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Messaging Accounts deleted after Soft Reset

Hi guys!
I'm using a Trinity (WM6; Build 17944.0.3.1), everythings is great - except whenever I do a soft reset my messaging accounts are no longer there (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) default accounts such as Text & MMS are intact but I always end up setting up my Yahoo & Gmail account whenever I do a soft reset.
Any tips?

locate a file called "startclean" in /windows/startup, and delete it, that could be the reason.

taiseer999 said:
locate a file called "startclean" in /windows/startup, and delete it, that could be the reason.
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Excellent tip. I'll try it out and report if it works.

taiseer999 said:
locate a file called "startclean" in /windows/startup, and delete it, that could be the reason.
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I opened my startup folder and there is no reference to "startclean."
I have the following: btdwake, poutlook & VCDaemon. I already did a hard reset & after setting up a new message account (Yahoo & Gmail) after resetting these accounts vanish.
Help!

mcnl6754 said:
Hi guys!
I'm using a Trinity (WM6; Build 17944.0.3.1), everythings is great - except whenever I do a soft reset my messaging accounts are no longer there (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) default accounts such as Text & MMS are intact but I always end up setting up my Yahoo & Gmail account whenever I do a soft reset.
Any tips?
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you can use this to restore them accounts, works great.
I've noticed the same thing happening on my P3600 after installing certain programs (too bad I dont remember which ones) but only on certain ROM's

mndgz said:
you can use this to restore them accounts, works great.
I've noticed the same thing happening on my P3600 after installing certain programs (too bad I dont remember which ones) but only on certain ROM's
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What can I use? Is there a URL or Hyperlink?

mndgz said:
you can use this to restore them accounts, works great.
I've noticed the same thing happening on my P3600 after installing certain programs (too bad I dont remember which ones) but only on certain ROM's
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Got it. Thanks! Will send feedback once I get my device setup.
Thanks again.

Problem Solved - for me anyway
Had the same problem, was driving me crazy untill I found this:
Set up all your settings, email accounts, etc. Make sure your phone is not plugged in to your charger or sync cable, if it is, unplug the cable and wait a few moments. Turn off your phone by holding the power button for 4 seconds,
then restart.
Apparrently this writes the settings to memory so that after a soft reset they won't be lost.
I did this two days ago and the problem has not re-occurred for me.
Here's hoping.

Messaging accounts and passwords disappearing probably solved!
Hi to all!
After a few days with this terrible problem I think I've found a solution!
For me it works for 100% and I really hope that it'll help you too.
So, the theory (you can look immediately to the next chapter if you don't care about details and just want the solution):
Problem with settings (mail accounts, passwords, exchange folders) disappearing and known solution (start IE, disconnect, turn off) telling us that problem is connected with saving settings to the filesystem.
There might be 3 problems:
1. Some huge cache for system setting. Flush operation is not so often, so everything lost during a soft reset.
2. Some error in system databases support.
3. We're closing system application in some wrong way....
So, I started with simple 3rd variant and I've found out that all of us are using HTC X-button application to close running programs instead of minimize them.
Currently I have installed PDAVIET rom with X-Button 1.51 (build 30470).
The Solution:
Open registry editor and remove X-Button daemon "taskserStart.exe" - go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Init and find value "LaunchXX" with data "taskserStart.exe" and delete it!
That's all!
Thank you!
EDIT:
To avoid misunderstanding I'll describe steps:
1. Delete registry value: "Open registry editor and remove X-Button daemon "taskserStart.exe" - go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Init and find value "LaunchXX" with data "taskserStart.exe" and delete it!"
2. SoftReset
3. Enter passwords, restore accounts etc.
4. Completed!
Also I've found previous version of X-Button and with this version accounts and passwords don't disappear: View attachment X-Button1.5.cab

