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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: Wipes?

When I want to install a new ROM I usually do system wipe, factory reset, dalvik cache and cache..
I've noticed that there are others 3 options which one of them gave me a brick.
Format Data (gave me a semi brick since I could only access recovery mode but the rom to install had been wiped and couldnt transfer files to my nexus 7 through adb push)
External Storage wipe (since the nexus 7 hasn't got an sd card this option is dangerous?)
Internal Storage (even more dangerous?)
When I flash some folders are still there after doing the process described in the first line of this thread..
I would like to know if I can safely include the External Storage wipe or Internal storage wipe, and IF I do one of these 2 will I loose the .zip I have in my nexus 7 ready to flash?
Should I include one of these 2 options before flashing a new rom? (Since Format Data I know it wipes everything and only lets you access recovery, and you can't install anything since your .zip has been wiped aswell)
Thank you

Your already doing it right. The N7 only has internal storage. No need for anything else. I do have a superwipe flashable zip that erases everything except storage and repartitions the device. Not needed in almost any case except for bug fixes/tests.
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All of these wipes are unnecessary. A factory reset is the only one needed, and it covers /data and /cache. Plus most installations will wipe the dalvik for you.
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TWRP Question

There is option in the wipe section that says clear data, if I did clear the data, will I lose just only lost my internal storage data (games,apps,moives, etc) or I'll lost everything( The entire ROM)?

If you format data, you'll loose everything. It will wipe data/media which stores everything you've put on the device. This includes sd card because it is actually stored in data/media. Normally, Factory Reset is used when you want to change roms which have a different base. I recently formated data on my GNex because it had become corrupted & I want to start with an "out of the box" experience. Wipe Data, & it will wipe everything! If you do need to use that function, put a rom, gapps, & all other data you want to keep on a storage device & mount it within twrp to flash those items.
Suggest you go to Team Win's website & study the functions.
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djd338 said:
If you format data, you'll loose everything. It will wipe data/media which stores everything you've put on the device. This includes sd card because it is actually stored in data/media. Normally, Factory Reset is used when you want to change roms which have a different base. I recently formated data on my GNex because it had become corrupted & I want to start with an "out of the box" experience. Wipe Data, & it will wipe everything! If you do need to use that function, put a rom, gapps, & all other data you want to keep on a storage device & mount it within twrp to flash those items.
Suggest you go to Team Win's website & study the functions.
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Can I wipe system on my nexus 10? Cuase I heard that wiping system can damage the device?

AnchorChin said:
Can I wipe system on my nexus 10? Cuase I heard that wiping system can damage the device?
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When attempting to wipe the system, always carry safety glasses. My ex-girlfriend tried this once and the device blew up in her face... I eventually had to get rid of the poor thing....

djd338 said:
If you format data, you'll loose everything...
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What's the difference between format data, and wiping internal storage?

When they say wipe data, I have always done factory reset. It keeps your sdcard intact. To do a full wipe, I have run through the top row of wipes in the wipe option: cache, dalvik, factory reset, system. If I'm wrong here, please let me know.
Format data will completely wipe your data off the N10. For example, if you download a rom to flash then go and format data, that rom will not be there to flash
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AW: TWRP Question
Hey, is there any way I can update OTA with the TWRP? I can not get it to work. Always boots into the recovery and then does not commence with the updating process.
Thank you
Cheers :beer:
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IRKONIK said:
Hey, is there any way I can update OTA with the TWRP? I can not get it to work. Always boots into the recovery and then does not commence with the updating process.
Thank you
Cheers :beer:
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Yes, using sideload within TWRP combined with adb sideload as originally listed by tcrews here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144385&page=3
This is how I applied the OTA and it worked flawlessly. My system was Stock 4.2.1, Rooted, Unlocked, TWRP.
I sideloaded the OTA like this:
1. make sure you have the latest SDK drivers for android installed on your computer.
2. download the OTA to your computer (I renamed it to JDQ39.zip to make typing easier)
3. install and run OTA RootKeeper on your tablet to protect your rooting.
4. connect to your computer, boot to TWRP recovery, select Advanced, Sideload, swipe to begin
5. on the computer enter "adb devices" to make sure you can see the nexus.
6. on the computer enter "adb sideload JDQ39.zip"
7. after all is done and the nexus reboots, restore Root with RootKeeper, and TWRP with GooManager.
8. verify all is well, then make a new Nandroid backup of your 4.2.2 system.
Good luck

AnchorChin said:
Can I wipe system on my nexus 10? Cuase I heard that wiping system can damage the device?
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Most custom ROMs format it before installing (/system holds well, system files) for a clean working folder. No damage.
espionage724 said:
What's the difference between format data, and wiping internal storage?
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Format data formats what would be user installed apps, saved settings; Wipe internal storage formats /data/media, which is another path for /sdcard, /storage/sdcard0 and so on.
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Kata i1 CWM Recovery & Custom ROM
Hi... is there anyone here knows to port CWM on Kata i1?

[Q] Dumb Question: Where should I place the ROM + Gapps before flashing?

