How to Clear App Data for BroadcastMyself (and Keep Your Config)

Sometimes, a fresh start is the best way to fix persistent app issues with BroadcastMyself. Clearing storage—also called "Clear App Data"—wipes all settings and returns the app to its factory-default state. This is the most reliable solution for issues like: connection settings that refuse to save, crashes on startup, corrupted audio configurations, or any behavior where the app is not responding correctly despite a fresh reinstall. This guide walks you through the complete process safely, including how to back up your server credentials before clearing.

When Should You Clear App Data?

Clearing app data is a more drastic action than clearing cache and should be reserved for situations where other troubleshooting steps have failed. Consider clearing app data when:

• The app crashes immediately on launch and a reinstall did not fix it.
• Your server configuration settings are not being saved between sessions.
• DSP settings or audio presets are producing unexpected results and resetting them manually did not help.
• You are transferring the app configuration to a new device and want to start clean.
• The app is using unusually high storage space due to accumulated data files.

Before clearing app data, always try clearing the cache first (a less destructive option) by following the same path below but selecting "Clear Cache" instead of "Clear Storage." Cache clearing removes temporary files without deleting your settings. If cache clearing does not resolve the issue, proceed with the full clear described here.

Step 1: Backup Your Server Configuration

Do not skip this step, or you will lose your connection settings permanently!

BroadcastMyself stores your server configuration including server type, hostname, port, mount point, password, bitrate, and codec settings. None of this is backed up automatically to the cloud. Before clearing, manually record the following information exactly as it appears in the app:

1. Open the BroadcastMyself app.
2. Go to Settings > Connection where your server details are stored.
3. Take a screenshot of the entire settings screen, OR manually write down:
   • Server Type: Icecast 2, Shoutcast v1, or Shoutcast v2
   • Hostname / IP Address (e.g., stream.myhost.com or 192.168.1.1)
   • Port Number (commonly 8000, 8080, or 8443)
   • Mount Point (e.g., /live or /stream)
   • Source Password / Stream Password
   • Stream Name and Genre (if configured)
4. Navigate to Settings > Audio and note your:
   • Codec (MP3, Ogg Vorbis, or Opus)
   • Bitrate (e.g., 128 kbps, 192 kbps)
   • Sample Rate (typically 44100 Hz)
   • Channels (Mono or Stereo)
5. Note any DSP presets you have created, as custom presets will also be deleted.

Step 2: Open App Info

Navigate to Android's App Info screen for BroadcastMyself. The exact path varies slightly by Android version and phone manufacturer:

1. Open your phone's Settings app (the gear icon).
2. Scroll down and tap Apps (on Samsung: "Apps", on Pixel: "Apps & notifications", on Xiaomi/MIUI: "Installed apps").
3. Find BroadcastMyself in the alphabetical list and tap on it to open App Info.
4. Faster alternative: Long-press the BroadcastMyself icon on your home screen or in your app drawer. A context menu will appear. Tap the "i" (Info) button or "App Info" option if available. This takes you directly to the App Info screen.

Step 3: Clear Storage (App Data)

From the App Info screen:

1. Tap on Storage & Cache (on some manufacturers, this is simply labeled "Storage" or "Memory").
2. You will see two separate buttons: "Clear Cache" and "Clear Storage" (or "Clear Data" on older Android versions).
3. Tap Clear Storage (or Clear Data).
4. Android will display a confirmation dialog warning you that all app data will be permanently deleted. Tap OK or Delete to confirm.
5. The storage used by BroadcastMyself should now show a much smaller number, and the app will be in a factory-fresh state.

Step 4: Restore Your Configuration

After clearing, relaunch BroadcastMyself. The app will open in its initial first-run state, showing the setup wizard. Follow the wizard to complete the initial configuration, then navigate to Settings to restore your server details:

1. Open the BroadcastMyself app. When prompted, grant the required permissions: Microphone (required for broadcasting), Storage/Files (required for music playback from device), and Notifications (recommended for background broadcast status).
2. Complete the initial setup wizard, which will walk you through language selection and an audio calibration step.
3. Navigate to Settings > Connection and re-enter your server credentials exactly as you recorded in Step 1.
4. Tap Test Connection to verify that the credentials are working correctly before attempting a live broadcast.
5. Navigate to Settings > Audio and restore your codec, bitrate, sample rate, and channel settings.
6. Recreate any custom DSP presets you had saved previously.

Preventing Future Data Loss

While BroadcastMyself currently requires manual backup of settings, there are proactive steps you can take to ensure you are never caught without your configuration:

• Screenshot routine: After setting up or changing your configuration, take a screenshot of the settings screen and back it up to Google Photos or your cloud storage.
• Note-taking app: Store your server credentials in a secure notes app (encrypted apps like Standard Notes work well) so they are always accessible when needed.
• Email backup: Send yourself an email with the key configuration details. A searchable email with "BroadcastMyself config" in the subject line is always findable even years later.