Hard reset prep

[Rodzlla]

I am going to do a hard reset because I cannot stand the constant resetting my 700p has been doing lately. However, I worry that 3rd party apps will be reinstalled. I upgraded from a K7135 and some of the software made it over to my 700p. I no longer use them and do not need them. How can I be sure they do not get installed on first hotsync?

Thanks in advance.

[chris]

Check out this guide on Upgrading to the Treo 650. The information is the same for the 700p. Basically, you'll want to rename your backup folder to old-backup.

-Chris

[Rodzlla]

Thanks. I'll give it a try. Can you tell me how to hard reset on the 700p?

[Kreth]

Thanks. I'll give it a try. Can you tell me how to hard reset on the 700p?

Remove the battery cover and use your stylus to press and release the reset button while holding down the red power button. Keep holding the power button until you see a confirmation screen with a graphic of the 5-way. Press up on the 5-way to confirm.

[benjie]

A few suggestions before doing you start installing again.

#1 - use an install manager - it'll make life easier. There are several flavors available.

#2 - do you use a third party launcher? A good one goes a long way toward helping with memory conservation. I use ZLauncher.

#3 - install a cache monitoring application. I use Memory Info to monitor and clear the DB cache.

#4 - if you are having a bunch of resets, take a look at a couple of sites that discuss this. One site is http://resco.net/palm/backup/aboutbackup.asp
another site is http://www.bitsnbolts.com/nvfs.php

Do you have a good backup program that backs up to the SD card? There are some good ones out there, including a free one that is highly rated. I use BackupManager and Resco Backup.


Ben

[PPCMD]

I have moved away from 3rd party launchers and just use a simple skinner for the default launcher. PalmRevolt and then use PowerRun to move the larger apps to my SD CD.

I was wondering about a good DB Cache Manger to keep the garbage cleaned out, where do you get Memory Info?

Thanks.

[greeniis]

A few suggestions before doing you start installing again.

#1 - use an install manager - it'll make life easier. There are several flavors available.


Ben

Any recommendations on a particular install manager?

Ginnie

[benjie]

ZLauncher, the big guy of launchers, has it built in. I use it primarily. However, Destaller lite is a good one - it'll show you the info you need to get the job done. With experience and ZLauncher, I have no need for a more powerful installer/uninstaller solution. Ben