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5.3 Apps setting
You use the Apps setting to view details about the applications installed on your receiver, to
manage their data, to force them to stop if they misbehave, and to set whether you want to permit
installation of applications that you obtain from web sites and email.
Applications settings screen
Unknown sources Check to permit installation
of applications that you obtain from web sites,
email, or other locations other than Android
Market.
Warning! To protect your receiver and personal
data, download applications only from trusted
sources, such as Android Market.
Manage applications Opens a list of all the
applications and other software installed on your receiver, along with their sizes and tools for
managing them.
Running services opens a list of applications, processes, and services, services that are currently
running or are cached.
Storage use opens a list of all applications on your receiver with information about the storage
they use.
5.4 Backup & reset
Factory data reset
Opens a dialog where you can erase all
of your personal data from internal
receiver storage, including information
about your Google Account, any other
accounts, your system and application
settings,
and
any
downloaded
applications. Resetting the receiver does
not erase any system software updates
you’ve downloaded. Also includes a
checkbox to erase your receiver’s USB
storage or SD card (depending on your
model of receiver), which can contain files you’ve downloaded or copied there, such as music or
photos. If you reset the receiver in this way, the next time you turn on your receiver you’re
prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when you first started Android
.
