I want to fully erase all user data in my Xperia Mini, but soft reset still keep my apps.
How to I hard reset please?
sunny7day said:
I want to fully erase all user data in my Xperia Mini, but soft reset still keep my apps.
How to I hard reset please?
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Hello
Go to settings > privacy > factory data reset
It's erase all on you phone and there is a menu to erase sd card too
no it did not erase my apps
sunny7day said:
no it did not erase my apps
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Its make a hard reset, but if you login with you gmail and set it too restore you backup it's auto install you apps again....
Every time i do factory reset it's clear my phone totaly
no i bought a used xperia mini and i want to erase all the apps sir!
sunny7day said:
no i bought a used xperia mini and i want to erase all the apps sir!
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The apps you're looking at are probably those included by Sony. Bloatware is considered part of the "factory" set. You'd need to root to get rid of the extra apps.
Mike
dude, msn messanger and aastock aren't come with sony
sunny7day said:
dude, msn messanger and aastock aren't come with sony
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You could always uninstall them manually.
Mike
or you can reflash the firmware using flashtool and a ftf file of your choosing
Mahalio said:
or you can reflash the firmware using flashtool and a ftf file of your choosing
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thanks mate, how can I do that and what tool do I need?
Where can I get the official firmware?
please help me i want to use my phone
Connect your phone with PC. Start the sony ericsson pc compagnon software on PC or install it at first.
After conneced your phone go on search for new firmware and when the software say... you still have the newest software, then go on repair. The original firmware would be installed a second time and after that all on the phone is like ... dont know the english word... condition as supplied to customer.
kessiyean said:
Connect your phone with PC. Start the sony ericsson pc compagnon software on PC or install it at first.
After conneced your phone go on search for new firmware and when the software say... you still have the newest software, then go on repair. The original firmware would be installed a second time and after that all on the phone is like ... dont know the english word... condition as supplied to customer.
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The word is factory default?
No way to perform hard reset by pressing keys and power on the phone?
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Hi,
I factory reset my phone so that I can give it to my brother. It looks like it did not complete the reset. The phone restarts fine but FC almost all the apps making it unusable. I cannot even access the security menu to try reset again. The phone is not detected by the PC utility as I dont get a chance to set it to USB mode. Can someone please advise how I can reset the phone? Please note that the phone is not rooted and running everything stock ROM.
Thanks in advance.
Try reflashing it using sony ericsson pc companion.. Open pc companion > click on support zone > click on repair phone.. Than follow the instruction.. This will reset everything inside the phone and make it original.. Hope this helps..
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I need to flash my X10 Mini, but I can't find the firmware for It anywhere with a working link. Anyone that still have the file and willing to share?
There are only plenty of links to sites that are down
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn on the phone and then afterwards it just won't start anymore, so i need to flash it and then use SEUS to restore it.
UPDATE!
I found everything and fixed everything I needed by just flashing It with a stock kernel.
Just use the Repair option in Pc Companion.
Here
leajian said:
Just use the Repair option in Pc Companion.
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wont work because I can't even get into the menus, I turn it on and It gets stuck on a screen with little backlight, but no SE logo
TrissyGE said:
Here
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I'm not looking for how to do It..... Read the question before you post. I appreciate you trying to help, but at least understand what the question Is first.
I'm looking for the firmware for the flashtool so I can flash my device (.ftf file)
They guides that teaches you how to fix a bricked phone got links to megaupload (that got shutdown not long ago) and multiupload (also got shutdown) for the firmware I'm looking for.
If you can't turn the phone on, then flashtool won't help you. You have to able to turn the phone on to get to download mode for flashtool, or Pc Companion, or SEUS to do their thing.
If your phone doesn't turn on, you've got a hard brick. Which is bad.
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Ticklefish said:
If you can't turn the phone on, then flashtool won't help you. You have to able to turn the phone on to get to download mode for flashtool, or Pc Companion, or SEUS to do their thing.
If your phone doesn't turn on, you've got a hard brick. Which is bad.
