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adam79
15th July 2009, 03:40 PM
Is using the "Clear Storage" feature the same as re-flashing the ROM?

Thanks.
toadlife
15th July 2009, 05:38 PM
AFAIK, Yes.
raghu13uk
18th July 2009, 06:44 AM
I don't think so.
sambalbij
18th July 2009, 11:34 AM
Clear storage just removes all the things that you added/changed to your phone. Reflashing also restores the rom. So for removing your junk use clear storage, and if you have a bad flash use reflash.
Digital Outcast
27th July 2009, 04:21 PM
You can think of clearing storage similarly to a quick format on your computer. It clears the ExtROM on your device, effectively removing all customizations/data placed there since the ROM was loaded to the NAND flash. The device returns to it's original state and brings up the "first-time" Windows Mobile welcome/customization screen.

Flashing a ROM actually re-writes over the NAND flash. Depending on the ROM Update Utility (RUU) used, this may or may not also do a hard-reset afterwards. This is why many custom ROM chefs and users suggest doing a hard-reset after flashing a ROM.