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  1. P

    Thread [Q] (Q) Trouble here! Need help!

    SOLVED, thanks everybody First of all: Sorry for my bad english I'll start explaining: I made my SD Card to get an EXT2 partition with MiniTool Partition. After that, I had nothing in SD Card so I flashed a new rom. The problem is I forgot to wipe because I thought that it was already wiped...
  2. letsgophillyingeneral

    Thread [Q] Is there anyway to prevent ActiveSync from wiping your device?

    We just implemented Exchange 2010 at our company within the past year, and up until now, we weren't enforcing a security key for devices with Exchange accounts attached to them. Our systems team is currently implementing some security features including the required security key and a...
  3. T

    Thread [Q] Cant wipe data in CWM

    When I try to wipe data, the phone reboots itself into CWM and data is not wiped. This is causing problems when trying to switch ROMS. Thanks!
  4. Zkaar

    Thread [Q] CM10 to CM10.1, wiping needed?

    I have a Galaxy S (I9000B) and a Tab (P1000L), S has CM10 and Tab CM10.1. When I was upgrading my Tab from CM10 to CM10.1, I've forgot to wipe data/factory reset, and when it was done, I've noticed that my background was the same, and all the apps where there. Everything is working fine. And...
  5. Y

    Thread [Q] I want to sell my SGS2 how can I clean all the data

    I have already did the 3 wipe's but the application folders are still there.
  6. respider

    Thread [Q] Wipe Data versus Titanium Backup

    Heys guys, I'm having some FC, specially while pairing bluetooth and in gallery app. I've already tried Wiping Cache and Dalvik, wiping gallery data and cache, wiping media storage data and cache, no luck. My main question is... if I wipe data/factory reset and after that I restore my backups...
  7. sos_sifou

    Thread [Q] Is it safe to do a full reset ?? (Stock TGY ICS)

    Hello dear XDA members :) I am going to sell my Galaxy tab 7.7 P6800 gsm/3G with original TGY CSC updated via kies to 4.0.4 ZSLP7. The device is made in Vietnam. the question is, IS IT SAFE to do a FULL RESET FROM SETTINGS ? (I must give the new owner a fresh system) note that everything is...
  8. D

    Thread [Q] If i wipe my internal drive will i lose root?

    I am switching phones with someone on my sprint account, can i wipe the internal drive and still have root and everything else needed for the person to use the phone?
  9. D

    Thread [Q] Oh God :/ Please help. My phone turned to... NOTHINGNESS.

    Yeah hey, So I was running Trinity kernel and noticed a lot of random system freezes and so I reverted back to stock kernel through this thread I just made. I flashed the 4.1.1 stock kernel zip over the trinity kernel. My phone got stuck in Boot Screen (Didn't see a boot loop, just stuck...
  10. CiberwolF3000

    Thread [Q] /emmc problem!!!

    Guys, I think I'm in trouble... Don't know how big this may be (since it hanven't EVER happened for me before...) While full wipping my Wonder to flash CM9 Beta 2 and gapps, I was clicking EVERY wipe/format option in the CWM 5... including the format /emmc. Now, I can't read my SD...
  11. Волк

    Thread [Tool][AROMA] G2/DZ AIO wipe tool

    Introducing the new G2/DZ All in One tool! This is a "wipe" tool for the G2/DZ with the following features: Nullifier, Formatter, Cache and Dalvik "wiper", and Error-Checker Each tool, minus the Cache and Dalvik portion, is customizable, that is to say, you can select the partitions you want...
  12. chrisfu

    Thread [VULNERABILITY] Remote wipe via iframe USSD trigger

    UPDATE2: Lennyuk has confirmed that you shouldn't be affected by this so long as you're using the latest S3 rom. UPDATE: Here is a video of this vulnerability being performed at Ekoparty 2012 over the weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-0B04HPhs I'll keep this quick in order to make...
  13. garra1225

    Thread [Q] Why wont Google Play Store Restore my apps??

    i was just wondering if anyone knows why google play store doesnt restore any of my apps after i do a clean wipe and and flash a new rom. it used to start re-downloading them immediately on the first boot up after i signed in on my G2X when using a CM based ROM. and does any know of a free and...
  14. M

    Thread [Question] Flashing g1 solely on Wifi without Wiping Data.