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No, it can be a hard brick, he didn't do anything to put his device in danger (from what he claims).
He just needs a stock .ftf file for mini, which I was planning to do in the past, but did only for the pro... I am sorry my friend... There is only one solution -to make the ftf file yourself, which is something very confusing and you are going to need another mini to do this. But don't get your hopes down, it is possible, at least...
leajian said:
No, it can be a hard brick, he didn't do anything to put his device in danger (from what he claims).
He just needs a stock .ftf file for mini, which I was planning to do in the past, but did only for the pro... I am sorry my friend... There is only one solution -to make the ftf file yourself, which is something very confusing and you are going to need another mini to do this. But don't get your hopes down, it is possible, at least...
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The phone it self comes to a point where there is some light on the screen, but i can't see the SE Logo anymore. I can charge the phone without problem from what it looks.
If I can get hold of another mini how can I make the ftf?
What did I do to achive this problem??
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn and it ended with a phone that got stuck during boot. Then I got to a guide where someone said "Hardreset the device and use SEUS", but SEUS always says that my phone has the latest software.
TazBaz said:
The phone it self comes to a point where there is some light on the screen, but i can't see the SE Logo anymore. I can charge the phone without problem from what it looks.
If I can get hold of another mini how can I make the ftf?
What did I do to achive this problem??
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn and it ended with a phone that got stuck during boot. Then I got to a guide where someone said "Hardreset the device and use SEUS", but SEUS always says that my phone has the latest software.
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As far as SEUS is concerned, you DO have the latest software. It just doesn't realise that what you have doesn't work. Select the option to reinstall the software.
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Ticklefish said:
As far as SEUS is concerned, you DO have the latest software. It just doesn't realise that what you have doesn't work. Select the option to reinstall the software.
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Only one problem here, I don't have the option to reinstall the software at all after it says that I already have the latest software.
Can it be that the option is no longer there depending on SEUS version?
TazBaz said:
Only one problem here, I don't have the option to reinstall the software at all after it says that I already have the latest software.
Can it be that the option is no longer there depending on SEUS version?
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There is a repair option in PC Companion, see it, please! The repair option on PC Companion is Support Zone --> Update --> Repair.
BTW, to hard reset :
1. Turn the phone off
2. Press the POWER button
3. Press and hold home key aprox 3 seconds
4. The hard reset is starting.
Hello there!!! I had the same problem just yesterday and I was about to get crazy in order to solve it...and then I found this post which was definately useful!!!! Just follow every single step and it will get back to work...btw I still can't flash the nAa-11 kernel with flashtool...it keeps on saying error and the flashing doesn't work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20251565&postcount=8
leajian said:
There is a repair option in PC Companion, see it, please! The repair option on PC Companion is Support Zone --> Update --> Repair.
BTW, to hard reset :
1. Turn the phone off
2. Press the POWER button
3. Press and hold home key aprox 3 seconds
4. The hard reset is starting.
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I will try that thanks, but you need to hard reset before the repair with PC Companion?
I managed to find the stock kernel so now I'm starting the device, but I get a SE logo and then It shuts off.
One problem when I try to repair on step 2 (prepare step) I get a error unable to start or phone update update components. (the pc companions is installed with the newest version)
My phone was just rooted and did factory reset yesterday.
After that my phone is crazy as many functions not working anymore,
Abyss ways to save my phone?
WiFi not working
Screen lock not working
Usb to pcbs can be detected but not able to connect
Home button not working
t-up
xksimon said:
t-up
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device ?
things you did exactly ?
try a seus reset ...
matmutant said:
device ?
things you did exactly ?
try a seus reset ...
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Eh? It is x10i forum, of coz i am using x10 mini pro
I told what i did in the first post already.... check it out plz
What is seus reset by the way.
If you can goto xrecovery install any custom rom that works with stock kernel...and later after installing custom rom use pc companion and flash the fresh stock rom
xksimon said:
Eh? It is x10i forum, of coz i am using x10 mini pro
I told what i did in the first post already.... check it out plz
What is seus reset by the way.
