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Factory reset with a rooted TF101

I have upgraded my FT101 to the stock ICS, and then rooted. Now I'd like to wipe all the personal stuff (gmail account, setup, apps, widgets, etc.). Can I simply do it through factory reset? Or do I have to unroot it first? Thanks in advance for your help!

Factory reset will do that just fine. Root doesn't matter at all for this.

locutus7o9 said:
Factory reset will do that just fine. Root doesn't matter at all for this.
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Thanks for the kind help! Would it be still rooted after factory reset?

mj56gt said:
Thanks for the kind help! Would it be still rooted after factory reset?
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Yes. It will be still rooted.

Factory reset is just formatting /data. The rest of the system (root included) is left unmodified.
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GPS isn't working

Hi Folks,
My phone doesn't seem to lock my exact location on any of the mapping apps. I have tried downloading all possible GPS apps but nothing seemed to work. Is factory resetting my phone is the only solution? I have a Verizon version.
I have couple of questions:
1. I am rooted and I have TWRP installed. if I factory reset, am I going to lose both?
Your help is highly appreciated.

stackystack said:
Hi Folks,
My phone doesn't seem to lock my exact location on any of the mapping apps. I have tried downloading all possible GPS apps but nothing seemed to work. Is factory resetting my phone is the only solution? I have a Verizon version.
I have couple of questions:
1. I am rooted and I have TWRP installed. if I factory reset, am I going to lose both?
Your help is highly appreciated.
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Factory reset wipes the data partition, not system. You won't lose root or TWRP.
The only app I use for GPS is FasterGPS
It might help with the speed. Hopefully you can get it working.

Hi scottdanpor,
Thanks much for quick reply. I am going to try the app you suggested, if that didn't work. I'll factory reset it.
Will post back if it solves my issue.

stackystack said:
Hi scottdanpor,
Thanks much for quick reply. I am going to try the app you suggested, if that didn't work. I'll factory reset it.
Will post back if it solves my issue.
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oops I meant to post https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps&hl=en. Fasterfix is for 4.2 or older.

scottdanpor said:
oops I meant to post Fasterfix is for 4.2 or older.
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LOL I was about to post back that the app isn't opening on my phone :laugh:

stackystack said:
LOL I was about to post back that the app isn't opening on my phone :laugh:
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Sorry!

Tried to downgrade firmware from 511070220 to 510058520. Now a lockscreen appears.

I tried to downgrade my rooted firmware from 511070220 to 510058520. After reboot I get a lockscreen. Anyone know how to fix this?
Only pressing the option key brings me to the regular menu.

yazyazoo said:
I tried to downgrade my rooted firmware from 511070220 to 510058520. After reboot I get a lockscreen. Anyone know how to fix this?
Only pressing the option key brings me to the regular menu.
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You might need to do a factory reset.

rbox said:
You might need to do a factory reset.
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I have the two sites blocked and cwm installed. Is a factory reset safe?

yazyazoo said:
I have the two sites blocked and cwm installed. Is a factory reset safe?
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Yes

nyder said:
Yes
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Thanks a lot!

Factory Reset not working

Cannot get Factory reset to work. Is this because of root? How can I get it to work?

Jep56 said:
Cannot get Factory reset to work. Is this because of root? How can I get it to work?
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Nevermind...jeeeeeez. I got it

Factory reset before setting up?

Do you think I should have factory reset my phone before first use?

thegameksk said:
Do you think I should have factory reset my phone before first use?
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No reason to
/CK