Will all my apps be deleted

fullhd · Post time 2017-1-18 20:45:09

Hi
I am thinking of trying the Beta 7 update via the flash software, my question will it wipe the phone of all my files and currently installed apps, not a good idea as I use it for work............Thanks for any advice in advance

Mats · Post time 2017-1-18 22:48:57

Yes, I think you have to wipe user data. The upcoming FOTA final release may (ought to) preserve your apps and data.

fullhd · Post time 2017-1-18 23:42:01

The reason I asked is the Flash software has Firmware update facility, I was wondering if it would just update the OS and not affect anything else?

Mats · Post time 2017-1-19 02:09:40

The flash software also allows to unchecked user data, but the beta test requirements says:

The beta releases will be provided in SP Flash Tool compatible format only. No OTA or recovery updates will be available. As a beta tester you are obliged to flash every release as a clean installation by choosing the 'Firmware Upgrade' option in the flasher app. When updating to a new beta version, you are not allowed to keep your old user data, the userdata partition always have to be overwritten by the one contained in the ROM

(my emphasis)