Factory Reset

Gee-Pee · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject: Factory Reset

Could someone please confirm what the Factory Reset actually does. e.g. if I have updated both the Application and maps on my device, are these affected by the reset. Can't say if I have ever thought about this before although I have used the FC to solve problems, but the circumstances were on a device which had no updates on it.
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mikealder · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:23 pm Post subject:

The map and Navcore installed to your device will not be affected by a "Restore Factory Defaults" what it will do is wipe any usename/ email address and it clears the MapSettings.cfg file forcing you to re-enter your Home address and any POI warnings etc - Mike

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:25 pm Post subject:

When I did one it didn't affect the NavCore or maps and just reset all the settings. Any user customisations such as Home location are also lost.

Take a backup first because restoring it will undo the FC.

Gee-Pee · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys and Happy New Year.

That's what I hoped and assumed. Just want to clean one of my devices and sell it. Will do a Factory Reset and remove all the PGPSW Files - already have a backup. Wink

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Andy_P · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 6:10 pm Post subject:

Here's a list I made a couple of years ago GeePee.

Factory Reset - What it does and doesn't do

A few things may have been added since then but I think it's still right as far as it goes.

Gee-Pee · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 6:27 pm Post subject:

Privateer · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info,

I have been recently advised by TomTom Support to do a factory reset. I've already done some semi restores, and I'll do another full backup before I take anther step!

Now, instead of having to remember how I've customised my TomTom 950, what files do I need to restore from, in order to keep things the same?

Is is just the following file?:

MapSettings.cfg

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PaulB2005 · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject:

As mentioned above I did a total backup after stupidly following TT CS and doing a FC. I lost all my MapShare changes and a total restore bought them all back. Probably the safest bet tbh.

Andy_P · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:19 pm Post subject:

Privateer · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:41 pm Post subject:

Hi Andy,

Pocketgps · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:59 pm Post subject:

Note: If you are going to sell your TT, then make sure you edit the file called: ttgo.bif

As your email or TT HOME email address you use is stored in that file.

And it may also show your home location.

Not sure if the file gets reset when you do a factory reset.

Gee-Pee · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject:

mikealder · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:36 pm Post subject:

After you have performed the FR open the ttgo.bif file in the root of the drive letter associated with the device by right clicking the file and use OpenWith/ NotePad if this still contains certain personal details then further editing might be required. Look at the Lat/ Long for the Home address etc - Mike

Gee-Pee · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject:

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