    I have a problem with flashing my g1. I have been using the guide found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098899, on How to root, unroot, and flash G1, and everything in between (not exact name). It's a pretty well written out guide and have been able to do step 1...
  15. CousinMikeyP

    Thread [Q] Start Fresh !!!!!

    Edit... Thanks whildchld
  16. D

    Thread Flashing with TWRP?

    Is it compatible with all ROMS? And specifically ROMS that require DARKSIDE Cache Wipe, and Super Wipe; are they needed anymore with TWRP?
  17. R

    Thread How do I format my internal storage (Full Format)

    Hey Guys, Im selling my phone and did a factory reset and want to do a full wipe of my internal storage before selling my phone. I want to do a format where someone wont be able to download a file recovery app and look at all my photos, etc. Basically id like to find an app (and i dont care if...
  18. zoot1

    Thread [Tool][Aroma]:Mega Wipe:Super Wipe:Factory Reset:Simple Wipe::For Flashaholics

    I have been addicted to flashing new ROMs almost every other day on my DesireZ. On moving to SGS3, I started searching for a flashable zip that will do an extensive wiping for me without bothering me with wipe Data, wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik etc. I thought I will make one for myself. now that I...
  19. AndroidGX

    Thread [TOOL] Simple full wipe cache flashable zip.

    Hi guys, Didn't saw any simple full wiping cache script for the Galaxy S3, so I decided to make one and share it to the community. It might help and be useful in some case or if you are lazy like me at some hours :laugh: Feature : Wiping cache Wiping dalvik-cache ... and .. that's all ;)...
  20. hsrars-d

    Thread [CWM][ZIP] Defy Ultimate Wipe™

    I had problems with wiping stuff on recovery, and I created these ZIPs with scripts to wipe my defy. When I saw that others had problems wiping too, i thought that I could help by releasing these ZIPs. Note: These zips do not push any files to any partitions, they just contain scripts run in...
  21. S

    Thread [Q] What should be wiped when flashing new ROMs?

    I’m using ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0 (on an LG Optimus T). I’m experimenting with different ICS ROMs. From reading various posts on this wonderful forum, I’m fairly sure one should always wipe the cache and Dalvik Cache when moving to a newer release of a ROM or to a completely different...
  22. Loopy Frog

    Thread [Q] ClockworkModRecovery (Only wants to wipe data) [SOLVED - Read / Scroll Down]

    Ok, so i have a fresh new stock of 21e flashed onto my phone. Rooted with no errors, and I have Clockwork ROM Manager installed. If I use the app to boot into recovery my phone just automatically Wipes all data then loads back up as if a fresh install was done, so I thought I would check the...
  23. P

    Thread [Q] Will flashing rom/superwipe/deleting data remove Unlock access?

    Hi everyone! I have a question that I have been trying to get the answer to for a while now. Please, I ask for a logical explanation/someone with experience not based on opinion to answer this question. I have recently flashed a new rom on my phone(Tuesday Blu-Ray). I am traveling to europe and...
  24. R

    Thread Peculiar Problem when wiping data/factory reset

    I am unable to Factory Reset my Motorola Photon. Whenever, I try to reset it wipes data & settings upto May 12, 2012. It would not delete/wipe anything prior to that date. I have tried the following 1. Factory Reset method in the Settings-->Privacy 2. Android Recovery Method 3. Formatting...
  25. Z

    Thread [Q] full wipe / factory reset ...

