From the Android Forums: Factory information reset inquiries

acr456 asks in the Android Central forums,

Hello, I am going to factory reset my cellphone. Nevertheless, my question is, given that this is a total reset will it also rollback to the version of Android that the EVO was launched with? For illustration, I know have version 2. 3. five. Will it roll it all the way back to 2. 1 ? I just want my data erased, I want to hold all my system updates including whatever updates Sprint sent. Do I have anything to fear about?

Also, the EVO I'm resetting is deactivated. After the reset is comprehensive will I be capable to entirely use my cellphone without the need of a Sprint connection? I have Wifi so that will do.

We're glad you asked! We get this 1 a great deal, and we can see why the phrase factory information reset would make one particular feel it was currently being returned to the factory, out-of-box issue. Fortunately, it's not. A factory reset will erase all consumer settings ( points like property screen customizations, Wifi networks, sound settings and the like) and delete all apps downloaded from the Google Play store. It will not touch something that is component of the technique files, so your worse situation scenario (and truly the probably scenario ) is that system apps that have been up to date from the Google Play store ( points like the Gmail app or Maps) will just will need updated from the Play retailer once more. You are going to still be on the most recent 2. 3. five version, but the rest will be clean like a new device.

As for it operating with no Sprint service, almost everything but calls and SMS/MMS will work just fine. I've had my EVO 4G unact ivated for more than a year now and use it to keep very little ones occupied when they come for a pay a visit to. Working with Wifi, all your Google services, which include the crucial a single -- the Google Play retailer -- will nevertheless work just fine. Fantastic luck, and have enjoyable with your new EVO PDA!

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