James Ahn
- Forum posts: 6
Nov 14, 2013, 2:07:02 PM via Website
Nov 14, 2013 2:07:02 PM via Website
OK this seems like a silly question but when I Google Nexus 4 factory reset, all I get are instructions on how to do this, and the warning that all memory will be wiped, to include pictures, videos, etc.
When you perform FR (hardwipe or regular) on the Nexus 4, does it wipe the sdcard folder? I went into the menu to do this, and was surprised to see that it says it would--I'm used to having a separate SD card in my Nexus S, and as such I never needed to backup all that extra stuff. It was way more convenient to FR the phone and simply redownload the apps I used. Even the save data from those apps would stored on the SD card and be ready to go.
When phones start getting older and slower due to developer updates getting heavier and heavier, I find FR to be more of a necessity. Thought it was nice having one lumped 16 gigs where everything can be stored, but now I'm thinking otherwise...
When you perform FR (hardwipe or regular) on the Nexus 4, does it wipe the sdcard folder? I went into the menu to do this, and was surprised to see that it says it would--I'm used to having a separate SD card in my Nexus S, and as such I never needed to backup all that extra stuff. It was way more convenient to FR the phone and simply redownload the apps I used. Even the save data from those apps would stored on the SD card and be ready to go.
When phones start getting older and slower due to developer updates getting heavier and heavier, I find FR to be more of a necessity. Thought it was nice having one lumped 16 gigs where everything can be stored, but now I'm thinking otherwise...
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