In my previous phone (which had an SD card) I placed both, the ROM and Gapps in the SD before wiping data. But in the nexus, if I wipe data, won't I lose the ROM and Gapps zip no matter where I place it in the internal memory?
Well, it obviously won't but just to make sure, where do I put it? Anywhere? I don't wanna wipe data only to realise it wiped everything and I can't go back to stock or something

sixaxis94 said:
In my previous phone (which had an SD card) I placed both, the ROM and Gapps in the SD before wiping data. But in the nexus, if I wipe data, won't I lose the ROM and Gapps zip no matter where I place it in the internal memory?
Well, it obviously won't but just to make sure, where do I put it? Anywhere? I don't wanna wipe data only to realise it wiped everything and I can't go back to stock or something
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Firstly, what recovery are you using? Wipe Data in CWM and Wipe Data in TWRP do different things :/
Connor Baker

I'm used to CWM but the MSkip's toolkit recommended TWRP so I installed that.
They do different things??

sixaxis94 said:
I'm used to CWM but the MSkip's toolkit recommended TWRP so I installed that.
They do different things??
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It doesn't matter what recover you have. They have the same functionality. TWRP is widely used by many users.
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scream4cheese said:
It doesn't matter what recover you have. They have the same functionality. TWRP is widely used by many users.
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Okay.. But where do I put the two files?

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It doesn't matter what recover you have. They have the same functionality. TWRP is widely used by many users.
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sixaxis94 said:
Okay.. But where do I put the two files?
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Same funtionality, but wiping data do completely different things. On CWM, wiping data means factory reset without touching the sdcard. In TWRP, wiping data means... well, see the screenshot. It's a complete factory reset, and also wipes the sdcard (so files, ROM zips and the such are all gone).
You can put the two files on your sdcard. Just put them someplace you can find them. I usually leave my zips on the root of my sdcard.
Connor Baker

Connor Baker said:
Same funtionality, but wiping data do completely different things. On CWM, wiping data means factory reset without touching the sdcard. In TWRP, wiping data means... well, see the screenshot. It's a complete factory reset, and also wipes the sdcard (so files, ROM zips and the such are all gone).
You can put the two files on your sdcard. Just put them someplace you can find them. I usually leave my zips on the root of my sdcard.
Connor Baker
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Just for the sake of clarity, when you say SD card you mean internal memory obviously right?
So how do I wipe data in twrp?

sixaxis94 said:
Just for the sake of clarity, when you say SD card you mean internal memory obviously right?
So how do I wipe data in twrp?
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Get ready for more pictures
So to wipe, go to wipe (1st photo), then do factory reset (2nd photo), and I usually do the advanced wipe after the factory reset (2nd-3rd photo). An example of what I do for my phone's roms is the 4th photo. I have the folder with the things I want to flash, and I have a backup ROM. The backup rom is incase I do a full wipe (factory reset, and wipe /system), and the zip file is bad and cannot install. So be careful, and make sure you have a good zip file before you wipe system. Once system is wiped, the Android OS is basically gone, so you can't boot into it and copy over a working ROM.
Best of luck,
Connor Baker

Connor Baker said:
Get ready for more pictures
So to wipe, go to wipe (1st photo), then do factory reset (2nd photo), and I usually do the advanced wipe after the factory reset (2nd-3rd photo). An example of what I do for my phone's roms is the 4th photo. I have the folder with the things I want to flash, and I have a backup ROM. The backup rom is incase I do a full wipe (factory reset, and wipe /system), and the zip file is bad and cannot install. So be careful, and make sure you have a good zip file before you wipe system. Once system is wiped, the Android OS is basically gone, so you can't boot into it and copy over a working ROM.
Best of luck,
Connor Baker
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Sweet! Thanks for clearing that out.. Appreciate it

[Q] Flashing CM from touchwiz?

When flashing CM 10.2 nighlty from stock TouchWiz, in Clockworkmod Recovery, is it necessary to format /system and format /data before doing so? Also would I lose all nandroid backups that I save internally by doing this?

I think you should read the OP of the ROM before you do anything. It will have the info you need.
You will not lose any data on any SD. It's always recommended to back that up though.
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SimpIe said:
When flashing CM 10.2 nighlty from stock TouchWiz, in Clockworkmod Recovery, is it necessary to format /system and format /data before doing so? Also would I lose all nandroid backups that I save internally by doing this?
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it's my opinion that every user should have a micro sd card. i dont understand why anyone wouldnt pay $10 to have their nandroids, rom, kernel, etc stored safely on a separate piece of media. again, my opinion.
you are wanting to change android versions here in addition to changing ROMs. when you change ROMs, you can just wipe data/factory reset and wipe both caches. when you transition from one version to another, in this case from 4.2.2 to 4.3, you need to format /system and i highly recommend to format /data. this will alleviate headaches down the road and give your device a great, clean point to start from. if you're going to commit to placing a new OS on your device, commit to doing it the best way possible. having a micro sd card will keep all your files safe during these full wipes.
cheers

SimpIe said:
When flashing CM 10.2 nighlty from stock TouchWiz, in Clockworkmod Recovery, is it necessary to format /system and format /data before doing so? Also would I lose all nandroid backups that I save internally by doing this?
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You should always wipe data/factory reset and format /system when flashing a new ROM.
You will not lose nandroid backups or anything else stored on internal storage. Those things are not stored on /data or /system.
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