[TWRP] Wiping the System + Data

[ldm1417]

Hi All,

In the TWRP, there is an option to Wipe a System (besides wiping the Cache). What actually do this operation?

As for wiping the Data, is it equivalent to going back to the factory settings?

Thank you!

 

[ironass]

Hi All,

In the TWRP, there is an option to Wipe a System (besides wiping the Cache). What actually do this operation?

As for wiping the Data, is it equivalent to going back to the factory settings?

Thank you!

Wiping /system in TWRP will remove your phone's OS, (Operating System). This is done for a clean install in preparation for the immediate, prior to booting, installation of a new ROM or firmware. The vast majority of ROMs wipe system as part of the zip install. This means that in most cases you do not need to wipe system... ever. Wiping data is, as you say, the equivalent to a Factory Data Reset.