How do I factory reset my rooted EL30 Epic?

[uscpsycho]

I'm having a horrible problem with my phone constantly rebooting. I've come to the conclusion that a fresh start is the only way to make this go away.

I've read that using the phone's built in factory reset can brick your phone if rooted so I haven't tried that. However, I have tried the factory reset option from ACS recovery but nothing happens. My data isn't wiped and there are no changes that I can find.

What should I do?

UPDATE: Wiping data with the latest CWM5 worked, the problem was ACS Recovery.

 

[rando991]

You need to follow factory reset instructions (above in the sub forums, the very first sticky) by using ODIN and reinstalling the EL30 tar.

 

[uscpsycho]

Every custom ROM I've looked at says that you should wipe data before you install the ROM. So you are saying that I have to install EL30 in order to wipe data and install a custom ROM? There's no other way?

 

[iphigenia]

What is the name of the "very first sticky?" (Just in case it isn't the very first one anymore)
Thanks

 

[uscpsycho]

I'm having a horrible problem with my phone constantly rebooting. I've come to the conclusion that a fresh start is the only way to make this go away.

I've read that using the phone's built in factory reset can brick your phone if rooted so I haven't tried that. However, I have tried the factory reset option from ACS recovery but nothing happens. My data isn't wiped and there are no changes that I can find.

What should I do?

For anyone who is reading this, wiping data with the latest CWM5 worked, the problem was ACS Recovery.

 

[Robbie Doo]

Every custom ROM I've looked at says that you should wipe data before you install the ROM. So you are saying that I have to install EL30 in order to wipe data and install a custom ROM? There's no other way?

Whenever you do a factory reset you are gonna lose all data that is stored on your phone.

 

[ReiMei]

I'd do it through Odin if you want root and everything else gone.