Many experienced MMO players have often heard the expression “server wipe”. What it is, however, not many people know. Nevertheless, this procedure is often carried out by the administration of game servers, plunging players into shock and horror, since everything obtained with sweat and blood goes into oblivion. It is worth noting that wipe is possible not only on game servers. For example, there is such a thing as wipe operating system. You can often hear this about the Android OS. The time has come to understand this concept and consider in more detail what wipes can be and what they threaten users with.
What is wipe
Wipe (English “clear”, “delete”) is a procedure for resetting the settings of a server or any device that is not provided by the manufacturer, or rolling back to the latest backup copy. Typically, any unsaved data will be lost. Some servers or devices simply need to wipe from time to time. That this is not very useful to the end user is already clear. As a rule, server players or device owners suffer. But after this procedure is completed, the server or device begins to work without failures or glitches. So overall this operation is useful. But users don't think so. And they can be understood.
Full wipe
There is such a thing as a complete wipe. reset to factory settings. It is performed only when the server is doing poorly and nothing is working. In this case, all user data is lost. Everything has to be done again. A complete wipe is similar to resetting Windows to factory settings. That is, we have a bare system with a minimal set of drivers. And nothing more. It is worth noting that such a procedure is performed very rarely, since it has a detrimental effect on the server’s reputation. No self-respecting administrator will do this without good reason, because you could lose your audience. I would like to note that mostly pirate servers of some game (for example, World of Warcraft) suffer from wipes. On official servers, the administration is trying its best to maintain functionality without such radical measures.
How often are wipes done?
So, wipe. What this is is already clear. But how often can the administration perform this procedure? It all depends on the degree of clutter on the server. And how quickly unnecessary piles of junk grow on it directly depends on the number of players on a particular server. The most densely populated worlds are exposed to this action once every six months. Is it worth reminding that this situation does not please users in any way. However, an adequate administration is doing its best not to abuse this operation, since frequent wipes can completely discourage people from playing on the server. And no one is interested in losing an audience. That's why admins often do backups data in order to minimize player losses.
Wipe servers in Rust
Some games allow users to perform their own wipes. But this is only if this server is the property of the player. A classic example is the atypical Rust toy. Here, users are free to manage the game world themselves. If the player feels that there are too many unnecessary locations on the map, that resources have run out, or that some other problem has arisen, he can do this procedure himself. How to wipe a server in Rust? It's pretty simple. Just go to the server folder, find the Save directory and the Undefined directory in it. You need to delete all the contents of this folder. After starting the game, the user will find an updated world where he can go about his business again. Only very often this procedure does not need to be performed: it is fraught with unstable operation of the server and a lack of people willing to play on it.
Wipes on mobile devices
The situation is completely different with the operating system of Android mobile devices. Here is a slightly different interpretation of the word "wipe". You already know that this is cleaning the OS and resetting to factory settings. But it is performed only as a last resort and for other reasons. So, this operation is performed in the event of unstable system operation, the inability to start the shell, the presence of system glitches, or if other system-related problems arise. Wiping is very simple. You need to go into your phone's recovery. Each device has its own login method. In the menu you need to select wipe data and confirm the action. It would also be a good idea to wipe the cache. This is the wipe cash partition item. After rebooting, a pristine operating system awaits the user. Everything will have to be set up again, including installing the necessary applications and adding an account. Wipes on Android help solve a huge number of problems without radical intervention in the device’s firmware. The beauty of this method is that any beginner can handle it, while the full firmware of the gadget is not available to everyone. Therefore, before getting into the firmware, you need to make all possible wipes and see what happens. If the problem persists, then more radical measures can be taken.
Conclusion
So, the answer to the question “Wipe - what is it?” now you know. The reasons why this procedure needs to be carried out are also clear. In addition to the general "improvement" of the server or mobile device, this operation makes it possible not to use radical measures such as reinstalling the operating system or flashing the gadget. If we are talking about a game server, then an adequate administration creates backup copies of data during a wipe in order to minimize player losses. So there's nothing wrong with wiping. But the server will become more stable.
Before you learn how to wipe on Android, you need to get to know the concept itself better and cover some issues. So, wipe translated from English means “to erase.” That is, giving it a factory state, as if you had just taken it out of the box. This is a normal formatting procedure, so you don’t need any additional formatting to complete it. software or cords, computers. You just need the device itself. In general, there are several ways to wipe a tablet or smartphone on Android. Let's consider each of them - and then you can decide which one is best for you to use in the current situation.
