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[T-Mobile LG G2x] a1yet:
NOTE:

DO NOT FOLLOW ANYTHING i have posted below

AS the steps I took maybe out of order

I'll Update these steps with advice people gave soon

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ORIGINAL POST BELOW

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This is to help all people on how to do a "Full Wipe." Before you engage in, installing a ROM, kernel, MOD, returning your Phone to TM, or any other reason

you need a full wipe for!

Reason for this post is. I personally did not know how to do a Proper "Full Wipe." Hence I thought this was needed to help others! This is the step I took,

if there is a different, or easier way, or if i missed a step, please, make a post here so I can update this and learn something :-)

Please Note the steps you do, CAN NOT BE UNDONE! also I'm am NOT responsible nor is XDA responsible, if your Phone breaks, bricks, or misbehaves for following,

not following, or Doing anything you see (or read) here!

NOTE as ALWAYS it is best to do a Backup!

NOTES on abbreviations i use here

PB --> Power Button

SDB --> Sound down button

NOTE these steps assume you have ClockworkMod and have installed it VIA "One-Click ClockworkMod Recovery NvFlasher for Windows"

found here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056847

failure to use this MOD may result in undesirable results. But I'm not sure. So use your own judgment!

The steps I took for doing a proper Full Wipe

1) press and hold PB + SDB until you see the Yellow (Orange ?) "Android" then release these buttons.

1a) you may have to unplug your USB cable if pressing and holding the PB + SDB, results in you only getting the green battery Icon.

2) SDB till "Advanced" is highlighted, then press the PB

3) SDB till "Wipe Delvik Cash" is selected, then press the PB

4) SDB to "Yes - wipe Delvik cash", then press the PB

Now follow steps 1 to 4 except doing it for

"Wipe Battery stats" and "Fix Permissions"

Now using SDB select "Go Back" and then press the PB

1) SDB till "Wipe cash partition" is selected, then press the PB

2) SDB to "Yes - Wipe cache", then press the PB

3) SDB till "Wipe data/factory reset" is selected, then press the PB

4) SDB to "Yes - delete all user data" then press the PB

Now I don't know, if this last step is needed or not. so maybe someone can tell me, to help me do it right and complete this guide properly.

last step) I Think you have to reboot into the OS at least once ? all the way to the initial log-in/setup screen ?

Now reboot going back into ClockworkMod and do what you did a "Full Wipe" for, IE: installing a ROM

then your done :-)

Peace :-)

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[T-Mobile LG G2x] a1yet:
yes a reply to my own post :-)

going through the options of ClockworkMod i noticed the option

"Mounts and storage"

under this option is

format

/cache

/data

/sdcard

/system

when doing a full and proper wipe do you need to do these things ?

If "Yes" do you, do them before or after the above guide ?

if "No" when do you use format on the above options ?

thanks!

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[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
I usually stick to "wipe data/factory reset" then "wipe /system" then flash.

And once you've wiped, you've wiped. No need to boot the phone and head back to recovery. Just do whatever you need to do while you're still in recovery.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tenbeau:
I was told in the Vibrant section to do the following when you are flashing a rom:

Go into CWM recovery

select wipe data/factory restore

select Install zip from sd card

select choice zip from sd card

Select zip to be installed

select yes to install zip selected

After flash is completed

wipe cache

Select yes to wipe cache

Use power button to cursor down to Advanced

In advanced select wipe davlik cache

Select yes to wipe davlik cache

Use power button to cursor down to Fix permissions

Select yes to Fix permissions

Select Go back

Select Reboot system now

Let it sit for at least 10 minutes(do nothing)

Reboot and then sign in with Google

Enjoy:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aquariumdrinker:
These steps may be required in some cases. I developed persistent problems getting Titanium Backup to run properly (either FC or complete failure to load any app data from backup or from the system) on any non-CM7 ROM. I performed these steps after backing up my external card and before re-installing a non-CM7 ROM, after which my persistent TiBu problem went away. I'm not sure what part of the "nuclear wipe" process did the trick (or whether some independent factor was at work). But if I develop persistent cross-ROM problems in the future, I will be re-doing the "wipe and format everything" process.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TGA_Gunnman:
Thanks a1yet for posting this. Don't let the negatives affect you. There are always those who want to bring you down out there. (They try to do it to me all of the time and I just ignore it). If you helped one person (which looking through your thread you have) you have done a service.