    Can somone explain the difference between (full) wipe, factory reset, ... Is a wipe the same as format?
  26. B

    Thread [Q] Factory Reset Dumb question

    Ok here it is, treat me gently as I'm no expert. I have currently running ICS 4.03 LPD + CF-Root. I first flashed 2.3.6, then jumped to Lp8 and now LPd and never have wiped my phone. I have a lot of unused apps and was thinking in doing it. Question: Will I loose Root? or apps like CWM and...
  27. R

    Thread [Q] N7000XXLPY without wipe

    Hi, 1) Can I install N7000XXLPY on a Stock N7000LA4 without wiping or loosing my data? 2) Does N7000XXLPY support RTL languages like Hebrew? Thanks!
  28. S

    Thread [Q] Completely Wipe Razr

    I'm going to buy a second-hand Droid Razr. How I can completely wipe it? I want to remove everything, I want it just like out of the box without any mod or personal data. Thank you
  29. S

    Thread [Q] If i wipe /system in recovery?

    If i wipe /system, /data etc. in recovery, will i be able to boot into download mode?
  30. B

    Thread [Q] V6 Supercharger and a2sd dalvik cache

    I'm having darktremor's a2sd script and V6 Supercharger installed. Since the V6 Supercharger recommends to clean the dalvik cache once in a while, I am wondering how I should do it. My Dalvik Cache is on the SD-EXT so I'm not sure if I should: 1) Select Super Clean and Reboot from the V6...
  31. L

    Thread [Q] Upgrade to 4.0.4 without wiping userdata?

    I have downloaded the IMM76D Factory Image (yakju-imm76d-factory-c6e807a1.tgz) from Google Code official site and have flashed the bootloader and the radio. Now I notice that in flash-all.sh the fastboot command is followed by a '-w' option which according to the help means to wipe all user...
  32. D

    Thread [Q] BOOTLOOP even after wipe and full-sbf

    Hey Guys, i've got a strange bootloop problem with my defy plus ... the phone was on 2.3.4 and i've rooted, installed 2ndinit, cm7, etc ... yesterday i found the "Linux Installer" in the market and installed a debian on the defy just for fun (it's fun to see aptitude install packages on the...
  33. Bohnsta

    Thread [Q] Flashing Inbetween ROMS

    Hey there XDA X2 Community, you are lovely today! Aside from that I have another question for you Masters of the X2! I have gotten the flashing bug; I want to try all of these awesome ROMS at least once. I have only tried CM7.2 BETA(Current) and MIUI 4 BETA. In the few flashes I have done I have...
  34. P

    Thread [Q] Flashing firmware and wiping filesystem

    Hi, I have been flashing new firmwares quite a few times, using both Odin and CWM. I have a few questions regarding what actually happened to the filesystem when we flash the rom. Maybe some knowledgeable people here can help answer these: 1) When using Odin to flash the rom, I assume that when...
  35. enigmaamit

    Thread Battery Calibration is a Myth

    All over the forum, people are going nuts about battery stats, calibration "techniques", apps, scripts etc... to "improve" your battery life. What the hell is up with all this battery calibration mumbo-jumbo? I don't know who started this, but this calibration, battery stats wipe thing is just...
  36. S

    Thread [Q] Fresh ROM for Evo Shift 4G: Keeps Resetting

    I've installed Fresh ROM on my Evo Shift 4G. It worked for about a week, then the GPS stopped working (a known bug with this device and Gingerbread). I restarted the device as normal, and when it came back up all my downloaded apps and the Market were gone, and the device was in that strange...
  37. T

    Thread [Q] Can't make selections in recovery mode?

    Hey guys, while trying to flash CM7, I forgot to wipe all data and my phone gets stuck on the booting screen. So when I try to get into recovery mode, it doesn't go to ClockWorkMod's Recovery, but the default one. The problem is that the power button does not work, so I cannot make any...
  38. indiankid25

    Thread [q] newb question

    can someone please explain to me what a full ext-4 wipe is? and what do i have to do to acheive said wipe? i am currently running a rooted g2 with cm7.1
  39. B

    Thread [Q]Wipe all personal data on Android HD2 with broken LCD

    Hi All, My HTC HD2 fell, and the LCD screen doesn't work (it turns on, but only shows some vertical stripes). Someone wants to buy it and put a new LCD in. My question: "I've already removed the simcard and the sd card, but I would like to wipe all other personal data on the phone, how is that...
  40. 4

    Thread Selling my DHD with CM7.1 > Factory Reset?