Lost Settings
Hi all,
I have problems with the same ROM's, I found this thread and go test this.
I lost BT, WiFi, IE and Mail setting

efrost said:
Hi to all!
After a few days with this terrible problem I think I've found a solution!
For me it works for 100% and I really hope that it'll help you too.
So, the theory (you can look immediately to the next chapter if you don't care about details and just want the solution):
Problem with settings (mail accounts, passwords, exchange folders) disappearing and known solution (start IE, disconnect, turn off) telling us that problem is connected with saving settings to the filesystem.
There might be 3 problems:
1. Some huge cache for system setting. Flush operation is not so often, so everything lost during a soft reset.
2. Some error in system databases support.
3. We're closing system application in some wrong way....
So, I started with simple 3rd variant and I've found out that all of us are using HTC X-button application to close running programs instead of minimize them.
Currently I have installed PDAVIET rom with X-Button 1.51 (build 30470).
The Solution:
Open registry editor and remove X-Button daemon "taskserStart.exe" - go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Init and find value "LaunchXX" with data "taskserStart.exe" and delete it!
That's all!
Thank you!
EDIT:
To avoid misunderstanding I'll describe steps:
1. Delete registry value: "Open registry editor and remove X-Button daemon "taskserStart.exe" - go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Init and find value "LaunchXX" with data "taskserStart.exe" and delete it!"
2. SoftReset
3. Enter passwords, restore accounts etc.
4. Completed!
Also I've found previous version of X-Button and with this version accounts and passwords don't disappear: View attachment 49412
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Does this mean, that the Installation of the linked X-Button 1.5 version
would avoid the problem??
Olioaglio

Olioaglio said:
Does this mean, that the Installation of the linked X-Button 1.5 version
would avoid the problem??
Olioaglio
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In general, yes, but I didn't try to install older version above working newer version.
What I did is:
1. Removed registry key and then soft reset.
2. Install older version.
Thank you!

As to me X-button is not related to this issue. This is a feature of wm6 implemented with bugs by Dopod, who provided a lap with bugs.
This issue and others can affect a lot (if not every) dopod roms, It can be mitigated by disabling file system cache, but require a new lap to be solved.
Have a look here and around for further information:
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa923659.aspx
Ciao

claros said:
As to me X-button is not related to this issue. This is a feature of wm6 implemented with bugs by Dopod, who provided a lap with bugs.
This issue and others can affect a lot (if not every) dopod roms, It can be mitigated by disabling file system cache, but require a new lap to be solved.
Have a look here and around for further information:
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa923659.aspx
Ciao
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Hi!
As I said, it might be problem with cache, but nevertheless new version of X-Button closes system applications in different way than old version (probably using KillProcess or something... I didn't study it in details) and with old one system applications have time to save their settings.
It is true that reason is not in X-Button, but using old version I don't have this problem at all.
Solution is not for fixing a bug in OS, but for avoiding the problem.
Thank you!
P.S. Thanks for the link. I'll study it.

shelby67 said:
Had the same problem, was driving me crazy untill I found this:
Set up all your settings, email accounts, etc. Make sure your phone is not plugged in to your charger or sync cable, if it is, unplug the cable and wait a few moments. Turn off your phone by holding the power button for 4 seconds,
then restart.
Apparrently this writes the settings to memory so that after a soft reset they won't be lost.
I did this two days ago and the problem has not re-occurred for me.
Here's hoping.
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I did as instructed, and this worked exactly as stated. WOW!
My settings are retained whenever I do a soft reset. Simple, clear & more importantly IT WORKS!!
Thanks.

