Just wondering what the brainiacs think :)

**CONVBMW** · 02-10-2010, 06:35 PM

I am a firm believer in nuking a drive and doing clean restore. When it gets slow, nuke, restore = happy fast phone.

Question is: What are your thoughts on nuking and restoring an iPhone every 6 months or every year ? Will it cause more damage over a period of time ?

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UPDATE:

Ok. 30 views and no one wants to chime in. LOL.

Com on people. Help a brotha get some knowledge.

**blkcadi** · 02-10-2010, 06:44 PM

I as you say, nuke when it is needed or a firmware update. It will not cause any damage, firmware updates happen every 6 months or so anyway, so nuke away my friend.

**Melech518** · 02-10-2010, 06:45 PM

Restoring is healthy. I restore my phone about once a month or more. It is like a colon cleanse

**CONVBMW** · 02-10-2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by blkcadi

I as you say, nuke when it is needed or a firmware update. It will not cause any damage, firmware updates happen every 6 months or so anyway, so nuke away my friend.

Ahhhhh, Perfect. Bringin the info from the vets !!!!!

Originally Posted by Melech518

Restoring is healthy. I restore my phone about once a month or more. It is like a colon cleanse

WOW....You bring it like that ? Once a month and a squeaky clean colon. LOL !!!!!!

ATTA BOY !!!!!

**blkcadi** · 02-10-2010, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Melech518

It is like a colon cleanse

Kinky........................somehow I knew that, lolz

**CONVBMW** · 02-10-2010, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by blkcadi

kinky........................somehow i knew that, lolz

rad !!!!!!!!!!!:d

**Melech518** · 02-10-2010, 08:09 PM

Haha, oh Cadi

**CONVBMW** · 02-10-2010, 08:13 PM

Um, lets not all 73 of the viewers click so fast on a multiple choice question. LOL.

Originally Posted by blkcadi

kinky........................somehow i knew that, lolz

Originally Posted by melech518

haha, oh cadi :d

lol

**StealthBravo** · 02-10-2010, 11:28 PM

I agree, restore often for a quick and clean system

**CONVBMW** · 02-10-2010, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by StealthBravo

I agree, restore often for a quick and clean system

WOW !!!!! The great SB brings it.

Thank you.

Com on people. Lets not be shy. heh heh

**CaptainChaos** · 02-11-2010, 06:51 AM

When I was using my now fancy iPod/3G I restored at least once a month. However, since I now use the 3GS I haven't restored since I moved up to 3.1.2. The only reason I did it then was due to apps requiring a higher firmware. The lag on the 3G was a killer, but I have never experienced it on the 3GS

**soulthoughts** · 02-11-2010, 10:28 AM

I restore every few months or so just to keep things clean. Uninstalls don't always go right and sometimes leave unwanted things.

**CONVBMW** · 02-11-2010, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by soulthoughts

I restore every few months or so just to keep things clean. Uninstalls don't always go right and sometimes leave unwanted things.

Awesome info.

I am surprised that there arent more people taking the poll.

**screamforme02** · 02-12-2010, 12:26 PM

I like shiny things

**CONVBMW** · 02-12-2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by screamforme02

I like shiny things

Cute.

Shiny as in Tiffanys ? LOL

Where are all my poll takers ?

**StealthBravo** · 02-12-2010, 12:45 PM

I forgot to vote earlier. It's done now

**CONVBMW** · 02-12-2010, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by StealthBravo

I forgot to vote earlier. It's done now

LOL, thanks man

**StealthBravo** · 02-12-2010, 12:48 PM

I wish I had the patience to do it once a month. Nothing like a clean system

**CONVBMW** · 02-12-2010, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by StealthBravo

I wish I had the patience to do it once a month. Nothing like a clean system

I am fanatical about backing up and restoring my own PC. My main reason for asking is that I will do it, often. Just dont want to break anything from wear and tear etc etc.

My prized bootrom is a HUGE deal to me. I would hate to have my phone break

**StealthBravo** · 02-12-2010, 12:56 PM

I would find it very hard to believe that restoring often could cause any damage to your phone. The only negative thing that could come of it is if you accidentally restored to a new firmware that was not jailbreakable or worse you required an unlock and you updated your baseband.

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