I am attempting to install CONROM, yet the instuctions start with "wipe". I am in Amon Ra, and there are a ton of options for wipe. Just want to make sure before I select "Wipe ALL" Thanks!
Typically you want to wipe /data and cache, and dalvik cache.
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hellhawk741 said:
Typically you want to wipe /data and cache, and dalvik cache.
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Thanks
Can someone confirm?
slimer110 said:
Thanks
Can someone confirm?
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Do you concur? I concur.
slimer110 said:
Thanks
Can someone confirm?
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Confirmed. And just FYI, you will make people a lot happier if you press thanks instead of (or at least alongside) saying it
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Confirmed. And just FYI, you will make people a lot happier if you press thanks instead of (or at least alongside) saying it
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Duly noted, and thanks! lol
hellhawk741 said:
Typically you want to wipe /data and cache, and dalvik cache.
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There are a few options for "wipe" - if you're not sure what to wipe, you can use a tool called Cleanwipe.
If you are familiar with partitions, /system, /boot and /data can be wiped before flashing a ROM. Make sure you have a backup before you do this.
/cache and dalvik cache are a part of /data partition so wiping them makes no difference if you have already wiped /data.
Some may suggest that you wipe 3X or more but it has never made any difference in my experience.
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slimer110 said:
I am attempting to install CONROM, yet the instuctions start with "wipe". I am in Amon Ra, and there are a ton of options for wipe. Just want to make sure before I select "Wipe ALL" Thanks!
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I usually just select the first option in AmonRa
Then I select Wipe data,
Wipe cache,
Wipe Dalvik-cache
And wipe system.. I only select those if I'm installing a fresh/whole new Rom.
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Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
Did you happen to notice the [Q] in front of your thread name? Ok ok, i kid. AmanRa is a negative atm.
patton21 said:
Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
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I love Amon Ra too unfortunately though he does not have the Bolt and atm does not plan on making a recovery for it.
Yes CWR has issues with wiping dalvik. I manually wipe dalvik using root explorer. Just navigate to /data/dalvik-cache then hit multi-select, select all, delete then reboot your device. The first reboot after deleting dalvik will be quite long.
patton21 said:
Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
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Dalvik wipes have been working fine for me ... Try this
1. In Rom Manager go to Menu>Settings>Check "Erase Recovery"
2. Menu> "Clear Download Cache" then Flash Recovery again.
3. ???
4. Profit
feedhead said:
Dalvik wipes have been working fine for me ... Try this
1. In Rom Manager go to Menu>Settings>Check "Erase Recovery"
2. Menu> "Clear Download Cache" then Flash Recovery again.
3. ???
4. Profit
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Then navigate to the folder I mentioned via root explorer and tell me if the dalvik folder is empty?
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Then navigate to the folder I mentioned via root explorer and tell me if the dalvik folder is empty?
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I do not have a problem with cwr wiping my dalvik cache or anything else for that matter. At first yes but when I applied pretty much this method it corrected any problems I was having.
I believe what feedhead was telling patton21 was if he was having a problem with cwr that is the method on how to fix cwr.
As far as knowing if dalvik is being cleared out is pretty easy actually. if you might have noticed when in cwr it will usually take about 10 secs to get from wipe dalvik cache to the confirm option. if you wipe a second time it will go instantly.
Also if you clear out your dalvik cache in cwr and go to root explorer one would have to boot up the phone and as you know the reason for the long boot time is the dalvik cache building so of course it won't be empty.
... or you could wipe dalvik & check using adb
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... or you could wipe dalvik & check using adb
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haha I was just going to come back to my comment and edit this in!!! you beat me to it!
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Then navigate to the folder I mentioned via root explorer and tell me if the dalvik folder is empty?
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Of course it won't be empty. You have to reboot into recovery and wipe it after you reflash cwm.
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LeoD said:
I do not have a problem with cwr wiping my dalvik cache or anything else for that matter. At first yes but when I applied pretty much this method it corrected any problems I was having.
I believe what feedhead was telling patton21 was if he was having a problem with cwr that is the method on how to fix cwr.