Alot of people like to judge and bash with out themselves every really contributing.

XDA Needs more people like yourself who are willing to help others.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nate420:
oh sh*t you got meatloaf to back you!

(just kidding TGA)

i wasnt trying to be a "fracker" i was just stating it doesnt need to be in dev section.. then you get all butt hurt and im trying to quit smoking cigs so im ready to troll... sorry A1... didnt try to offend you... or make my self look like a ass

but then again its just a web site =)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TGA_Gunnman:
I wasn't speaking about anyone in particular as know it alls, I edited my post and reworded it. Wasn't meaning you at all just giving the young padawan some advise.

I just quit smoking too. 3rd week off 1st week off patches. I'm a freaking bear sometimes I know it. All I want right now is a shot of Whiskey and a smoke!!!

lol Naughty Nate! Have you seen Half Baked? lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tenbeau:
I believe that this is a very helpful post for many. Just to state again I have been told that it the order in which you wipe does matter. I have been told(and this is what I do each and everytime) to wipe data/factory reset than flash rom than while still in recovery before rebooting wipe cache and then wipe davlik cache and than fix permissions. After rebooting let it sit at opening screen for at least 10-15 minutes and than reboot. It seems to work well that way.:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TGA_Gunnman:
Can't I just take an Electro-Magnet put it to my phone and turn it on?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aquariumdrinker:
I have tried this on TGA's advice, and can confirm that it performs and effective wipe. TGA, please PM me with instructions on what to do next.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KiNG OMaR:
I thought it was a useful guide... For the noobs out there. Didn't do me any good, but I'm sure it would have made a difference for those just starting out with android.

Anyways, I didn't feel obligated to post before, but now I feel like it's kinda necessary because this is getting funnay :p

To the OP, ignore the trolls. They didn't know what to do at first either. I'm sure there's people who appreciate what you've done here, including me. Your effort is seen, your effort is noted, ignore the trolls and don't get caught up in this nonsense :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gaww:
Full wipe - two options

It is usually unclear what may are reaaly advising when they say "full wipe". In any case, here are two options:

1. Good most of the time. Done with only Recovery. If you dn't have recovery, you can't flash - so no need for a wipe:

Wipe cache and dalvek

Format /system

This works for me 95% of the time. I even went from froyo to 2.3 without any issues. You can do a factory reset and wipe all data, but I find it is so much easier to leave data intact. Note - a factory reset does not clear the /system, and this is where a lot of the post=flashing issues come from.

If you are stuck with some problems, like WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. on a ROM that others are having no issues with, then you may need a realyl full Wipe:

This assumes you have SDK tools installed and driveer also:

Connect to computer (with USB Debug on).

Go to SDK tools and enter fastboot device. If you are connected OK, this will confirm it,

Then type - fastboot erase /system -w and hit return

If this is successful, then disconnect and get into Recovery.

Do a factory reset (this will re-establish some partition that the above deleted).

You now have a really clean device (you could also format /boot - but do not think it is necessary). Now do a clean install of the ROM (and Gapps if ROM does not include them) and boot it up.

Make sure all is working OK before you go to the trouble of restoring all your apps and data. I usually first check network connections, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Note - have not had to do this in a while - but think the fastbook command is correct. you could first type fastboot only, and it would generate a list of commands. i do this first to check the syntax before i enter the actual command.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
This is very useful. That is evident by the fact that there are so many replies of people showing different steps they take. So there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus what are the necessary steps for a "full wipe".

Don't list to those who say this is useless and shouldn't be in dev section. It's as useful in development as all the other treads in development that explain things such as how to install nvflash or how to flash CWMR. I say it belongs in development as a "guide" or "howto".

