Sounds like your files got corrupted, if that was your only backup the only other option would be to see if you can get them open using hacks. Otherwise, your last back up on a PC or wireless sync is your last resort. I've moved from the 6600 to the Omnia. The times when my 6600 crashed and I had not backed up, it was frustrating but I had to reconstruct my data. GareNY uses a backup software and I use sprite back up. The only real way to avoid this situation is to back up. I learned the hard way through a couple of crashes.