As far as knowing if dalvik is being cleared out is pretty easy actually. if you might have noticed when in cwr it will usually take about 10 secs to get from wipe dalvik cache to the confirm option. if you wipe a second time it will go instantly.
Also if you clear out your dalvik cache in cwr and go to root explorer one would have to boot up the phone and as you know the reason for the long boot time is the dalvik cache building so of course it won't be empty.
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Good points all around Leo!
i had a bootable version of amon ra recovery on my phone before that someone was porting but the keys didnt work so i was gonna wait and try it again the next day but the guy never finished working on it i guess :-\
EDIT: gonna try to look for the file, would be awesome if we could get it ported lol.
patton21 said:
Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
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What error are you getting? Failure to mount SD-ext mumbojumbo?
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If I am restoring my device should I delete all data?(data, cache, and dalvik cache )
I do. But its not necessary.
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I never do.
I never clear before a restore since it's all pretty much overwritten anyway. Only thing that might stay the same is dalvik. Does anyone know if that is included in a nand backup?
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Depends, if you no longer need the data, wipe it. If you do then don't wipe.
@ mfreywald - If I understand you right. If your nanodroid back up it on the phone then yes. If it in your SD card then no.
I run jivy's kernel cleaning script (wipes cache and dalvik twice) before any restore or flash - might not be necessary, but I've NEVER had a bootloop or other issue like that since I started doing it.
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I run jivy's kernel cleaning script (wipes cache and dalvik twice) before any restore or flash - might not be necessary, but I've NEVER had a bootloop or other issue like that since I started doing it.
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Ahh, the old "kill a fly with a sledge hammer" philosophy. I'm in that camp too. A few extra seconds in CWM can save a headache later. A habit I picked up on my Captivate. Between each flash I wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik twice, and generally format system.
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I do not. Kinda pointless since you are rewriting the rom when restoring anyways
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If I am restoring my device should I delete all data?(data, cache, and dalvik cache )
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not mandatory but I do anyways just to be safe. it is kind of like the "safely eject usb" function on windows. nobody really uses it because it isn't a mandatory thing; but there is always that 5%
Hi.
What is beeing wiped when we apply "Wipe cache" option from recovery menu? So what does "cache" in the recovery menu refers to? Is doing this useful, without firmware update or wipe data-factory reset?
Thanks.
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Hi.
What is beeing wiped when we apply "Wipe cache" option from recovery menu? So what does "cache" in the recovery menu refers to? Is doing this useful, without firmware update or wipe data-factory reset?
Thanks.
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The cache (cache - another useful article; It's basically the same in android) is being wiped . It refers to all those those files created used as cache. It may be useful to free up some memory (usually not too much though).
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The cache (cache - another useful article; It's basically the same in android) is being wiped . It refers to all those those files created used as cache. It may be useful to free up some memory (usually not too much though).
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Thanks. I basically know what the cache is. And I took a look at those articles but I don't think that I need such detailed info about caching. Actually, I wanted to know which cache is being wiped. System cache, disk/memory cache, installed apps' cache etc. ?
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I think that only files from /cache partition are deleted after wipe
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What are all wiped ?
Theonew said:
The cache (cache - another useful article; It's basically the same in android) is being wiped . It refers to all those those files created used as cache. It may be useful to free up some memory (usually not too much though).
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hi ,
will the user info game stats contacts are wiped when we "wipe catch"?
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hi ,
will the user info game stats contacts are wiped when we "wipe catch"?
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Nope. One of purpose of cache partition is to keep some data when you do update through recovery
is this going to work for me http://androidteen.com/htc-one-update-to-android-4-2-2-jelly-bean-official-firmware/ ??? sorry im noob in flashing roms i know basics only...if you have the 4.1.2 ruu please provide me with instructions...thanks a lot
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is this going to work for me http://androidteen.com/htc-one-update-to-android-4-2-2-jelly-bean-official-firmware/ ??? sorry im noob in flashing roms i know basics only...if you have the 4.1.2 ruu please provide me with instructions...thanks a lot
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I don't know if it'll work for you since you haven't even stated your device . It also seems that you are ahead of yourself at the moment . Read through and learn more before attempting anything or else you may screw up your device.
