Anybody do a factory reset after the last update and notice any improvements? My browser is a touch laggy, as is my UI, and I was thinking of doing the reset just for kicks. However, it's a pain to reinstall, and I'm not rooted (and don't want to mess with it), so I'll lose my game progress.
Suggestions? Thanks!
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i did a factory reset and lost all personal data but kept the updates. you question is a bit vague, do you mind elaboraing?
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Sorry. I mean, simply: is it worth doing the reset? Did it make a marked improvement in performance? I only want to go through the hassle if it's worth doing...
I've found that sometimes it is worth it following some updates, sometimes it's not.
I did a factory reset after some time with the update, and found absolutely no difference compairing it to before.
So, if you are planing on doing a reset expecting improved performance, don't waste your time.
Regards.
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I am totally new heree and not sure if this is the right place to post this. Please bear with me.
I updated my G2X when the Gingerbread version first came out. I just noticed that it still automatically rebooted itself twice last night while I was reading. The G2X was right nest to me and I heard the T-Mobile tone while it rebooted. Has anyone experienced this? I thought this update shall fix this bugging issue. I also notice the battery drains faster. Anyone knows how to root it after gingerbread update? Thanks.
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I am totally new heree and not sure if this is the right place to post this. Please bear with me.
I updated my G2X when the Gingerbread version first came out. I just noticed that it still automatically rebooted itself twice last night while I was reading. The G2X was right nest to me and I heard the T-Mobile tone while it rebooted. Has anyone experienced this? I thought this update shall fix this bugging issue. I also notice the battery drains faster. Anyone knows how to root it after gingerbread update? Thanks.
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A factory reset after I did the update has helped me avoid all issues.
tmo will replace it. you just need to speak with them and not the first person you get. The first person I think are outsorced and they will transfer you to tmo tech guys.
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tmo will replace it. you just need to speak with them and not the first person you get. The first person I think are outsorced and they will transfer you to tmo tech guys.
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you mean calling customer service? or in store?
Yea get that ***** replaced. there are good ones out there you just need to find it..
Factory reset after the update fixed it for me to.
jabhome said:
A factory reset after I did the update has helped me avoid all issues.
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Yup, go to the privacy menu and use the option.
The simple act of doing a reset does a lot for a smart phone.
I had an Iphone 3g where after 4.2.1 the solution to speed was to do 2 factory resets in a row.
Some people will return a laptop because they don't want to do a reboot.
------------After the reset, go to the marketplace and the first thing install the T-Mobile My Account app. The original version is problematic and can lead to buggieness
tombaker1 said:
Yup, go to the privacy menu and use the option.
The simple act of doing a reset does a lot for a smart phone.
I had an Iphone 3g where after 4.2.1 the solution to speed was to do 2 factory resets in a row.
Some people will return a laptop because they don't want to do a reboot.
------------After the reset, go to the marketplace and the first thing install the T-Mobile My Account app. The original version is problematic and can lead to buggieness
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If you return a phone to Tmobile before doing a factory reset to see if it solves your problem then you simply don't value your time. A factory reset takes all but five minutes. If you call Tmobile you will have to wait for them to ship you a phone, and when it arrives it will be in "factory reset" condition anyway. If you go to a retailer and pick a replacement up, it too will be in the same condition. So if you are going to get a reset replacement, everyone would be wise to try a reset before rushing to Tmobile.
I had the same problems with GB after the update- I didnt do a factory reset though.
Moved to Eagles Blood and seems like a much more stable and cleaner rom- havent tested enough to see if it reboots or not though.
To root, flash clockwork mod recovery using nvflash and install a rooted rom. There's a rooted version of gb stock out there, or you could be adventurous and install one of the many custom ones we have.
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Return your broken phone ASAP. Phones should not randomly turn off or reboot. It is broken. Do not try to fix a broken phone on your own. It will result in nothing but headaches. Take it back now!
Yeah my replacement phone still randomly dies, I'll come back in a few hours and have to do a battery pull. It doesn't reboot like the old one but it does die more.
Should I get the replacement replaced?
Horsey said:
I had the same problems with GB after the update- I didnt do a factory reset though.
Moved to Eagles Blood and seems like a much more stable and cleaner rom- havent tested enough to see if it reboots or not though.
