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Nexus 4 wipe data problem

I would like to ask that when I wipe data in recovery , what will actually be wipe, will my photo or music be wipe?
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If you wipe data in recovery mode, it'll wipe everything. Everything.

I mean in custom recovery, if it will wipe everything even the zip in sd card then how can we actually flash rom? Sorry for my silly question, cause my previous phone can use sdcard which don't got this problem....
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If you wipe data in recovery, it doesn't wipe your photos or music.
It only wipes your apps, system apps and their data. Also resets the phone.
Then only way you wipe your photos or music is if you go to;
mount and storage > format sdcard.
WHICH YOU DON'T WANT TO DO!
So if you want to flash a custom ROM;
In your recovery you;
Wipe data & Factory Reset
Go go Advance > wipe dalvik cache
Flash your ROM.
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Thanks, that's mean it's just the same way as defy, how about how about flash a kernel? Because as defy's boot loader are locked, we can't actually flash a really kernel, just the 2nd boot kernel
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ansontyl96 said:
Thanks, that's mean it's just the same way as defy, how about how about flash a kernel? Because as defy's boot loader are locked, we can't actually flash a really kernel, just the 2nd boot kernel
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Well if your bootloader is locked, look around the development thread for the nexus 4 utility 1.3.0
That unlocks, roots, install recovery and all sort of stuffs.
To flash a kernel to a stock or custom ROM;
Boot to recovery
Format Cache
Format dalvik cache
Flash
Reboot.
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Unlocking bootloader will wipe EVERYTHING on your phone.

what would i have to do if i wanted to wipe my sd card? stock clean??
i've taken up 2gb of data because i tried to make a system back up but i've done it like 3 time and i can't find the backup zips so i just want to clean the SD card back to the begining without messing up the system data since i'm not flashing anything new

I have the same doubt. What is the best way to format SD card?. I did it once and had to inject the ROM with computer using ADb. Any alternative?
Sparta507 said:
what would i have to do if i wanted to wipe my sd card? stock clean??
i've taken up 2gb of data because i tried to make a system back up but i've done it like 3 time and i can't find the backup zips so i just want to clean the SD card back to the begining without messing up the system data since i'm not flashing anything new
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[Q] Flashing New Rom

Hey, when I flash a new ROM, do I need to go back to the stock ROM? I'm on Jellyblast and want to go to Evo-x. thanks!
And wiping data and cache removes bloatwares, right?

pochic1996 said:
Hey, when I flash a new ROM, do I need to go back to the stock ROM? I'm on Jellyblast and want to go to Evo-x. thanks!
And wiping data and cache removes bloatwares, right?
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yes i suppose since there will be modified system files.
and wiping data/cache means formatting the /data and /cache partitions, removing bloatwares is different

Well you can try not to go back in stock. The important thing is you should flash the firmware where the rom is based from.
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CrazeXDA said:
Well you can try not to go back in stock. The important thing is you should flash the firmware where the rom is based from.
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yup , he is right and if you will try wipe all of it data, cache, dalvik cache and battery stats .. i have try that .. and it works ..

Changing my 'ROM'

I am currently using CM 10.1, But I would like to use the PAC-MAN rom, How would I Change my rom without losing my data (pictures, text messages, installed apps). A step by step instruction would be nice.

You have some recovery installed? BTW you can do that but when you change ROM all wipe is recommended.
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DL ROM and gapps place in a folder where you can access it ez with ur recovery.
1. Boot in recovery
2. Factory reset
3.wipe cache and dalvik cache
4. Flash ROM and then gapps
5.reboot recovery/system and then phone
Then DL boot loader for 4.3 and radio, reboot in recovery wipe only caches flash the 2 zip folders(radio, boot loader) and reboot
( BTW u won't loose ur personal files, only text messages and app will be gone)
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Re-installing stock Rom

Hello
I have tried a few Rom but have decided to return to stock. I used to wipe system / data / preload and chache and dalvik on my Note 1 before Re-installing any new Rom is this still the case on the Note 3 ?
I will install rom with odin so will lose recovery and root so will need to do this before I flash stock.
Thanks ingott
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ingott77 said:
Hello
I have tried a few Rom but have decided to return to stock. I used to wipe system / data / preload and chache and dalvik on my Note 1 before Re-installing any new Rom is this still the case on the Note 3 ?
I will install rom with odin so will lose recovery and root so will need to do this before I flash stock.
Thanks ingott
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Yeah you can do but no need when you flash stock it should wipe back to factory settings like the day you brought it

[I9505] Recover files

Hello Guys. I'm desperate as yesterday i did try full wipe on my brother galaxy s4 via stock recovery and I did wipe whole phone including photos and videos. I'm so surprise as this never happened on my old s2. Now I'm trying to recover some files but s4 blocking access to those files. Phone is rooted running 4.3 Any advice please? How to remove those blocking system ? Please Please

how you want to access files that you have deleted

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how you want to access files that you have deleted
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I believe there is option via for ex dr.fone software but unfortunatelly s4 blocking access. Wondering if I flash any non stock rom it will help

if they were stored on the internal and you formatted it, they are basically gone, as i don't think you can mount this in windows, you will only have limited access to certain files via the mtp interface.
if they were on your ext sd card, remove it and use a card reader to connect to your pc and try recovery software?

as have been deleted in stock Recovery I do not believe to be restored

Guys you both right. Still no luck on stock rom. Just wondering if I flash for ex SlimKat will I be able to mount internal storage? Thanks
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demo84 said:
Guys you both right. Still no luck on stock rom. Just wondering if I flash for ex SlimKat will I be able to mount internal storage? Thanks
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This is part of how to install SlimKat
Reboot to recovery.
In recovery make a full wipe as per these instructions:
In CWM perform wipe data / factory reset and in mounts and storage section format system.
In TWRP choose advanced in wipe section and wipe dalvik cache, cache, system and data.
Flash SlimKat rom zip.
Flash SlimKat gapps zip.
Reboot, setup and enjoy.
What's up
You will delete,format again,wipe again
before install
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