P.S. - Your question doesn't belong in this thread.
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Title says it all. Is there a more complete way to wipe the phone than using the Factory Reset option in Touch Recovery? On my last two phones I had Calkulin's format all zips that I used.
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Title says it all. Is there a more complete way to wipe the phone than using the Factory Reset option in Touch Recovery? On my last two phones I had Calkulin's format all zips that I used.
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I just wipe everything in recovery but the superwipe script is good, you can also wipe through fastboot, and aroma installer has a good wipe built in
Honestly, "super wipes" are just a mental satisfaction at this point. I remember super wipes on the OG EVO, being for the poor souls that were still using CWM. As far as development has come, they are unnecessary.
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Honestly, "super wipes" are just a mental satisfaction at this point. I remember super wipes on the OG EVO, being for the poor souls that were still using CWM. As far as development has come, they are unnecessary.
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yeah but i can only think of one wipe script which happens to be superwipe lol, if i have any issues I just wipe from fastboot
SMW6180 has developed a super wipe app which is flash able but also incorporates optimization by the way it formats the partitions. Works great on the EVO LTE.
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waterbound said:
SM1860 has developed a super wipe app which is flash able but also incorporates optimization by the way it formats the partitions. Works great on the EVO LTE.
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Here ya go
SantinoInc said:
Title says it all. Is there a more complete way to wipe the phone than using the Factory Reset option in Touch Recovery? On my last two phones I had Calkulin's format all zips that I used.
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Wipe Cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, system. I wipe those 4 options twice. I feel like that's a proper wipe
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Does anyone still wipe Google wallet cache and data+reset when doing factory reset or data wipe?
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Wipe Cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, system. I wipe those 4 options twice. I feel like that's a proper wipe
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A good wipe would include wiping kernel too, that's something that can be a hassle without a proper wipe script
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Does anyone still wipe Google wallet cache and data+reset when doing factory reset or data wipe?
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Never
I never have from day 1 and NFC works fine
Also for ppl wondering about wiping, I think a good habit is to wipe both caches everytime your in recovery.
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Just Remember to...
Wipe your cache!....:laugh:whew, I just kill me.....
all sensitive information pertaining to your credit/debit card is stored on their cloud servers now. Before all information was stored along with a certificate on the secure element, they switched to a more traditional method of using a passkey with every purchase, the purchase then goes to Google and they charge your account. The charges show as *Google "merchant" now, my buest guess is that SE is now obsolete but its just a guess. They still have to store the virtual mastercard number and passkey somewhere
Hey guys,
I have had some issues with my current ROM. I want to change the ROM. I am looking to switch to OMEGA.
How would I do this, I currently have AROMA rom. Should I do a factory reset the just reboot into recovery mode and install that way? Or will just installing the ROM from zip work? Or if I do a factory reset do I need to root it again with Odin, or will I not need to root it?
Also for wiping the phone should I wipe my SD card? Or no?
Thank you I searched and found half answers for most of this.
You have to format /system partition and /data partition in order to get a clean ROM, otherwise you may run into some unforeseeable problems.
Don't have to wipe sdcard
Most ROM except stock are pre-rooted.
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qtwrk said:
You have to format /system partition and /data partition in order to get a clean ROM, otherwise you may run into some unforeseeable problems.
Don't have to wipe sdcard
Most ROM except stock are pre-rooted.
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Ok just to double check what your saying.
I should do a wipe using the built in android factory reset.
Then just install the ROM using the recovery boot.
I will not have to use ODIN or any other soft ware. Just factory reset and install rom.
AW: [Q] Switching ROM and wiping
I'd factory reset in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, format system and then flash the new ROM from your external sdcard
Please report if that way worked for you
But be sure to backup your apps with titanium backup
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ch0ka said:
I'd factory reset in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, format system and then flash the new ROM from your external sdcard
Please report if that way worked for you
But be sure to backup your apps with titanium backup
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Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
morinr said:
Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
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He's talking about wiping in recovery.
