title: Shared Preferences reset when the app is force closed or crashes
body: <p>I have noticed that my app's SharedPreferences are completely reset if the app is force closed or is killed by the system for some reason.  Obviously, yes, I should avoid having a crash in the first place but it does happen.  If it does happen, the user shouldn't loss all of their settings and other data stored with the Preferences.</p>
  
  <p>I found <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/36895ca5e47befed" rel="noreferrer">this thread on Google Groups</a> but they couldn't solve it.</p>
  
  <p>Anyone have any insight into why or how this happens and if there is a way to prevent it?</p>
  
  <p>Also, fyi I have seen this on a 2.1 and a 2.2 device.  It will happen on every crash, not just some of them.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>