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Format Nexus 7 Storage

I'd like to do a proper format of the Nexus 7's internal storage to ensure everything is wiped and in hopes it will fix my read/write performance woes. Although I can do a factory reset it doesn't wipe the internal "sdcard" storage. I can't format the drive from Windows either since it's MTP. Is there perhaps some way to do this via ADB or something?
Thanks!

You can install the factory image. This will return it to the factory fresh state (except it won't lock your bootloader if you've unlocked it).

Thanks for the suggestion, but that won't wipe the user storage will it? I want to do an actual format of the storage device to try to fix my read/write issues.
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It'll wipe everything.

AZImmortal said:
You can install the factory image. This will return it to the factory fresh state (except it won't lock your bootloader if you've unlocked it).
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How do you install the factory image?

Its funny you should ask this since I also asked the same last night. Check it out below. I used cwm to format the storage.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950622
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Fastboot erase userdata
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Book into your recovery and do so from there.

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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I have a SGS3 and a Nexus 7 (012). if I want to flash a rom or anything in SGS3 I go to CWM and do a full wipe. Previous to this I download all I want to flash on Extrenar Sd card. so what ever I wipe on CWM or Teamwin I am sure I have the rom to flash.
But N7 does not have a External Sd card. so where should I put the rom I want to flash before I do a full wipe.
I have found myself doing a full wipe on teamwin and therefore cleaning the rom I wanted to install. leaving my self with nothing to flash. and a brick, than I headed to WUGfresh, but thats not the point.
so what is the proper way to flash N7 or any device that does not have a External Sd card?
thanks

Do a factory reset. It wipes /data while excluding /data/media. You don't need to wipe anything else.
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korockinout13 said:
Do a factory reset. It wipes /data while excluding /data/media. You don't need to wipe anything else.
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thank you for info.

True Full Wipe?

So I been installing Rom's lately on my rooted lg g2 D801. I was wondering if there is a way to do a full wipe that clears the storage side as well or would that brick my phone?

Well what custom recovery are you using. For example im using twrp and under wipe you click advanced and check all options including internal storage. Why do you want to do that? Youd then have to push your rom and files via adb in fastboot mode. I wouldnt do that ,but its been done.
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SysAdmNj said:
Well what custom recovery are you using. For example im using twrp and under wipe you click advanced and check all options including internal storage. Why do you want to do that? Youd then have to push your rom and files via adb in fastboot mode. I wouldnt do that ,but its been done.
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its been slowly taking up all my space and I'm at 4gigs left now.. I deleted a bunch of media files and still can't get back to at least 10gig free. I have recovery CWM v6.0.4.5

SysAdmNj said:
Well what custom recovery are you using. For example im using twrp and under wipe you click advanced and check all options including internal storage. Why do you want to do that? Youd then have to push your rom and files via adb in fastboot mode. I wouldnt do that ,but its been done.
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You might have old roms you downloaded before installing you could delete. You could also have nandroid backups taking your space you could delete. Try installing nandroid manager from app store and see if it finds backups taking up space and delete them
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What I do for a full wipe (with TWRP Recovery) is wipe system, data, dalvik, and cache - Flash my rom and gapps - and then wipe internal storage

chris61292 said:
What I do for a full wipe (with TWRP Recovery) is wipe system, data, dalvik, and cache - Flash my rom and gapps - and then wipe internal storage
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Smart lol. I need my internal storage so I dont even think about that.

chris61292 said:
What I do for a full wipe (with TWRP Recovery) is wipe system, data, dalvik, and cache - Flash my rom and gapps - and then wipe internal storage
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Smart lol. I need my internal storage so I dont even think about that.
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ghostman256 said:
So I been installing Rom's lately on my rooted lg g2 D801. I was wondering if there is a way to do a full wipe that clears the storage side as well or would that brick my phone?
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Best way is to every now and then use USB otg. Move a backup to it or when you are about to fresh install a ROM put everything on USB otg and then wipe everything including internal. Then install ROM and gapps or whatever and you will have a super fresh internal storage. All folders and misc. Stuff left behind from multiple flashes will be formatted and you will have only what you need
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