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Root How to do a complete wipe and fresh install of Android?

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dontknowanything

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hi, when I do a "wipe data factory reset" and "wipe cache" the entire operating system is still there.

How do I do a complete wipe, so it deletes the operating system and everything on the phone?
(just like when you wipe a computers hard drive, it deletes the OS)


thanks
 
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2..and want to do a complete wipe and fresh install of Android..

How to do this?
and where to get a copy of the stock ROM?

exact instructions are greatly appreciated.

thanks
 
To completely wipe the os, you're looking to wipe system. However, I wouldn't recommend doing this unless you have a rom that you know will flash without issues or else you will leave yourself in a messy situation. When flashing a new rom, the update script normally includes formatting the system partition so that you don't have to worry or leftovers from the previous rom os wise. Generally just a factory reset, and wiping both cache and dalvik cache should be sufficient for a rom flash.
 
thanks for the quick response.
where can i find a stock ROM that will work if I were to do the complete system wipe? i have a samsung galaxy s2.

thanks
 
Since it's a Samsung device, I'd recommend going to SamMobile since they have the largest collection of Samsung stock roms. Just make sure you select the right one for your version of the S2 or you could end up messing up your device pretty bad. These will usually be flashed through Odin.
 
Alright, that bit goes beyond my knowledge. So I merged your two threads together and moved it to the Sprint GS2 root forum so that someone else who owns this device is likely to see it and help you.
 
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