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FASTBOOTErasingDestructive

fastboot erase system

Erase system partition

Destructive Operation WarningRenders the phone unbootable until a replacement system image is flashed.
What It Does

Wipes the system partition clean prior to flashing a fresh operating system image.

Command Syntax
Terminal
$fastboot erase system
Usage Examples
$fastboot erase system
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Prerequisites & Requirements
  • Unlocked bootloader
Related Commands
fastboot flash system <system.img>

Flash OS system partition (GSI / ROM)

fastboot erase userdata

Erase user data partition (Factory reset)

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