    Hello awesome people, I will be selling my DHD (with CM7.1) to fund the next Android and have several questions: 1. Before I wipe, I will use the Titanium Backup (free) to backup all apps + contents plus SMS_Backup for the text messages. 2. I will be formatting the SD card before I put it...
  41. P

    Thread [Q] reset + format help...

    alright... Im having tons of issues with trying to install ROM's and such after i did GTG's unbrick... never had this many issues before. I just want to start from scratch! So im going to do a factory wipe in recovery, then load into stock, and wipe/partition my SDcard. Im going to pull the...
  42. M

    Thread [Q] Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure when trying to Wipe Data

    Hey folks, I've recently tried installing the latest version of the Siyah kernel (I had CL-Root before that). I installed the Kernel from the zip on my sdcard, after that I went to the main CWM menu and chose Wipe Data/Factory Reset on the menu, everything went smooth until the following...
  43. peadarog

    Thread [Q] Wipe and Restore and Titanium Backup

    I am currently backing up all of my apps with the wonderful Titanium Backup Pro. In the past, when changing from one ROM family to another, I had to wipe my device to ensure the new ROM would work properly. I am assuming that if I do that now, the wipe will clean out all of my app. backups...
  44. X

    Thread System Restore Shortcut... Help confirm

    Confirmed with Pics. I formatted my tablet just for all of you :) I have found a quick way to do a complete system wipe using anycut. If you go into activity, then scroll down and select settings. It is the third one (there are seven settings options). After placing the shortcut on the screen...
  45. G

    Thread [Q] HTCSense.com?

    What's the deal with HTCSense.com? It was announced as a huge distinguisher ansd selling point for HTC phones, but nowhere has it been mentioned with the Rezound. I can't seem to register the device on it either, though the site is still up and apparently fucntional. Anyone else have this issue...
  46. S

    Thread [Q] Wiping Battery Stats: USB port broken so...

    Hi all. So I'm running MikG 2.1+3.0 vs 2.59 and I have a question about wiping battery stats. My EVO's usb charging port has broken off the board, therefore I use an external charger and batteries. From what I've read about wiping battery stats, all directions are based on the fact that ones...
  47. F

    Thread [Q] About cache.

    Hi all, Somebody can tell me what are the results or issues when you wipe the different caches. Because on the tutorials, they speak about "wipe cache", "wipe all", "wipe dalvick" and finally when I upgrade or install a new rom to avoid problem, I wipe data, partition an dalvick to avoid...
  48. A

    Thread [Q] Phone shuts off before battery is depleated even after calibration

    OK so here is the deal. I did the battery calibration of charging to 100 and then wipe the battery stats and then fully deplete. The following day I wanted to drain it even further down so after the phone hit zero and shut down. I then plugged it into a usb just long enough to get into...
  49. AtokNiiro

    Thread [Q] Noob here, needs some serious help (nvm resolved)

    I was trying to install a mod for the TripNMIUI rom I had on my X10, but I think I somehow ended up completely wiping my phone instead. Now it wont get past the SONY ERICSSON logo screen, and I can't get into xRecovery. I have a backup, but I have no idea how to get xRecovery on the device so...
  50. patrickmaciel

    Thread [Q] How to restore Android? I Wipe all and Unnistall Snd-Init (not boot more)

    Hello While I tried update my Motorola Defy, android 2.3.4 for 2.3.5, did several tests and all failed at bootloader finally thought the problem would in Snd-Init then removed him. After nothing else worked. When I entered bootloader he was 'corrupted / with problems' then tried going on...