Many people forget what it was like when they started out with their first Android phone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bdkinney:
I know it's frustrating when you see a need, put in the effort to try and fill that need, and someone comes along and pisses on your leg. But that's life...gotta man up. :)

The people who don't need the information will see it as useless. The people who do will, in most cases, not voice their appreciation. It is what it is. If you provide a service for the appreciation you will most likely be disappointed. But if you do it knowing what you are doing is furthering progress...well, that's its own reward...and probably the only one you'll get.

Ok, enough preaching...and thank you. I got something from this thread and I appreciate your effort. Please, don't stop contributing just because you feel unappreciated...welcome to the world. And , man up. :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] schmit:
Dear a1yet

You make a very valid point that whenever someone has an issue, someone always says - Did you do a full wipe first? I have been watching these forums and this is a very common theme.. and people should be informed. I was one who did not know this until recently, again, by reading these responses.. and then your guide.

With that said, don't let their responses of which forum it should be in distract you from your goal. Your goal is to get it into the dev section, and I agree it should be in there.. But why not roll with this and make an all encompassing guide on how to do a nandroid backup, backup your apps, do the full wipe, push the new rom, how to remove the rom, get a nandorid backup restored, etc.

Then, once the guide is done.. Submit it. Look at TGA_gunnman's guides and maybe see if they can be a resource? There are many helpful people that will go over it with ya and tweak it with ya. Then, submit the entire guide as a post. You can first link to the how to root guide, then how to do NVflash guide, etc..etc. It will cover many different areas.

Lastly, if such a guide is rejected and they allow others.. then ya.. the mods are just being jerks. But.. even if so, you can ask TGA to update the other guides and link to your post in general.

You see.. there are ways to work this in. There is always a solution.. but we focus so much on a roadblock that we just give up. Bust through...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tenbeau:
What I do not understand is why my previous post referencing what I took to be sarcasm in the above quote was just deleted. There were two post after it that also are missing. I come back to this thread and it is just gone. Anyone know why???? Did the moderator just decide to delete them? Have never had any replies just deleted before, there was no profanity only questioning about sarcasm. Are there sacred cows we cannot question? I have donated to TGA and am very grateful for all the one click roots and nvflash etc. I am able to do things i could not do without these apps. My only question is once again why was my comment deleted when others which were much more inflammatory are still posted.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
The only Android phones I've owned are the G1 and the G2x. With the G1, the factory reset only wiped the /data partition, so people figured out that wiping /data was not enough as you still held the old /cache and /dalvik-cache from the old ROM, so wiping all three was coined a "full wipe." I'm not an expert at the interweb or anything so if I'm wrong, be nice.

Anyway, it appears that in the G2x recovery, the factory reset wipes both /data and /cache. And Dalvik cache is actually located in the /data partition, so using this ONE command in CWM "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" should take care of all of your "full wiping" needs.

I just like wiping /system because it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. And it's not puberty. That was like... 12 years ago.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bdkinney:
+1

Very well said.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
Agreed. Since the G2X has no need for "Apps to EXT", a simple "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" should take care of all aspects of /data and /cache.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Dolphinwigs:
anyone else ever get a weird "unknown" error when trying to wipe dalvik cache by itself on the g2x? just from the advanced settings in cwm. also on the g2x what do i need to avoid doing to prevent my md5 sums from getting messed up when trying to restore backup? seem like randomly some backup work and some don't even know they all were backed up in CWM and attempted restore from there as well. also cwm is flashed through nvflash on my g2x. just curious what causes these problems so i can avoid them in the future? thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
When you select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" in the G2x recovery, it probably tries to erase /data/dalvik-cache and /sd-ext/dalvik-cache. Since your phone does not have an /sd-ext partition, and probably never will, that's why you're getting the error.

And it sounds like your backups are just getting corrupt somehow. Is it a reliable SD card? Which version of CWM are you using? The test2 version is supposedly more stable and that's the one I've used. Haven't had an md5 mismatch yet.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
That is precisely what is happening.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nate420:
Yes sir I own the movie hahah
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dv8ed:
Please elaborate no need for "Apps to EXT " because it has a bigger internal sdcard or because Froyo & Gingerbread supports move to SD?

