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fastboot -w

Wipe both userdata and cache

Destructive Operation WarningCompletely wipes user storage and cache.
What It Does

Standard Fastboot shortcut to erase both the userdata partition and cache partition simultaneously before installing a clean ROM.

Command Syntax
Terminal
$fastboot -w
Usage Examples
$fastboot -w
Prerequisites & Requirements
  • Unlocked bootloader
Related Commands
fastboot erase userdata

Erase user data partition (Factory reset)

fastboot flashall -w

Flash complete factory image package

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