Thread: JL_Cmdr vs. Wipe Handheld

Quote: Originally Posted by jsconyers 2) It is as simple as running the OS install as you would any other time. Well...I finally used JL_CMDR last night and when it was time to reload the OS, I found out that Desktop Manager couldn't find my device [Device Connected (PIN): None]. Sooo.....after having a heart attack, I went to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and ran loader.exe. I'm not sure if there were...

1) Sometimes if you're receiving errors, your only option may to be wipe the device. Also, as I've stated, some people like to have a "clean" install. 2) It is as simple as running the OS install as you would any other time.

Guess it's like install Win 7 over Vista. Clean install vs upgrade I always do a full wipe when upgrading.

Quote: Originally Posted by Preroll 1) Why would you want to get the unit completely wiped to receive the JVM 507 error? Maybe I'm misreading the question but the error isn't the goal. Entirely wiping the device is.

doing an upgrade says it's wiping out files but it don't. otherwise people wouldn't recommend clean installs. i always have better performace with new installs using jlcommander. everytime i do upgrades i get big time glitches. you wouldn't build a new house on a used foundation. why would you do upgrades. pc or phone. nothing but headaches.

Quote: Originally Posted by Preroll I'm not sure if there were other things to try but that worked and I actually found the OS install to be quicker with nothing in the unit vs. doing an upgrade from a previous OS version. There are times you will want to just do the OS upgrade. If you have application that were installed OTA you may not want to use JL_Cmdr. Doing an OS upgrade the normal way will backup those applications and re-install...

The idea of wiping first is simply to eliminate the possibility of a corrupted file on an upgrade... it's rare, but it happens, and you end up with a berry in a reboot loop until you wipe it... I prefer a clean wipe and reload... but I enjoy playing with settings every time I do a new install... I pretty much only ever put my address book and calander back on... even 3rd party apps get omitted, because once it's back up, I can...