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Just one tip: after resetting, check if your APN (mobile internet settings) auto-configure. Most phones do that now, but in rare cases you might need to re-add those from your carrier’s website.
Just backing up what @Jace said.
The only time you’d lose your number is if you either remove the SIM and toss it or switch to a new carrier without porting your number.
But a plain factory reset? You’re good.
You are indeed right, Lexar had a firmware glitch in late 2024 that caused your corrupted CR3 files, especially with burst mode shooting. If your card is from that batch, it’s best that you replace it immediately to avoid further loss.
Burst shooting can expose card issues if the card struggles with sustained writes or has contact problems.
Pro Tip: Always format your card in-camera before shoots, avoid removing it immediately after bursts, and test with a different card to confirm.
The camera itself doesn’t need much maintenance; otherwise, the card shouldn’t ask to reinsert or format frequently.
Are you sure your card is genuine? Try formatting the card in-camera (not on a computer) to reset its structure. If issues continue, replace the card immediately before your trip.
Your number and plan are related to your SIM, not your phone’s storage. Resetting your phone won’t touch the SIM, number, and even text/call history (that’s stored by your carrier) will still be there.
If you have a physical SIM, just leave it in. If you use an eSIM, most carriers let you re-download the eSIM from your carrier account or app after the reset—just make sure you know your login credentials.
Given your DSLR background, I’d suggest looking at mirrorless options for lighter travel without sacrificing quality:
1. Sony A7C II or A7 IV
2. Canon R8
3. Fujifilm X-T5
You can also use a 24-70mm for versatile travel coverage. These cameras are best for capturing beautiful landscapes, candid moments with your loved ones, and capturing aurora shots if you’re lucky enough to have clear skies.
This might sound like a dumb question but I just want to doublecheck before I do something irreversible. I’m planning to factory reset my Android phone. I’m just a little nervous about losing my phone number? Do I need to back up anything related to my carrier?
Although, I already synced my contacts to my Google account, so that part’s safe.
Appreciate any reassurance before I hit that “Erase All Data” button
Chao!
Going on a trip to Iceland, Italy, and a cruise through Croatia, Greece, & Turkey. I would like a new camera to take landscape, vacation, and hopefully some aurora shots.
I’m looking for some advice on what to get for the trip and to grow into. I’m an amateur with an understanding of basic photography principles and owned a couple DSLRs in the past (Rebels). I would like to start taking landscape pictures as a hobby.
My wife and I have our 30th anniversary coming and we’re going on the trip above. I’m hoping to take some nice landscape shots, pictures of my wife and I running around these amazing destinations, and hopefully some Aurora shots in Iceland if we’re lucky.
Of course you can… as long as you’re okay with your ‘awesome clip’ turning into a press-and-hold-to-breathe wallpaper, because iPhones don’t believe in truly living wallpapers.
Congrats on the new camera! Looks like your memory card decided to take a vacation before your trip. Maybe it just needs a manual read too.
You mush know that iPhone doesn’t allow full video wallpapers on the Home Screen. You’ll need to convert your clip into a Live Photo first.
Open Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper. Next, Select Photos > Live Photos, choose your converted Live Photo. And, Set it as Set as Lock Screen.
I just recently purchased a new camera for a big trip my wife and I have coming up in September. With a bunch of very helpful advice from another thread in this forum I ended up getting a Sony A7C2.
The cameras is fine and click superb pictures. But, the card which came along with the camera started behaving funny. Sometimes, it says to format and sometimes it ask to reinsert it.
Is there any maintenance required on a camera to keep it in working order? I’m going to read through all the manuals tonight but I wanted to ask here if there was anything I should be doing?
Hi, thanks for the responses!
I’m using Windows 11, and this is a brand-new 2TB external hard drive. When I plug it in:
I hear the connection sound, but nothing shows up in File Explorer.
I checked Disk Management, and the drive shows up as “unallocated” with the full 2TB space.
It’s also visible in Device Manager without any warning signs.
I tried changing the USB cable and port, but still the same.
Seems like the drive is detected but not usable yet. What should I do next?
Absolutely, you can set a clip as a Live Wallpaper on your iPhone—but with a catch. First, the video must be converted into a Live Photo. You can use free apps like “intoLive” from the App Store to do this.
Once converted, go to Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper, choose the Live Photo from your library, and make sure “Live Photo” is enabled.
Note: Live Wallpapers only animate on the Lock Screen and only on devices that support Haptic Touch (not on the Home Screen, and not available on some newer models like iPhone 15 with iOS 17+ where Apple shifted to always-on/static wallpapers)
Hi all,
I’m trying to enable Secure Boot on Windows 11, but the option is greyed out in BIOS.
System Info:
OS: Windows 11
Boot Mode: UEFI
TPM 2.0: Enabled
Secure Boot: Disabled (and greyed out)
Any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks!