Complete Wipe

[thunderclap]

I have a rooted Galaxy S4 that I will be retiring in a couple of weeks. I've noticed that even when I do a factory reset/wipe from the command prompt residual files and folders remain on the card. How do I completely wipe out all folders and files so that when I install a fresh ROM there is nothing from my previous install available?

 

[STARGATE]

I'm not familiar with rooting but let me try to get someone that is and has a rooted GS4.

 

[UJ95x]

I have a rooted Galaxy S4 that I will be retiring in a couple of weeks. I've noticed that even when I do a factory reset/wipe from the command prompt residual files and folders remain on the card. How do I completely wipe out all folders and files so that when I install a fresh ROM there is nothing from my previous install available?

You're referring to the SD card right? You can format that from settings. Just go to storage > SD card > erase data.

 

[thunderclap]

You're referring to the SD card right? You can format that from settings. Just go to storage > SD card > erase data.

I'm referring to the internal storage, not the microSD card you can install yourself.

 

[UJ95x]

I'm referring to the internal storage, not the microSD card you can install yourself.

Ah, OK. Are you deleting it from settings or recovery mode?

 

[thunderclap]

Ah, OK. Are you deleting it from settings or recovery mode?

Recovery mode.

 

[Bosbouer]

Flash using Odin. That normally removes all crud from previous installations and ndroid backups

 

[UJ95x]

Recovery mode.

Custom recovery or stock?

 

[ellisroy]

Try secure wipe or eraser on play store

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