Updating using flasher
 

Will updating using the flasher erase all applications on my device?


And do I have to flash both the eMMC and the firmware or can I just flash the firmware?

Re: Updating using flasher
 

Using the flasher will erase all applications so if you want to keep them, back up.

You only have to flash the firmware.

Re: Updating using flasher
 

Is the only way to keep my data without backing up is to update from the app manager?

Re: Updating using flasher
 

Either way DO a backup

Re: Updating using flasher
 

Yes :).

I just finished upgrading mine using the flasher.

Application -> Gone
Wifi Settings-> Gone
Contacts & My Docs-> Gone...just kidding, it stays

Re: Updating using flasher
 

I already did a backup but my connection here (512kb) is too slow so reinstalling all the apps will be a hassle

Re: Updating using flasher
 

is there a way to format the phone to erase everything and start again?

Re: Updating using flasher
 

http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_firmware

After You flashed the device, flash the eMMC = "factory reset"... :)

Re: Updating using flasher
 

blow into ya phone the combined then emmc imgs
i think it will be as good as new after

CN

Re: Updating using flasher
 

But note the warnings about rebooting between PR and the EMMC. I think you remove the -R switch at the end of the Flasher command? Make sure you read all the documentation start to finish before doing anything...