Reset your Android device using Wipe
Wipe ensures thorough cleaning of the device running Android and may be required in the following cases:
- If you are going to sell your device and do not want any personal data to remain on your tablet or smartphone.
- At incorrect operation, frequent failures and device errors. Perhaps a reset will help solve this problem.
- After obtaining administrator rights (for more advanced users).
Wipes can be divided into two types:
- Full - erases all entered data.
- Partial - deletes a specific place in a section.
How to make a wipe?
There are several methods, so you need to familiarize yourself with them all, and then decide which one to use.
You can wipe in two ways:
- wipe data/ factory reset- this command will delete information from the DATA and CACHE sections and clear the folder on internal memory with data from these programs. In this mode, all applications and their information will also be deleted. Only images, music and videos on the device will be saved.
- wipe cache partition - allows you to delete only temporary documents while running applications. This method effective for rare operating system failures.
Wipe using custom Recovery
Menu custom Recovery has similar items as the standard one. But it still has differences.
- If some problems arise in the operation of applications, it is recommended to first try using Wipe Dalvik Cache, which is located in the Advanced tab. This method will not remove applications and will retain all information. If the problems persist, then you can use wipe data/factory reset.
- To wipe any partition in the system, custom recovery provides an additional mounts and storage item.
Some problems and wipe details
In some texts or reviews on the topic and firmware of the device, they often say that after these steps it is necessary to do wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, format data and the like. Naturally, this is talked about by people who do not quite understand and do not know Linux commands. Let's explain the situation: when you perform a wipe data/factory reset, your data partition, in which the dalvik cache directory is located, is erased, plus information from the cache directory is deleted. We hope that your questions about this have now disappeared.
The next very popular and somewhat controversial point is the question of what is better to use: format or wipe? Everything here is very simple, because it’s the same thing! But if you still doubt and don’t believe this statement, then let’s do a little check. Looking at the /system/xbin or /system/bin section, you will not find a format binary file there, but only wipe.
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Why is this function needed?
There can be many reasons to use this feature. Users often encounter memory limitation problems.
An SD card always has its limit, and the phone's built-in memory can usually hold even less information.
However, despite all the warnings, we fill up the phone, filling it with music, videos and photos, which ultimately leads to unpleasant consequences:
In this case, it becomes difficult, if not completely impossible, to use, so many, when faced with this problem for the first time, rush to service center, wanting to fix everything as quickly as possible.
Important! Equipment repair and inspection services are not free and you will have to spend money on something that you can easily do at home yourself.
Viruses can also be one of the reasons. By downloading applications, games and information from unverified sites, the user risks his gadget.
Sometimes the built-in one successfully copes with a virus introduced into the system, but their reliability is not always at the highest level.
An effective way to get rid of the problem is to use a system reset. Along with personal files, the deletion of which, unfortunately, cannot be avoided, the virus will also be destroyed.
You can use it for a number of other reasons:
- If you have recently flashed the firmware of your smartphone, removing the built-in one, original system, replacing it with a custom one or simply updating to a higher version.
- When selling your phone to another person, without wanting them to have access to your personal information.
- In the case of constants for which you cannot find an explanation.
A reset to factory settings, of course, can be done without an urgent reason, if desired, simply saying goodbye to old and boring applications that you don’t have time to delve into.
Peculiarities
In English, wipe is translated as cleaning, wiping, and if you see it in the gadget settings, always remember that this is formatting and hardly anything else. There are two types:
Full wipe- choosing an action will lead to complete cleaning and formatting of both built-in and removable memory.
Partial wipe- helps to delete individual sections and folders, performing a cleaning operation so that this does not lead to malfunctions and failures in the future.
On Android there are three ways to use:
How to do it on Android?
Following the first method, turn on the smartphone and find the “Settings” section in the menu (most often the gear-shaped icon) and click on it.
Next, almost at the very bottom we see the item "Recovery" and go into it. Then you should find "Reset to factory settings" and use it. To continue, click “Clear all”.
Please note: The system will definitely issue a warning that your files will be permanently deleted. We just agree and continue.
The manipulations carried out will lead to the fact that your gadget will go out for a while, and when it lights up again, the robot will appear with a scale showing what stage it is currently at.