I've been going into Applications and moving anything I can to SD card but I can't find it on my external SD card. I'm assuming move to SD means internal SD.

Is it possible to move to external SD? Pros/cons?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
The only reason Apps2EXT existed was because of the laughable size of the /data partition in some phones. The G2x has something like 1.6GB of /data. I wouldn't move any apps if I were you. T-Mobile learned from their mistakes and gave us plenty of space for apps, making the "move to SD" useless.

Again, I could be wrong but the only reason I know of for moving apps to SD whether in a FAT32 or EXT* partition is to install more apps than the phone was originally capable of holding.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dv8ed:
Internal Phone Storage (so apps are installed here?)

1.27GB Free

Phone Memory (pics & videos are here?)

Total Space 5.44GB

Available Space 5.05GB

So the purpose of having an external SD card is if an app supports reading off it? for example a music app that would read your music library off your ext sd card?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
Yes, yes, and yes. ;)

Now... if you're going to be running CM7, stuff is going to get weird. CM7 causes your external SD card to be the default location for anything the phone wants to save, whether it's pictures, app data, etc. I don't like that, and that's why I've steered clear of CM7 so far. But I don't think it's a bug, I think it's like that by design, which I totally don't understand.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] juang1985:
Do you guys know where i can find original factory rom for my g2x???

I need to restore my phone back to factory settings, i tried this method, but since i delete the bloatware off my phone his method doesnt bring the bleatware back.

so i need the full original g2x rom.

thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gaww:
I find I do not normally have to wipe data - factory resent unless the flash-over ROM (nightlies, etc.) has gotten too buggy, and full wipe (fastboot system erase) is needed.

Otherwise, cache and dalvik and format/system does it. Then you don't have to reload and rebuild all your apps. Nightlies only take a couple of minutes that way.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bdkinney:
Dude way off topic, and did you even look in the DEV section? I think not.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] juang1985:
Sorry, I'm a noob.

Hey I need some help see if anyone can help me bu giving me the stock wify calling app for g2x... I deleted mine jn an accident.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] toperz:
so is there guide how to fully wipe phone. meaning everything whats left from previous apps like old folders and files
[Vibrant General] QEEZ:
let miui for Vibrant be better.http://www.miui.com/thread-92179-1-1.html
[Vibrant General] PDY05:
love to but I can't read any of it lol
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
Galaxy S II Lockscreen Ported to I9000 - V1

I have finally ported the simple yet beautiful Galaxy S II Lockscreen to Galaxy S. This MOD is for the Gingerbread 2.3.3 Deodexed ROM.

Features:

1. Original Lockscreen ported from Galaxy S II ROM.

2. Original Lockscreen Clock widget with proper digits

3. Notification Sliding Tabs for Messages and Calls

4. Fully working Media Player Widget with Rewind, Forward, Pause, Play and FF

5. Album art support for Media Player Widget

6. Lockscreen Wallpaper Supported!! Default Wallpaper set to Galaxy S II

7. Lockscreen Wallpaper can be applied to Password Lock, Pin Lock and Pattern Lock.

8. On moving the Lockscreen, the background window could be seen. It is just like how the Lockscreen works in Galaxy S II.

9. Includes Overscroll Glow-Default Color, CRT off Animation and Extended Power menu!:D

Download:

Deodexed XXJVP - Updated 6/13/2011

http://www.multiupload.com/GFXS9ZW4TI

(Tested with Ramad Stock Deodexed ROM)

Deodexed JPJV6 - Updated 6/08/2011

http://www.multiupload.com/2C3P1JKEW0

(Tested with Ramad Stock Deodexed ROM)

Deodexed DDJV6 - Updated 6/02/2011

http://www.multiupload.com/IWAJFVHOXX

(Tested with Ramad Stock Deodexed ROM)

Deodexed XWJVH - Updated 5/12/2011

http://www.multiupload.com/1BAXLMNR5E

(Tested with Ramad Stock Deodexed ROM)

Source code will be released soon. My computer is messed up currently with a lot of decoded files here and there. I will post it in few days when I find time.

