master reset has done wonders!

[Leslie Hatcher]

I did a master reset and my lag has disappeared for now!

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[ndonnine]

What do you mean by "master reset"

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[TheMarcus]

Probably factory reset.

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[ndonnine]

I don't get it. No context so.....

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[Almeuit]

Probably factory reset.

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I would guess it's this. It's the only full reset you can do.

 

[Jonneh]

I tried resetting my master one time...she was not happy.

 

[GibMcFragger]

Lol

 

[Leslie Hatcher]

Ha. Ha. Ha. Factory reset. Excuse me.

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[thehoz]

I did a master reset and my lag has disappeared for now!

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Same here. I also used the LG backup first and restored it. Worked great.

 

[RedOctobyr]

I've wondered about how restoring a backup impacts things, in conjunction with a factory reset.

To use a PC analogy, say my computer is running poorly. I back it all up (Windows, my programs, files, etc), and format the drive. But then, instead of reinstalling Windows from scratch, I simply restore my backup, putting everything back the way it was. The odds are pretty good that I will still be having the same poor-running problem. Formatting then reinstalling Windows and my programs, then copying my data on again, is likely more effective at making it run well again.

My Verizon G4 had heat and battery life problems. I did a factory reset on the 2nd day I owned it, then used Tap and Go to transfer my apps, etc, again from my S3. I only used it for a day before doing the factory reset, so I can't say if it improved/changed after the reset.

The reset didn't fix my issues for me. But perhaps I shouldn't have used Tap and Go while setting it up again, maybe I should have manually installed my apps, etc. However, that would have taken a long time, so it wasn't very appealing.

 

[Leslie Hatcher]

I've wondered about how restoring a backup impacts things, in conjunction with a factory reset.

To use a PC analogy, say my computer is running poorly. I back it all up (Windows, my programs, files, etc), and format the drive. But then, instead of reinstalling Windows from scratch, I simply restore my backup, putting everything back the way it was. The odds are pretty good that I will still be having the same poor-running problem. Formatting then reinstalling Windows and my programs, then copying my data on again, is likely more effective at making it run well again.

My Verizon G4 had heat and battery life problems. I did a factory reset on the 2nd day I owned it, then used Tap and Go to transfer my apps, etc, again from my S3. I only used it for a day before doing the factory reset, so I can't say if it improved/changed after the reset.

The reset didn't fix my issues for me. But perhaps I shouldn't have used Tap and Go while setting it up again, maybe I should have manually installed my apps, etc. However, that would have taken a long time, so it wasn't very appealing.

I didn't use a back up 100% this time, I use Verizon Cloud to back up pics, music, etc. I used the LG/Google restore, just for my apps. Then I went in and manually chose which things to restore from Verizon Cloud. It was time cobsuming, but my lag is still gone. Only thing I am thinking about now is possibly returning for a leather back. I wish I were one of those people who:
A. Didn't love having the latest devices,
And B. Could use a phone without a case. I am so scared to drop a phone, when I don't have a case in it.

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[maxburn]

I've made a habit of doing a factory reset when I get a new Android device before I even start setting things up. Then reinstall apps from the play store, not from some backup. Seems to get things started off on the right foot, I've never had the weird issues reported by others.

 

[tardus]

I've made a habit of doing a factory reset when I get a new Android device before I even start setting things up. Then reinstall apps from the play store, not from some backup. Seems to get things started off on the right foot, I've never had the weird issues reported by others.

I started off with restore from LG backp. G3 to g4 to a second g4 and no problems. But just because worked for me may not be best practice.

 

[dpham00]

Cleaned up an off topic post. Let's keep things on topic. If you have a separate question, please create a separate thread for it

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[ibcop]

I've made a habit of doing a factory reset when I get a new Android device before I even start setting things up. Then reinstall apps from the play store, not from some backup. Seems to get things started off on the right foot, I've never had the weird issues reported by others.

I do this as well and after any major update (ie Kit Kat to Lollipop) - yes a pia, but also gives me piece of mind.

 

[Leslie Hatcher]

I haven't had to do a factory reset on a phone in a very long time. I had tried everything else to fix the lag in this phone, and nothing helped. It was a pain to reinstall everything, but worked out in my favor.

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