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Root factory reset after root
- Thread starter ssandler
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- htc droid incredible
paimon.soror
Android Enthusiast
I did a factory reset after I performed a root and deleted some of the stock apps just for good measure. You do not lose root. Cheers
fortesquieu
Android Expert
If this is true, I would want to do a factory reset too! If my root is gone, i would run after you!
jackattack
Member
Does a factory reset bring back apps that were removed after root such as City ID or FriendStream?
paimon.soror
Android Enthusiast
Nope, as long as you removed them from /system/app they will not appear again
jackattack
Member
I was afraid of that. I need to get the friendstream apk somehow.
paimon.soror
Android Enthusiast
I unfortunately deleted mine, but im sure someone else over here may still have it. Hopefully someone can rapidshare it for you.
jackattack
Member
I would be eternally grateful.
jackattack
Member
You sir, happen to be a good man!
xFlawless11x
Member
When you delete friendstream does it mess up facebook sync or photo sync with your phonebook? Just curious.
Cheers,
Flawless
jackattack
Member
I can only speak for me, but I suspect removing FriendStream has caused sync freezes on my phone. I won't know until I put it back, so we'll see.
Other sources have said that after removing FriendStream you should disable Live Sync in the Facebook options (I don't even have Live Sync as an option anymore for some reason). Contacts pictures still update without any problems.
paimon.soror
Android Enthusiast
FriendStream works with Facebook for HTC so yes, there will be some issues when the option for syncing the "Live Feed" in your "Accounts & Sync -> Facebook" section is enabled. This is one of the issues that I had when removing FriendStream.
xFlawless11x
Member
Ah okay. Thanks for the info!
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jackattack
Member
Blotto-
You wouldn't happen to have the .odex file as well, would you?
You wouldn't happen to have the .odex file as well, would you?
jackattack
Member
Thanks for this. Turns out removing Friendstream was causing my unending sync problems (even with Facebook only syncing contacts). I put it back and I have no more issues. Thanks again.
d.scardino
Member
Whats the process for reinstalling friendstream? i tried to install it through app manager but no dice
jackattack
Member
You have to go through the entire root process again so you're in adb shell in recovery. Then install with the cat command the same way you installed superuser.
Asterdroid
Android Expert
Do you also retain custom recovery when you factory reset?