Once it's completed, the device will reboot, but it will do so very slowly, so don't be alarmed that you've broken something or only made the situation worse.
The second method is longer and requires attentiveness from the performer.
Follow the instructions and you will succeed:
The course of further actions depends entirely on whether this feature is standard. If you see a list of commands on a black screen, then CWM is installed on the gadget.
This means you should use the volume up and down keys to scroll through.
With their help, we reach the section of the desired section and use the button to turn the smartphone on and off to select the correct item. Next, we confirm our choice.
There comes a time in the life of every mobile user when it is necessary to wipe Android device. Perhaps you want to sell it or simply the system has become unstable and you want to fix it. Luckily, it only takes a few minutes to do the wipe.
How to do a wipe data factory reset (reset to factory settings)
If your device is fully functional, then you can reset the settings to factory settings through the menu. The process is basically the same for all manufacturers, but please note that the formulation may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. various devices.
First, you need to go to the settings menu. On most new phones, this can be done by pulling down the notification panel (curtain) and in the right top corner click on the gear icon. On stock firmware you will need to lower the curtain down twice. The first time to open the notification panel and the second time to display the settings area.
In Settings, scroll down to Backup & Reset and tap on it.
Select Reset Settings.
You will see a warning that this process will erase all data from the device's internal memory. Click the "Reset Settings" button. You may need to enter a password or PIN.
Another warning will be displayed stating that all data will be deleted. Click the Erase Everything button to complete the process.
The phone will immediately reboot and show the erasing process. After some time, the phone will reboot one last time and prompt you to go through the installation process.
It's worth noting that the factory reset process will erase all data from the device's internal memory, but the SD card will not be affected. This process works differently on different devices, but if you plan to sell the device, then either simply remove the SD card and keep it or format it on your PC.
Hello everyone, guys. Let's talk about such a thing as Wipe Cache Partition, you can find it on your Android smartphone, or on your tablet, but what is it? Today we'll figure it out. The word Wipe itself means to erase, the word Cache, I think you understand, is a cache, but the word Partition is a part of something, usually on a computer or smartphone the word Partition means part of the ROM (read-only memory). Well, that is, part of the memory or all of the device’s memory. In a computer, it acts as memory HDD(or RAM) and in it Partition is local disk physical disk. In short, I’ll put it simply, Partition is a memory disk/section. And clearing Partition means clearing the memory disk, and in the case of Wipe Cache Partition, I think this means clearing the disk/partition CACHE.
So, I think I understand, Wipe Cache partition is an item in the menu Recovery Mode, and the item, as I already said, is responsible for clearing the cache. If you reset your phone to factory settings, the cache is cleared automatically, well, just a note for you.
But what the Recovery menu Mode is what is it for? I answer, this menu can be called service or service boot menu, that is, it does NOT work IN ANDROID. By loading into this menu you can reset settings, install new firmware, and do something else, but all this requires special knowledge
This is what Recovery Mode looks like on a Samsung phone:
Don't you notice anything here? Yes, I agree, it’s hard to see here! But I think it looks better this way:
This mysterious Wipe Cache Partition item in the menu!!! But now you already know that this item is responsible for clearing the cache and apparently this applies to system partition, well I think so
Well, just a minute, can you tell me more about what exactly the Wipe cache partition item does? I can write it now! This means that this is clearing the cache, but what cache exactly, what is in this cache? These are temporary files and data that remain after programs are running or after updates. They usually clear the cache if the smartphone slows down, or there are some freezes; clearing the cache does not always help, but sometimes it does help. Don't worry, clearing the cache will not affect your programs, they will remain in place as they were
Cache cleaning is available in almost any phone, well, like in any one. I can’t say for sure, maybe I’m wrong, but it seems service menu Recovery Mode does not apply to Android at all, it seems to be a menu of the phone itself, completely separate. Well, or the Android service menu, but it works ONLY BEFORE LOADING the operating system itself. Each phone's menu is a little or a lot different, here's an example, I've never seen such a menu before:
Another note for you: I learned that if you update the firmware, you need to clear the cache, and you need to use the Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache items. But the second thing is, what is it? It’s not all that simple, I can’t really understand what it is, but here are the pictures, maybe you’ll understand something (otherwise I won’t boom boom).