WTF moment

[Carbon Stig]

Ok I'm totally new to Android.

I returned my first TB last week to wirefly and ended up getting another TB from VZW.com. The first TB I had downloaded several apps, but before returning it I did a hard reset to erase all of the data I had saved including contacts, messages, and apps. I even reformatted the SD to wipe it clean.

1 week later, today I have my 2nd brand new TB. Totally clean, no apps...

Just now, when I turned on my phone, I have all the apps that were downloaded on the first TB. WTH? Does this get backed up by Google? Or Verizon? I did do a backup assist, but I thought that was only for Contacts?

I know it's noob question, but this is really weird.

Can someone explain to me what's going on?

 

[BoNg420]

Your google account remembers most apps you download from the market. When you first login on your new phone it will download those apps.

 

[rayzryd266]

LOL...short answer - yes

 

[tropper]

Ok I'm totally new to Android.

I returned my first TB last week to wirefly and ended up getting another TB from VZW.com. The first TB I had downloaded several apps, but before returning it I did a hard reset to erase all of the data I had saved including contacts, messages, and apps. I even reformatted the SD to wipe it clean.

1 week later, today I have my 2nd brand new TB. Totally clean, no apps...

Just now, when I turned on my phone, I have all the apps that were downloaded on the first TB. WTH? Does this get backed up by Google? Or Verizon? I did do a backup assist, but I thought that was only for Contacts?

I know it's noob question, but this is really weird.

Can someone explain to me what's going on?

Yup aint android awesome!!!!

 

[bdragon]

That s??t had me baffled when I completely wiped my phone and installed a ROM last week. All my apps popped back up.