Not So Fast!
mcnl6754 said:
I did as instructed, and this worked exactly as stated. WOW!
My settings are retained whenever I do a soft reset. Simple, clear & more importantly IT WORKS!!
Thanks.
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Thanks mcnl6754,
However not long after I posted, I lost my settings again. I haven't tried esofts fix yet. I was hoping for some more feedback first.
I did ring HTC (Australia) about this, they denied any fault of the ROM.
I am using the latest official ANZ rom from their website.

shelby67 said:
Thanks mcnl6754,
However not long after I posted, I lost my settings again. I haven't tried esofts fix yet. I was hoping for some more feedback first.
I did ring HTC (Australia) about this, they denied any fault of the ROM.
I am using the latest official ANZ rom from their website.
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After trying out your suggestion - I have sucessfully retained my message settings for 3 days without a glitch so far. Have done as much as 10 soft resets just to make sure it was retained. So for me everything has worked out perfectly.
Thanks again.

Hi to all!
I have to tell that disabling X-Button was working for a week or so and then I lost my settings again.
Also I tried to disable file system cache, it was working for a few days and yesterday night I've lost my settings once more.
100% solution doesn't exist yet.
I'll keep trying, but I feel like it would be easier to create small application which will configure everything (network, e-mails) and put it into autostart. :-\ I'll work on this issue next weekend.

Problem Solved
I've install Mary ROM and problem solved!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=327967

some body have tried to disable the system cache???

Reminders not reminding

Hi all
a recent issue seems to be affecting my xda artemis (o2 branded). None of my reminders, appointments , alarms and tasks are alerting me when I have set them to. The sounds and notifications are on as is the display message set to on. The volume is also on and in all other respects the device seems to be working accurately.
I have made no changes to the ROM or Directory, no new applications have been added and none removed or altered.
Further symptoms appear to be that when performing a soft reset about 1x a week the device will sound all manner of alarms and reminders, but fails to display any notification of what they are for. I have to wait 10 - 15 minutes for this annoyance to stop before I can continue to use my device normally.
I use wisbar advance 2.8.0.3 beta and have had no problems with it so far. The above problems occur whether or not wisbar is running.
Thoughts comments and solutions as always welcome.
Cheers
Pete

Please look into the \Windows\StartUp folder and write down the list of LNK files you have there. Maybe something is missing.
BTW: which PIM application are you using?

The .lnk folders showing in the Windows\StartUp folder are:
services - 29b
SpbBackupRunner - 51b
WisBarAdv - 65b
I am using SPB Pocket Plus v3.2.0 - Build 5561 as my PIM
Pete

Strange, just 3 LNK files there? But OK, try this...
Attached you can find ZIPed poutlook.lnk file.
Unzip and put "poutlook.lnk" into \Windows\StartUp\ folder.
Finally do soft-reset of your device and check if it helps or not.

Stranger and stranger....
the last list I posted was generated through Resco file explorer, but when I looked in the start ups folder via activsync the following list appeared...
btdwake - 25b
CapNotify - 27b
poutlook - 14b
sddaemon - 26b
services - 29b
SPBbackupRunner - 51b
WiFiInit - 26b
WisBarAdv - 65b
so I guess this means I dont need to put poutlook in there after all huh?
Any more thoughts please?
Cheers
Pete

Try this trick:
1. Go to Settings -> Power and set your device to NOT switch automatically off in <amount> minutes. The goal the to avoid the sleep mode into which the device is automatically put in after few minutes of innactivity.
It means, now your device will not go to sleep (display off etc.) automatically - we need it for our test. You can revert to current values after test.
Also note: not not switch the device off during tests (do not press Power button etc.)
2. Set the date to some date in the past e.g. to 10.1.2006 and the time to 23:45. Say OK and let say after 2 minutes do soft-reboot (restart).
3. The device will re-start and the time should be ca. 23:50. That's fine. Now wait (the device must not sleep still - don't forget, so do not switch it off etc.) until midnight i.e. 0:00 and better to 0:10 (10 mins. past midnight).
4. Now set the date back to NOW back, wait few minutes and do the soft-reset again. When you are back perform the last step.
5. Using some FileExplorer run following EXEcutables:
- CLOCKNOT.EXE located in \windows (hidden ROM file) - this will resync the clock with the CPU
- CALNOT.EXE in \windows (hidden ROM file) - this resync the calendar (and notification database)
6. Wait few minutes. Go to Settings -> Power and set your device back to switch automatically off in <previous value> minutes.
7. Pray.

