Will all my apps be deleted when i flash my android?

[Reginald]

I'm getting my android Motorola milestone flashed to cricket when I get that done will the flashing delete all my Apps also will it delete my contacts and if I don't get it "fully flashed" and just semi flashed that means just enough to get it turned on what wont work?

 

[Tim]

Free apps would be lost while purchased apps would remain in the market - you'd just need to go into your app menu download them again. I suggest using a back up utility for apps, texts and other items. Titanium may be good.