diff --git a/recovery.c b/recovery.c
index 52d3879..89fb214 100644
--- a/recovery.c
+++ b/recovery.c
@@ -826,7 +826,11 @@
         case 'p': previous_runs = atoi(optarg); break;
         case 's': send_intent = optarg; break;
         case 'u': update_package = optarg; break;
-        case 'w': wipe_data = wipe_cache = 1; break;
+        case 'w': 
+#ifndef BOARD_RECOVERY_ALWAYS_WIPES
+		wipe_data = wipe_cache = 1;
+#endif
+		break;
         case 'c': wipe_cache = 1; break;
         case 'e': encrypted_fs_mode = optarg; toggle_secure_fs = 1; break;
         case 't': ui_show_text(1); break;