Any progress?

Ok I finally found the time to sit down as you suggested and it works!!! I didn't have to do the run executables bit at the end as it all just seemed to work straight off, and I'm well chuffed.
Many Thanks
Pete

Fine, you are welcome.

satelite button?/deep freeze

hi guys..i wonder the hardware button with a little sattelite antenna under green call button is for starting gps program?if it is...can i reasign to let`s say igo?
i just want to know if someone of you knows about a program (like deep freeze in windows for pc)who can revert back to my initial program instalations and configs without hard reset?...cause hard reset wipe out every other program that i installed after rom install...

Go to Start/ Settings/ Buttons, Buton 1 should have the GPS icon against it, select this then at the bottom of the page where it says assign a program use the drop down box to select the application you want to open with the button - Mike

hey mike...as you probably see i am a newbie and i want to thank you very much for your quick help...yes i did it ...now i have another app on that button....

someone heared about a program( like deep freeze for pc)to revert my instalations and configs back after soft reset or after restart?

A soft reset will not wipe any data from your device, in fact soft resetting a PDA based phone is a regular event and not something to worry about.
Should you ever need to hard reset the device you will wipe everything and put it back to out of the box as new condition - to easily recover from this situation I use Sprite Back up. It can create self installing backup files so even when you are away from the PC you can still recover the PDA - Mike

well...thank you mike for your kindness and for being so helpful..i know about programs that make images from my device but i am looking for a program like deep freeze but for ppc.i am using this on my pc and i never had problems with viruses or odd programs behaviour.It keeps the same my configs and settings too.

Backlight Issue

I wonder if someone can help me with this one...
For some unknown reason (honestly!), when I put my phone into standby, or soft-reset the device, the 'On Battery Power - Turn off backlight if device is not used for' resets itself to 10 seconds.
This is under- All Settings > System > Power > Advanced Tab
No matter which option from the drop-down I select 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, etc., when the device is powered back up, the system has reset to 10 seconds.
1. Is this a known issue (not so important but still interested to know)
2. Is there a solution/fix aside from Hard Resetting (very important!)
Many thanks in advance for any help.

I experienced this with BareNaked ROM. Have you tried changing the actual registry values or just from the settings page?

burtonsnow8 said:
I experienced this with BareNaked ROM. Have you tried changing the actual registry values or just from the settings page?
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Hi, thanks for the prompt response.
I havent tried the registry yet; can you prompt me as to which reg settings to change?
Im currently running windows 6.5 official ROM.
Many thanks.

Firmware Update to Marshmallow - GPS Stopped Working

Hi!
I've made a post in the Asus forum, with no luck and I found this page where you seem more technical :
Two days ago I downloaded the Android MM 6.0 update from the Asus Homepage downloading the version WW-4.21.40.144 , since I live in Brazil and the phone was bought here. I followed all the steps one by one till it got updated.
The problem is, since then my GPS is not working (Waze, Googlemaps ans several apps).
I tryed:
1. Giving all permissions of location to the apps
2. Puting the settings in High Accuracy
3. Restarting the phone several times.
4. Switch on and off Airplane mode and 2G 3G ands 4G (I read sometimes its interference from that)
5. Waiting almost an hour with the phone outside (sunny day) to see if it detects the satellites.
6. Every app inthe appstore that promise GPS Fixing (reseting, A-GPS and all kind of tests. Funny thing, the sensor IS working acording to those apps.
7. Factory Reset
8. Factory Reset and Erase Cache from the bootmenu. (as indicated in the Asus Forum)
9. Downgraded to Lolipop again. WW-52.20.40.196
10. Again every app to reset the GPS.
Nothing worked.
To my surprise, now I have Lolipop and no GPS. So back to basics but, worst.
The Asus forum told me to Update to the latest version, which I did:
1. Updated my phone with the latest MM version. 4.21.40.223.
2. Put the location options in "High Accuracy" and permissions needed for the apps.
3. As the old software was installed after that, I tried Waze. No GPS Signal was found.
4. Did a factory reset.
5. Put the location options in "High Accuracy" and permissions needed for the apps
6. Installed the apps GPS Toolbox and Waze again, the both can't find a GPS signal. I left the phone outside for 10 minutes.
7. Tried to install the version UL-Z00A-WW-2.20.40.198-user by bootloader, but it says it cannot update to an older version, which sounds about right. (I had to try)
What else can I do? I don't mind going back to Lolipop, but when I did GPS didn't work.
Is there any chance the new Update wrote something apart from software in the chipset that cannot be undone?
Help please, I really need the GPS!
Phone not rooted.
Thanks!
Juan