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I ran Xboarders OTA GB with no tweaks since it came out. I then switched to EB 1.07 and had a ton of issues. I then returns to Xboarders OTA tweak and it was flawless. Now I am on to Weapon G2x.
Like I said, I really think a good scrub down and wipe, i.e. factory reset does wonders, at least folks should give it a try.
I absolutely agree that theres a good, actually great batch out there, I have NEVER had a single issue with my phone and its bone stock on 2.2.
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so are you doing this in the store? or calling customer service?
So auto reboot issue is the only issue you people are facing in this mobile phone?
Returned phone . New works flawlessly. Tmo is aware of the issue. When u call you will talk first with an outsourced person. Get past them they will transfer u to tmo who will pretty much no questions asked process ur return
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Mine is still rebooting and having problems, i factory reset twice and still having issues. What should i do now?
same problem with my g2x and my wifes g2x...is there a solution for this?
I bought from ebay after reading reviews that the phone works find after gb update.....that means going back to tmobile is not an option for me
Sonic Marvel said:
Mine is still rebooting and having problems, i factory reset twice and still having issues. What should i do now?
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Purchase at eBay does not affect 1-year warranty.
So I got a TF300t and it has the random restart problem, decided I'm going to take it back and exchange for a new one.
I have a question though:
When I get the new one and turn it on for the first time, it should tell me there is an update. After I install that update, would it be a good idea to Factory Data Reset? Or would that really matter?
If it does matter, I wonder if that could be causing the random restart issue?
Thanks.
Edit: I guess I am more-or-less asking if it is in good practice to wipe/reset after OTA updates?
asdfbat said:
So I got a TF300t and it has the random restart problem, decided I'm going to take it back and exchange for a new one.
I have a question though:
When I get the new one and turn it on for the first time, it should tell me there is an update. After I install that update, would it be a good idea to Factory Data Reset? Or would that really matter?
If it does matter, I wonder if that could be causing the random restart issue?
Thanks.
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You don't lose anything for trying. So my advice is to do it.
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My Mom just got her update to Jelly Bean and ever since then her phone was updated the phone has some serious lag issues. She is completely stock everything so it's not an issue of a bad flash or anything like that. I did a google search and didn't find anything concrete, grant it it's not like I was slaving away for hours either. I was wondering if any others had this same issue. I recommended that she do a factory reset who knows if she actually did it.
Also if I were to flash a rom which one would you recommend? It doesn't have to be jellybean or even ICS just the most functional. She is not a tinkerer by any stretch of the imagination she wants a phone to talk and play with.
My mom said after uninstalling juice defender all is all. Feel free to close thread problem solved
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try reboot and wipe cache
do that ^ if the problem comes back, if can't be solved just wipe/factory reset.
After JB upgrade, my tablet started consuming more RAM. And it keeps restarting. Even though I dont do hard stuff it freezes and try to restart but it gets stuck at ASUS screen. That thing keep turning and turning unless I press the restart button or the battery hits 0. There was no such thing before JB upgrade. And since this is a quad core tablet is it normal? All I'm doing is just surfing the net or watching videos on YouTube + 1-2 tasks. I did much harder things before JB upgrade but there was no such thing as restarting or freezing. Could it be because of the JB upgrade or did I do something wrong with my tablet. Anybody else has this problem? Is there anything I can do to fix that. Should I change my tablet or wait for a new upgrade or what? Would rooting my tablet fix the situation?
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grumm said:
After JB upgrade, my tablet started consuming more RAM. And it keeps restarting. Even though I dont do hard stuff it freezes and try to restart but it gets stuck at ASUS screen. That thing keep turning and turning unless I press the restart button or the battery hits 0. There was no such thing before JB upgrade. And since this is a quad core tablet is it normal? All I'm doing is just surfing the net or watching videos on YouTube + 1-2 tasks. I did much harder things before JB upgrade but there was no such thing as restarting or freezing. Could it be because of the JB upgrade or did I do something wrong with my tablet. Anybody else has this problem? Is there anything I can do to fix that. Should I change my tablet or wait for a new upgrade or what? Would rooting my tablet fix the situation?
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You may want to try the 3 factory resets trick if you haven't already.