Dalvik, is kinda Java virtual machine on android, it does concerns you...
About ROM, I suggest you try them out all, and then you will find your Mr.Right, or Ms.Right
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morinr said:
Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
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1.boot into recovery, (make a backup , always be safe)
2.wipe data/factory rest
3.wipe cache partition
4.use volume rockers go into advanced , wipe dalvik cache , go back
5.go into mounts and storage , format/system (BE SURE YOU HAVE A ROM ON YOUR SD CARD), go back
6.Install zip from sd card , Choose zip from sd card , Choose rom and Click yes!
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Nobody can tell you which rom is better .. All roms are amazing because of the work put into them try them out one by one.. you're not going to lose anything..
Ok cool. I installed OMEGA and I like that rom. I did a factory reset and wiped the Dalvik cache and cache. Will look around a bit more but so far so good....
however same issue with the phone. But now when the call ends it says process com.android.phone has stopped. Then i hit ok and phone is ok. It doesn't automatically restart then go really slow.
No idea about this, I searched however couldn't find a answer. Lots of phones and versions of android had this issue.
Any ideas would be great guys.
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Ok cool. I installed OMEGA and I like that rom. I did a factory reset and wiped the Dalvik cache and cache. Will look around a bit more but so far so good....
however same issue with the phone. But now when the call ends it says process com.android.phone has stopped. Then i hit ok and phone is ok. It doesn't automatically restart then go really slow.
No idea about this, I searched however couldn't find a answer. Lots of phones and versions of android had this issue.
Any ideas would be great guys.
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You need to go into mounts and storage in recovery and format system and data before you flash, as already explained
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You need to go into mounts and storage in recovery and format system and data before you flash, as already explained
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Is that different from what I did?
I booted into recovery. Did a factory reset. Wiped Cache and the Dalvik Cache. Then I installed the rom, did I do this wrong?
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Is that different from what I did?
I booted into recovery. Did a factory reset. Wiped Cache and the Dalvik Cache. Then I installed the rom, did I do this wrong?
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Factory reset wipe data, but not system, you need to format system and data
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Factory reset wipe data, but not system, you need to format system and data
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I just booted into recover did system format and data. However I still have the same issue. After phone call freezes for a second, vibrates then says com.android.phone has stopped working.
Follow exactly what I ve typed in the previous post... exactly that.. and which version of omega have you Downloaded
??
Hit thanks if I've helped
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why not you backup your current rom first then try to flash a new rom without wipe data. if you not facing any issue on the new rom, then it's ok.
if you facing any issue, you must flash again the new rom with wipe all data. if you not happy with both, then you restore back what you are backup before.:fingers-crossed:
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Follow exactly what I ve typed in the previous post... exactly that.. and which version of omega have you Downloaded
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Hit thanks if I've helped
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Yes I did. I factory reset. wiped cache and dalvik as well as formatting in the advanced options. I currently have Omega 44.2 installed. But I had the iphone app crashing with AROMA 30.1 and 30.4
Is there away to uninstall the phone app and then re install that cleanly?
I did this and still have the phone crashing issue.
Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it
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Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it
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I clearned the cache, should I clear the whole app? If it uninstalls how do i re install the phone app?
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I clearned the cache, should I clear the whole app? If it uninstalls how do i re install the phone app?
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Lol....I didn't say wipe the cache,I didn't say uninstall it.....I said wipe data
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Lol....I didn't say wipe the cache,I didn't say uninstall it.....I said wipe data
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There is no white data. only buttons available are force stop and clear data. If I press clear data it says all data will be deleted permanently including all files, settings accounts, databases. I assumed the files were the actual app.
I went to settings. Applciation manager and chose Phone.
......hit clear data then, do that for phone and contacts storage, the data bases get rebuilt the only thing you will have to set up again is which contacts to display and any ringtone options etc you may have chosen
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slaphead20 said:
......hit clear data then, do that for phone and contacts storage, the data bases get rebuilt the only thing you will have to set up again is which contacts to display and any ringtone options etc you may have chosen
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Data is just that.....Data.....it is not the apk