After long hours of searching, reading and trying I got it fix. How?
0. Have a full charged battery or have your phone plugged to the wall (except for the USB stuff on step number 2, obviously)
0.1. Make backups of all the info in the phone, because everything is going to be erased.
1. Download the version WW-52.20.40.196 from Asus website.(unless you need the other like CN, JK, etc, see Asus site to be sure)
2. Copy it to the internal storage of your phone in the root of it (not in any folder), via USB.
3. Get to the boot loader (Turn off phone and once is off, push the power button with the Up volume one until it vibrates 2 times. Release only the power button until the menu appears) - Search the forum for more details.
4. Select "Recovery Boot" with the volume buttons and press the power button to confirm.
The next steps are all in the Recovery Menu (once it finishes every step it goes back to the original menu, no alerts, sounds or nothing. So check every now and then)
5. Make a Wipe/factory reset, and wait, it takes some time. (use the volume buttons and press the power button to confirm)
6. Make a Wipe of the cache. (use the volume buttons and press the power button to confirm)
7. Install update from Internal storage selecting the name of file you copied on step number 2 (use the volume buttons and press the power button to confirm). It will take a while.
8. Reboot the system (use the volume buttons and press the power button to confirm)
It will restart with the phone in the Lolipop version and the GPS working fine. Even after the Lolipop updates.
Marshmallow update has a bug, that at least with my phone the GPS doesn't work. Tried reinstalling marshmallow latest version after the GPS got fix, just to prove the point, and in fact, it stopped working again.
Then I did all the steps above again and went back to normal again.
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO UPDATE TO MARSHMALLOW WITH THE ACTUAL FIRMWARE VERSIONS AVAILABLE.

I also had this problem with Marshmallow ROM, as the GPS is not working in terms of unable to locate any signal from satellites.
However, I also solved the problem with a method sounds very silly.
I turn on my GPS overnight using an application called GPS Status.
The night I turn it on, it was locating 0 satellite (it will write 0/0 SAT). However in the morning, I found that the GPS is now working, locking on 8 out of 24 discovered satellite (it wrote 8/24 SAT).
Now my GPS is working seamlessly.

Thanks! I will try it next weekend. I need my phone this week. Hahaha
I ll post when I do so.
Do you know other similar cases of people who did that and worked?
The thing is, now I have Lollipop again an I noticed how slow the system is running with applications. I d love to have the update, but not sacrificing the GPS

I decided I won't make the test because it doesn't justify the risk and time.
I'll wait for a newer update or just stay with Lollipop.
Just to let you guys know in case someone was waiting for this

I downloaded GPS Status as suggested by SleepingAran and ran it once. Now my Waze is working seamlessly. Thanks!

There's another simple solution that works:
Follow exact steps:
1. Turn on location and set high accuracy mode
2. Open google maps
3. Move your phone several times in the shape of 8 (8-10 times should be enough)
4. Close google maps and clear it from recents screen
5. Start google maps again. Profit
Credits: @say99

If nothing helps, please take a look on my post here.