Why do I need to periodically reboot Evo?

[Fisherking]

I've noticed that I periodically need to reboot my Evo, ie, turn it off and remove/reinstall battery. I've done this when the Evo doesn't perform as it's supposed to, e.g., when I can't see my text messages being typed in landscape or when I attach the Evo to the PC via USB cable but the dialogue box doesn't come up giving me the option to mount. Otherwise, I rarely power off the Evo (ie, its power on 24/7).

Does anyone else have this problem and is there something I can do to prevent the need to reboot, or is this simply a function of having a complex set of features? Thanks

 

[dante501]

I do have the same issue. I believe it is probably just of rooting it even shut down and reboot by it self. Didn't do it before rooting. I think it might be the overclocking and voltage change that makes it run kinda unstable but oh well its ok I guess. That's what u get for ****ing around with a few phone. Lol

 

[takeshi]

Difficult to say. You'd need to troubleshoot the matter. What's using your CPU? I've seen Watchdog recommended for this but have never used it myself.

 

[Fisherking]

Thanks, Takeshi. I'll check out Watchdog. Re CPU usage, I've added about 6 or 7 apps since buying the phone and the main ones I use are web browser, music, Slacker Radio, and MP3 Music Download. I periodically kill them via advanced task killer.

 

[cloak.n.dagger]

I know it's a sucky option but typically when these kinds of problems crop up, doing a factory restore fixes the problem. Just make sure to backup you contacts and sync with app brain so you can reinstall all your apps after words.

 

[bclinger#IM]

I reset mine every morning in order to keep the Bluetooth functionality functioning properly. Also, all electronic devices need a reboot/reset periodically. Factory restore/reset or whatever really takes care of it for a short period of time.

 

[milominderbinde]

I wish that there was an app that woudl reboot the phone every night at some certain time.

Even if your phone is working perfectly, a daily reboot keeps it at top speed..

 

[bclinger#IM]

It does. I do a nightly backup with Sprite Backup. In the WM release the device reboots after the backup is done. I will send a note to the developers requesting it.