$location.search() used with external function reset whole $scope. How to avoid it?

Question

Example of problem: Plunker

Its about controller.js file. I am trying to pass cleanSearchParameters output into $location.search function and it does work, but after whole $scope gets reset.

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Answer 1

Set the reloadOnSearch parameter to false when you define the route:

app.config(['$routeProvider',
    function($routeProvider) {
        $routeProvider.
        when('/', {
            templateUrl: 'bug.html',
            controller: 'appController',
            reloadOnSearch: false
        });
    }]);

This will allow you to update the search parameters without reloading the controller.