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Q:

Claudio asks: What are some best practices for those who like to experiment with different ROMs but are put off by having to reset everything just to try out a new one?

A:

You might not like this answer, but for the most part, reseting everything is the best practice. Personally, when I flash a new ROM, I wipe everything, including my data.

Though it isn’t exactly common, it’s possible that settings and data that you back up might use an unusual file structure that could cause problems when you restore them. For the most part, you can use an app like Titanium Backup to restore your apps, but be careful as this can cause problems as well, especially if you’re flashing a ROM with a different version of Android. Unless you really have a great reason to, and you know exactly why you’re doing it, restoring system apps isn’t a good idea.

When it comes to photos, music, etc., cloud storage is your best friend: Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Play Music and similar apps can save you a lot of headaches down the road.