Thats OK said:
You may want to try the 3 factory resets trick if you haven't already.
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What is that and how do i do that?
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grumm said:
What is that and how do i do that?
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Be advised the factory reset will wipe the internal SD card and bring your tablet back to a factory state.
If you want to proceed:
Tap on the notification bar in the lower right corner (where the time is displayed.)
Tap on the settings icon (looks like a gear or cog.)
When the settings menu appears look for "backup & reset"
Choose "Factory data reset" (under PERSONAL DATA.)
The following message will appear:
This will erase all data from your tablet's internal
storage, including:
Your Google account
System and app data and settings
Downloaded apps
Music
Photos
Other user data
You are currently signed into the following accounts:
[email protected] (that's if you are signed into Google)
Do this tree times...
After which you will be back to square one with your tablet.
Good luck!
i had this exact same issue. I was on the verge of selling it and getting something else. Then someone convinced me to root. I rooted on Thursday and have not had any issues at all. Its like i have a brand new tablet. Rooting this thing is the way to go. I know you are probably thinking why should you have to root in order to get the device to function as it should. I thought the same exact thing.
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timrock said:
i had this exact same issue. I was on the verge of selling it and getting something else. Then someone convinced me to root. I rooted on Thursday and have not had any issues at all. Its like i have a brand new tablet. Rooting this thing is the way to go. I know you are probably thinking why should you have to root in order to get the device to function as it should. I thought the same exact thing.
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I'm so glad to hear that it's working for you!
I didn't want to root because of the warranty issues. I know it can be reversed but I just didn't want to struggle with that. I'll try the 3 factory resets first. If it doesn't help me, I'll have to root it I guess. Thanks for the answers.
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I had to do a factory reset on my phone, and behold I started to get a new update.
I checked and found it is just for Sep security updates. I have not personally noticed any changes.
Changelog details of the update build N920VVRS3BPI1
Features and or Enhancements
September Security Patch
Resolved known issues
Performance enhancements
Not a lot of help on what performance enhancements nor known issues.
Anyway, my $.02.
darksidesh007 said:
I had to do a factory reset on my phone, and behold I started to get a new update.
I checked and found it is just for Sep security updates. I have not personally noticed any changes.
Changelog details of the update build N920VVRS3BPI1
Features and or Enhancements
September Security Patch
Resolved known issues
Performance enhancements
Not a lot of help on what performance enhancements nor known issues.
Anyway, my $.02.
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This has already been posted about a week and a half ago...
See here - Firmware Official
I'm surprised you said you don't see any improvement in performance because I certainly did.. I'm even getting between 8 and 11 hours of SOT whereas before I was only getting around 4 to 6 so it literally doubled it.. It may also be because I've got a lot of things disabled and I did an entire clean installation of the new firmware because I factory reset right after flashing it and then disabled/ removed a lot of junk and so far it's working better than any of the other ones I've tried!!
I happened to factory reset just before I knew of any new update. Now that I have the update, should I do it again?
pbman1953 said:
I happened to factory reset just before I knew of any new update. Now that I have the update, should I do it again?
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Yes, it is always best to reset after a update.
Have used the update for a couple days now without doing a reset and so far it is better than the last update with a reset with performance and battery life, very impressive. I didn't disable any services/packages, only the disabling of apps which the UI allows by dragging/dropping from the app drawer since my last reset. This helps immensely with the ability to do dirty updates and staying at near peak performance, just an FYI.
May do a full reset this weekend just to be able to start fresh and test, but may not if the current state of my phone stays the same.
MrMike2182 said:
This has already been posted about a week and a half ago...
See here - Firmware Official
I'm surprised you said you don't see any improvement in performance because I certainly did.. I'm even getting between 8 and 11 hours of SOT whereas before I was only getting around 4 to 6 so it literally doubled it.. It may also be because I've got a lot of things disabled and I did an entire clean installation of the new firmware because I factory reset right after flashing it and then disabled/ removed a lot of junk and so far it's working better than any of the other ones I've tried!!
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Did you factory reset? Just out of curiosity.
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tonybahr said:
Did you factory reset? Just out of curiosity.
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Yes when I said "clean installation" I meant factory reset. Sorry about that. I did the factory reset after I installed the update. Don't do it before that, it's pointless.
