Will clearing cache partition lose my game progress?

[cydewaze]

My S5 has started powering itself off randomly during the day. I'm thinking about wiping the cache partition to try to fix this, but I have several games that I don't want to lose progress on. Will wiping my cache partition mean that I lose my progress?

 

[SpookDroid]

Nope. Clearing data from a particular app would (or from the whole phone, which would cause to lose all data). Clearing cache would only clear temporary files stored so that the app/game loads faster, so after you clear it, some apps might take a bit longer to start the first time.

 

[cydewaze]

Thanks! Hope this fixes the problem.

 

[SpookDroid]

You can also try running in Safe Mode to see if the problem is a specific app. Safe Mode stops all 3rd party apps from loading at boot, so only the apps that you specifically open are allowed to run. This helps debug issues by allowing you to run only system apps at first, sort of like having your phone on a factory reset state but while keeping your data and apps installed. Then if you fire up a certain app and it acts up, you know who the culprit is.

I would also keep an eye out to the battery/process report and see if any app stands out as having abnormal consumption.

 

[cydewaze]

Thanks. This just started a few days ago, and I don't remember installing any new apps recently. Actually, I take that back. I side-loaded an APK that lets me run FoxFi without having to change my screen lock to pw/pin. So I guess I could freeze that and see if it helps. But I'll just try this first. It seems a bit speedier after the cache wipe.

 

[SpookDroid]

Good luck! And we're always here to try to help when needed

 

[cydewaze]

Well it was fine for a couple of days, and then today it had two self power offs. I'm worried it's a hardware problem.

 

[Tech-Newb]

Random restarts can be an indication of a worn-out battery that needs to be replaced. Buy a new battery to see if it fixes the problems.

Once, my tab s started restarting randomly. I tried factory resetting, reflash but no luck. Someone recommend me to replace the battery and the random restart is gone!

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[cydewaze]

Random restarts can be an indication of a worn-out battery that needs to be replaced. Buy a new battery to see if it fixes the problems.

Once, my tab s started restarting randomly. I tried factory resetting, reflash but no luck. Someone recommend me to replace the battery and the random restart is gone!

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Thanks! I actually have a spare battery. I'm going to swap them out right now.

EDIT: The one in the phone was actually my aftermarket spare. The original Samsung battery is back in it now. Fingers re-crossed!

 

[SpookDroid]

Good luck! And let us know if it worked or not!

 

[Tech-Newb]

Hope it fixes your problem!

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[cydewaze]

So far it has! It's been three days now, and no random power-offs at all. Looks like I'm chucking that spare battery and ordering up a replacement!

Thanks for the tip!

 

[SpookDroid]

Glad the problem was fixed! Too bad you have to get a new battery, though.

 

[Tech-Newb]

Glad that i can help you!
Feel free to ask the forums more if you have anymore questions and troubles!

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[cydewaze]

Glad the problem was fixed! Too bad you have to get a new battery, though.

Eh, it was only 12 bucks. I'll take that over having to get a new phone any day.

 

[Tech-Newb]

Eh, it was only 12 bucks. I'll take that over having to get a new phone any day.

Dont forget to buy only OEM batteries and trusted 3rd party batteries!

Some battery might state they have huge MAH and cheaper but actually its worse than OEM batteries. Also, 3rd party batteries have shorter life and more dangerous.

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[SpookDroid]

You don't want a hoverboard-fire incident in your phone, after all hehe

 

[cydewaze]

lol, well I only buy ones that have good customer reviews. I still have four batteries from my Moto D2 that lasted from the first week I had that phone until it died.

 

[SpookDroid]

Four batteries???!!! Dude, what do you do with your phones??!!! haha I bought an extra (one!) for the Note 4 and I used it a handful of times in a year. Now I just don't mind that the Note 5 doesn't have a removable battery. It goes on all day, and on those 'heavy use' days, like vacations taking pictures everywhere, it's easier (and cheaper!) to get a portable battery pack that doesn't need a special charger and can be used for other devices.