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Im flashing calks format all zip before flashing my rom. My question is do i have to wipe davlick cache and other caches as well or is flashing calks format all zip good enough????
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stevo760 said:
Im flashing calks format all zip before flashing my rom. My question is do i have to wipe davlick cache and other caches as well or is flashing calks format all zip good enough????
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You should still wipe everything else as well.
aimbdd said:
You should still wipe everything else as well.
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No you don't
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Because calk's script actually formats the partitions, there is no need to wipe everything.
It's my understanding that dalvik cache is usually stored on /data, so if the data partition is formatted, I see little reason to wipe it again. Same thing with the cache. The script formats /cache too.
Partial contents of format all script.
Code:
format BOOT:
format CACHE:
format DATA:
format SYSTEM:
aimbdd said:
You should still wipe everything else as well.
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Why do people say things when they really don't know what they're talking about? It's not helpful.
the zip was made to compliment... not to be the only source.
Thanks guys you are all more than helpfull
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stevo760 said:
Thanks guys you are all more than helpfull
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Really???!
I wipe dalvik cache after using format-all.zip, and to me it seems there was still some stuff left behind. The first time I wipe takes longer than the second time.
bigmoogle said:
I wipe dalvik cache after using format-all.zip, and to me it seems there was still some stuff left behind. The first time I wipe takes longer than the second time.
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How are you determining there's anything still left in the dalvik cache folder?
If you understand where dalvik cache folder is actually stored, it makes perfect sense.
Normally, dalvik cache is physically stored under /data partition. I say normally, because there are ways of relocating it to the internal /cache folder, or even to the ext partition on the sd card. Chances are you're not set up that way based on your comments.
Formatting /data clears everything out from that partition. Given that dalvik cache resides in that partition, it too is erased. This is the reason why it wipes so quickly if you've already done the factory wipe (top most option in RA recovery) compared to just wiping the dalvik cache. Further, there is little reason to even wipe the /cache partition it is automatically wiped during the restore process.
Don't get me wrong... because I have always admired Calk's work... but I really don't see a need for the format all except in desperate last resort situations. Amon recovery should be able to take care of everything you need.
They both do the same thing. One just requires fewer clicks Although, since data gets restored anyways during the restore process, and I believe cache also gets formatted, is there really any reason to even bother wiping when doing a restore. Wiping certain areas (dalvik cache for example) does have merit when changing kernels.
Do they actually delete any physical data?
Whats the differences between the two really?
Please advice
with friendly greet
The cache partition stores temp data and downloads from the market and htc hub. And the dalvik cache is created by the dalvik vm, its used so android can run apps with optimal bytecode. If you wipe the dalvik cache, the dalvik vm will rebuild it on boot
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grrr ... first time i dont do a full backup before updating and im stuck on the boot animation .... not rebooting, just the animation going on and on and on ... waited 20 mins before taking the battery out. tried several times and managed to get into android but then SPB hung on a blank screen and i couldnt do anything !
battery out again and tried reflashing (again) - this time wiping the cache first ... 10 mins and still boot animation
anyone got any thoughts before i give up and revert to a month old backup ?
ignore - wrong thread ... ADMIN remove ?
Hello!
Can you please tell me how to wipe cache partition and cache dalvik?
Thanks in advance
to wipe cache partition its in the recovery menu and to wipe dalvik its under "advanced" menu of the recovery menu
Hi DanteGR
DanteGR said:
Hello!
Can you please tell me how to wipe cache partition and cache dalvik?
Thanks in advance
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As Xepht says you need to Boot in to recovery.
Take Care
TheQuest
Thank you very much for your answers
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Hi,
could anyone please tell me the best way to remove all Google Apps? Wipe data/factory reset, clear cache and dalvik cache and format system partition? Or is it also possible with Titanium Backup? Thanks
Coogan said:
Hi,
could anyone please tell me the best way to remove all Google Apps? Wipe data/factory reset, clear cache and dalvik cache and format system partition? Or is it also possible with Titanium Backup? Thanks
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Wipe data/factory reset and format /system is only way. Of course that wipes everything else too. You could backup data and apps and restore them later to get most back. But do not restore system apps or gapps will come back.
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So, if I wipe cache in TWRP, the app cache as reported by the system remains. Just tonight I was able to wipe over 2GB of app cache within the system, something I thought I would have rid myself with the wipe cache function within recovery.
floepie said:
So, if I wipe cache in TWRP, the app cache as reported by the system remains. Just tonight I was able to wipe over 2GB of app cache within the system, something I thought I would have rid myself with the wipe cache function within recovery.
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That is because you're wiping the device's /cache partition, while app-specific cache is stored on the /data partition. So, It needs manual cleaning from within the app settings.
I see dalvik / art cache and system, data
which one do I chose to clear system cache, without bricking my system?
You have only one option - dalvik.
Cache is old days from, it doesn't exist anymore on pies. If you try to wipe you'll get an error in TWRP.
System and data are speaking for themselves. Wipe system - brick phone, wipe data - loss of apps and personal stuff