So, I have had my Wing for about a month now...

[jafrank]

And I have tried various programs, some registry edits, hacks, etc - and I think I have settled on the configuration that I want.

During that time, i have installed and uninstalled quite a bit of software - some on the SD card and others into memory.

I think, at this point, what I woud like to do is clear storage (or is it hard reset - or are they the same thing?) and then reinstall the apps that I intend to use, making sure that I install things like Battery Saver and HTC_Home in memory, while installing less critical apps like Google Maps back onto the card.

I guess my question is - what, if anything, should I take care to back up - and what is the best way to do it?

It looks like my contacts and appointments will be restored when I reestablish my Exchange Server connection. I assume that anything which is already on the card is safe, but what about apps that are installed on the card - should they be uninstalled prior to the reset and then reinstalled?

I believe I have read that the PagePool hack will survive?

Any tips, tricks, advice that might help prevent this turning into an all-weekend project?

Thanks!

jafrank

[yoyo22]

Any tips, tricks, advice that might help prevent this turning into an all-weekend project?

Hmmm... 72 views and not one tip.

Well, I guess that's why we in the U.S. call it the Labor Day weekend, Frank . . .

yoyo22

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[jafrank]

Yeah, looks like I might have to jump in and do it....then let y'all know how it went...
:-)

[jpabian]

I did this exact thing last week. My Wing is sync'ed between my Mac and WinXP box. I figured as long as I had those relationships, my data would be fine and I could install whatever I wanted.

I wanted to reformat my card, too. Since I couldn't tell what was leftovers and what was actually reinstalled. I made a "trashMe" directory on the card and moved EVERYTHING into it before I did my final hard reset. Then I just reinstalled everything I wanted to. My phone is much better now. And I have a clear idea what is actually installed now. I was able to restore everything I needed or wanted.