Completely reload hero to default and reflash

[deathleprechaun]

Here is the issue:

I am having problems with my hero and I want to completely wipe the phone and reload it back to the way I bought it as well as clearing the SD card. Basically hard core stock. Then load Fresh Rom on there, format the SD card for apps2sd, then get it they way I want it with apps and what not.

My phone has been locking up and giving me errors and I believe its something I did before the fresh rom and apps2sd was on there.

I have the basic knowledge so I just need a simple in order process. Sorry if its a repeat I just would like it all in one process so I don't get confused and screw something up or get something out of order.

Thanks in advance

[athlet1c]

thats easy .look at Thacounty fixes listed in this thread http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=90380 .the stock RUU will restore it back. as well as checking the thread for the apps2sd

[grock]

but if he has aps2sd on there... wont they just be restored? shouldnt he format the sd?

[thacounty]

Originally Posted by grock

but if he has aps2sd on there... wont they just be restored? shouldnt he format the sd?

If he has a2sd2 the format won't do him any good. He needs to re-partition, then format in order to start clean. But an RUU Flash will not allow those apps to be on the SD card so even though the apps will be there, they won't work on a non rooted stock device.

[athlet1c]

Originally Posted by thacounty

If he has a2sd2 the format won't do him any good. He needs to re-partition, then format in order to start clean. But an RUU Flash will not allow those apps to be on the SD card so even though the apps will be there, they won't work on a non rooted stock device.

That is why i kept it simple. somethings are better explained that way....... . just refer to the sticky whenever your in a sticky situation....sorry had to

[thacounty]

Originally Posted by athlet1c

That is why i kept it simple. somethings are better explained that way....... . just refer to the sticky whenever your in a sticky situation....sorry had to

Exactly. I like your logic haha.

[athlet1c]

lol i appreciate it bro

[deathleprechaun]

ok so if i get what you are saying I would;

1) Partition to a single partition, and Format sd card so it is empty (or use new sd card)
2) Reload the stock RUU
3) Root the phone
4) Partition SD card for apps2sd
5) Flash with Fresh or a new ROM
6) Start installing apps/themes/and what not

Is that order right? Thats what I am assuming I should do. I also read on xda and other posts that some people will set sizes for the partitions, is that neccesary? and/or does it actually offer a performance advantage?

[athlet1c]

looks good

[deathleprechaun]

Originally Posted by athlet1c

looks good

Thank you sir, the thanks is in order.
What about the partition sizes?