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hmmm right, it's in title
you dunno SEUS ?
read miniCM7 miniFAQ, answers to your Q is there (in "usefull links" post)
Yashu1019 said:
If you can goto xrecovery install any custom rom that works with stock kernel...and later after installing custom rom use pc companion and flash the fresh stock rom
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I didn't install xrecovery before the wiping, so there are nothing that i could do even i had xrecovery
How can i install custom rom? Since it is my first smart phone.
Moreover, right now the phone can't connecting to a computer at all.
I checked a lot of topics that required the phone is able to connect to a pc,
In order to install any custom roms.
matmutant said:
hmmm right, it's in title
you dunno SEUS ?
read miniCM7 miniFAQ, answers to your Q is there (in "usefull links" post)
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Sorry i am new to this forum, can't found the topic that you are talking about.
Could you mind give me a direct link? Thank you!
the two threads on top of where you posted your thread ...
the ones with written "Read Before Asking Please"...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266911
the usefull links post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17651751&postcount=3
If ur totally stuck officialy unbrick ur phone (will delete all PHONE memory,not memory card)
1-download and install sony erricson pc companion from official site.
2-click on support zone
3-click on update software
4-click on repair phone
5-accept agreements etc.
6-choose phone type (from what I understand your is x10 mini pro,like me.
7-start installing
8-phone should bee like the day you bought it
P.S:root is removed so if u want u should root again
But boot loader stays unlocked(if u had unlocked it)
If what I said help better click the thanks button
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LukBoy99 said:
If ur totally stuck officialy unbrick ur phone (will delete all PHONE memory,not memory card)
1-download and install sony erricson pc companion from official site.
2-click on support zone
3-click on update software
4-click on repair phone
5-accept agreements etc.
6-choose phone type (from what I understand your is x10 mini pro,like me.
7-start installing
8-phone should bee like the day you bought it
P.S:root is removed so if u want u should root again
But boot loader stays unlocked(if u had unlocked it)
If what I said help better click the thanks button
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Eh....
WiFi not working
Screen lock not working
Usb to Computer can be detected but not able to connect
Home button not working
That's mean even my computer has installed pc companion, The computer can't read the phone correctly, so it is impossible to recovery in this way
Yes i don't mind my phone becoming unrooted
LukBoy99 said:
If ur totally stuck officialy unbrick ur phone (will delete all PHONE memory,not memory card)
1-download and install sony erricson pc companion from official site.
2-click on support zone
3-click on update software
4-click on repair phone
5-accept agreements etc.
6-choose phone type (from what I understand your is x10 mini pro,like me.
7-start installing
8-phone should bee like the day you bought it
P.S:root is removed so if u want u should root again
But boot loader stays unlocked(if u had unlocked it)
If what I said help better click the thanks button
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If your provider didn't change the software on your phone too much, this will work. It will work best if you leave your phone disconnected from your pc until step 7
SmG67 said:
If your provider didn't change the software on your phone too much, this will work. It will work best if you leave your phone disconnected from your pc until step 7
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Usb to Computer can be detected but not able to connect
U should try to connect to flash mode what I did when it was rebooting on self
1-removed battery till step 7
2-quickly insert it (dont even use back cover till ur done)then hold back button and plug the cable in ur phone untile led flashes(plug usb in pc b4 starting this)
Wish this helps
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If non of above helps ur last solution would be flashing stock kernel (which can be found on xda) with flashtool with the battery quick in and backbutton method but youll need ur bootloader unlocked
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Okay, I installed CM9 ShockGenMOD on my Xperia U and it worked flawlessly. Later I saw this thread in APPS section "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340073" and installed it using CWM on my phone, my bad it said JB only
Now my phone isn't proceeding ahead ShockGen logo after the installation. Xperia U did not have removable SD card so I can't even add NEW rom from PC to start from scratch.
What do I do? How do I fix it? Please help!!!
Regards
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Okay, I installed CM9 ShockGenMOD on my Xperia U and it worked flawlessly. Later I saw this thread in APPS section "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340073" and installed it using CWM on my phone, my bad it said JB only
Now my phone isn't proceeding ahead ShockGen logo after the installation. Xperia U did not have removable SD card so I can't even add NEW rom from PC to start from scratch.