Screenshots:

You may use this MOD however you like, but please give a credit and hit the THANKS button.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
Galaxy S II Lockscreen - V2

Galaxy S II Lockscreen - V2

New Lockscreen Features:

Latest Lockscreen (XXKH3 Firmware) of Galaxy S II

Battery Charging Indication and Low Battery Status on Lockscreen

FM Radio Widget fully working with Modded Stock FM App.

Changable Clock Position in Settings Menu.

Fixed Some Minor bugs from previous MOD

Includes Extended Power Menu and Battery Percentage Mod with Blue Overscroll Glow

Screenshots:

Download:

Deodexed XXJVR - Updated 9/14/2011

http://www.multiupload.com/WSPOBTU0RK

Deodexed XXJVS - WIP Will be added soon!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] tattchai:
wowwwww JVK Darky v10 RC6 please!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] texture:
So is possible in the future to have 6 Lockscreen mod (Android-Glass-Epic-Fascinate-Rotary-GalaxyS2)?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
Why not? :D

I will make this the 6th Lockscreen after few days of testing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] sonyz7:
It looks very good, Thanks, great work, tested on Tweaky JVH v2!:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] streakpt:
UOHHHHHH looks pretty sweet! Nice work dude!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] nitecafe:
Awesomeness !!! Will try it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] pawitp:
When you drag the lockscreen, it doesn't show the homescreen underneath. Is that a TW4 launcher specific thing?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
Yup. It seems like its a TW4 Launcher Feature.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] trax26:
pretty cool

going to try right now

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] LukeSP:
dhiru1602, Could you tell me which files is responsible fro Galaxy S2 Lock screen because I don't want to lose my existing theme.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
There are too many changes..
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] pakukoct:
For JVB please :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] styxx:
Works well and looks really nice. I tried it on Supercurio's Voodoo kernel with CWM 2.5 so it works not only with CWM3...

My only problem is that in the videos I have seen from SGS2 this looks very fluid, its slowly moves back into place when you just touch it little and if you push it very quickly it will remove the lockscreen. However for this SGS port, that fluid movement is gone, only plain simple movement, very much like the Glass lockscreen from Samsung. Am I crazy or is this the truth?

Additionally, this removes the battery percentages, so is it a whole theme? Anyway, I flashed back my nice little theme I was using. It's worth a try.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] vitalyi600:
there is no sound when you unlock
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
There is an important thing to note. The prototype models of Galaxy S II had a different lockscreen. It had the Clock at the center and the lockscreen bounces around when touched or when the screen is switched on.

The retail version of the phone had a different lockscreen (The one that I ported). It consists of additional Sliding Tabs for Notifications for calls and messages.

Many videos of the Galaxy S II out there are of the Prototype versions. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] styxx:
Thanks for the clairfication. So there really was a bouncing version and I am not crazy. :) I liked that better :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dhiru1602:
Yup, I liked it too. I had initially ported the Prototype version. It had a lot of bugs directly from Samsung, which forced me to use the Retail version of the Lockscreen.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Virtualsk:
Where to donate

Me donate karne ke liye ready hoon buddy :) . Please fixed the above mentioned issue, I will donate today night from netherlands... :) Let me know your donation id or mail.

Looking forward to an update.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cherryfish:
Hi,

I really like the "custom sort" option of the SE launcher, but it doesn't seem remember the sorting if the SD card disconnects (e.g. when rebooting, I also had it once when I finished the connection to PC). Instead, it just adds alls SD card apps to the end of the list.

Has anyone found a solution for this, apart from leaving all apps on the internal memory? :D

Kind regards,

jelly

P.S.: I searched the forum, but only found someone referencing this topic but not having the same problem...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AriStar:
its happening on my play too.....
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masud7827:
Help Please, same problem here :S
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shocky2:
I don't even use the GPS much but this my second Samsung mobile with a dodgy GPS, is it a hardware problem or a firmware issue?

How quick are Samsung at replacing/repairing handsets? I don't want to send the phone off and then not see it for a month. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shocky2:
Sorry to bump the thread but somebody must have some experience with returning phones to Samsung, how long does the process take?