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Yes when I said "clean installation" I meant factory reset. Sorry about that. I did the factory reset after I installed the update. Don't do it before that, it's pointless.
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Thank you. You answered the question I meant to ask which was before or after the update. My phone could use a fresh start anyway. Thanks again.
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pbman1953 said:
I happened to factory reset just before I knew of any new update. Now that I have the update, should I do it again?
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When you guys reset, do you use the most recent copy or install from scratch? I see 3 choices, last 3 days, last 30 days, or install a fresh copy. I used the last 3 days choice.
All it does is install your apps so you don't have to pick them out once at a time.
Thanks
pbman1953 said:
When you guys reset, do you use the most recent copy or install from scratch? I see 3 choices, last 3 days, last 30 days, or install a fresh copy. I used the last 3 days choice.
All it does is install your apps so you don't have to pick them out once at a time.
Thanks
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I start from scratch.. I don't let it install anything unless I manually tap it to do it so before I turn on my WiFi I set the Google play store and the Galaxy apps to not auto update so it doesn't start updating everything right away.
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I start from scratch.. I don't let it install anything unless I manually tap it to do it so before I turn on my WiFi I set the Google play store and the Galaxy apps to not auto update so it doesn't start updating everything right away.
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Well, since I just did it, I'll see how it goes. But I always turn off auto update on anything. I like to see the choices.
Thanks
Updated clean installed same 4hr ish sot
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You know, I think its possible to go way overboard on the whole reset after every update thing. Remember that now that Samsung is pushing the monthly Android security patches on a more or less consistent basis, you are going to be getting an update almost every month. Do you really want to be resetting that often? Up to you but that's not for me. I did do a reset when it went from 5.x to 6.x but I don't reset just for the monthly updates. I haven't had any problems either. I may do a "just because" reset after six months or so, but I think if you are doing this for every single update its going to get old really fast.
ratman6161 said:
You know, I think its possible to go way overboard on the whole reset after every update thing. Remember that now that Samsung is pushing the monthly Android security patches on a more or less consistent basis, you are going to be getting an update almost every month. Do you really want to be resetting that often? Up to you but that's not for me. I did do a reset when it went from 5.x to 6.x but I don't reset just for the monthly updates. I haven't had any problems either. I may do a "just because" reset after six months or so, but I think if you are doing this for every single update its going to get old really fast.
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If you know what you're doing, and which backup apps to use, guess what? It takes less than 5 minutes to restore all of your stuff after a full reset..
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If you know what you're doing, and which backup apps to use, guess what? It takes less than 5 minutes to restore all of your stuff after a full reset..
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Can you elaborate for the people that it takes longer than 5-10 minutes to re-setup? Are you using a backup program (which one) to use keep your data settings? I know some programs will allow you to backup the data/settings so you don't have to start from scratch but not all allow you to do this. I'm just throwing this out there. I don't need it because I like to reset mine back up... Makes it feel as I have a new phone.
anyone have the Tar Ball for this update? I have a Note 5 in an endless bootloop and SamMobile takes more than two hours to down load. The bootloop is so bad that you cannot get into recovery, the hardware power down does not allow factory reset or power off and the only one that seems to work is to odin the clean software.
Thanks.
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anyone have the Tar Ball for this update? I have a Note 5 in an endless bootloop and SamMobile takes more than two hours to down load. The bootloop is so bad that you cannot get into recovery, the hardware power down does not allow factory reset or power off and the only one that seems to work is to odin the clean software.
Thanks.
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Which firmware did you want?
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Which firmware did you want?
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Not sure which one was being installed when it went south but I'd prefer to load the last known good. N920VVRU3BPJ3
Thanks.
JFam5 said:
Not sure which one was being installed when it went south but I'd prefer to load the last known good. N920VVRU3BPJ3
Thanks.
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I'd suggest you go with this one then because the BPJ3 has a battery draining issue and this new update after that one fixes it..
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298923779
You can thank @Misterxtc for the fast download lol..
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I'd suggest you go with this one then because the BPJ3 has a battery draining issue and this new update after that one fixes it..
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298923779
You can thank @Misterxtc for the fast download lol..
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Awesome, thanks. I forgot to look at AFH.
DUH!