What do I do? How do I fix it? Please help!!!
Regards
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use Sony PC companion to repair it..and then install CM9
yeah88 said:
use Sony PC companion to repair it..and then install CM9
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How am I suppose to connect my phone to PC companion, when I can't start my phone.
Please can you reply in detail?
Anyone??? PLEASE @AD9295 you might help!!
KING STING3R said:
Anyone??? PLEASE @AD9295 you might help!!
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Have you used PC Comapanion before?
If you have you can repair the phone without connecting the phone.
Click start under support zone, click start under phone tablet software update, click repair in the window that says can't find phone / tablet,, PCC wil start downloading files and will ask you to connect in flash mode.
The phone must be turned off before connectinmg in flash mode.
ChikeD said:
Have you used PC Comapanion before?
If you have you can repair the phone without connecting the phone.
Click start under support zone, click start under phone tablet software update, click repair in the window that says can't find phone / tablet,, PCC wil start downloading files and will ask you to connect in flash mode.
The phone must be turned off before connectinmg in flash mode.
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Thanks for replying Lemme try and get back to you!
ChikeD said:
Have you used PC Comapanion before?
If you have you can repair the phone without connecting the phone.
Click start under support zone, click start under phone tablet software update, click repair in the window that says can't find phone / tablet,, PCC wil start downloading files and will ask you to connect in flash mode.
The phone must be turned off before connectinmg in flash mode.
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Okay I tried as you said! But no when I connect it to PC PCC says no software available for your phone! WHAT TO DO? anyother suggestions PLEASE HELP
KING STING3R said:
Okay I tried as you said! But no when I connect it to PC PCC says no software available for your phone! WHAT TO DO? anyother suggestions PLEASE HELP
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That is after you choose repair?
You will need to downalod and install flashtool install the drivers that come with it and find and download the right formware for your phone.
Download stock ftf and use flashtool to flash ftf look on here for how to use flash tool . Will solve all your problems
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Thank you very much guys! Flash tool worked THANKS
sorry for my late reply.
I will suggest that you should always have a backup in case of incidents like these.. this is a development site.
Accidents happen while developing.
Flashtool is always the best way to recover your phone and always have nandroid backup when you install a new mod.
Because when you flash to stock you lose your data but restoring nandroid backup using custom kernel solves the problem!
Hope i helped.
Thanks everyone my prob is solved! I did flashed it
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Can anyone help me make a Factory Reset on My z ultra. I dont Come in My menu to Do this.
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stefanamlappi said:
Can anyone help me make a Factory Reset on My z ultra. I dont Come in My menu to Do this.
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You mean just return to stock. no apps and data??
settings/ backup & restore
"factory reset"
Or
Plug your device into a PC. Install "Sony PC companion"
and then to reinstall of the firmware...
The first options is faster. The second option is what people usually do when there is something major wrong with their Sony operating system.
All these thinks. Doesnt Workshop! PC companion says Display locket no connect to Phone. Is there a way like Samsung to Come in bootmenu?
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stefanamlappi said:
All these thinks. Doesnt Workshop! PC companion says Display locket no connect to Phone. Is there a way like Samsung to Come in bootmenu?
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Sorry I'm not understanding you. If you are in the standard sony firmware, then going into your devices 'settings' and then scrolling down the 'backup & restore' and then selecting factory reset... then thats all you need to do. You device will have that as an option.
Last scenario go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45840741#post45840741
and flash another FTF... read all the info
There is a displaylock on the screen. I Can Do Nothilfe Witherspoon PC companion
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I hate the Keyboard. Sorry, i meen there is a displaylock by Power on. So I have to Reset IT. It was my Child by playing with my Sony.
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I'm sorry, but you should try to write a little better before you hit "Submit". I have no idea what Reese Witherspoon has to do with this, but I'm sure she doesn't have a PC companion tool. I might be wrong though. She's a very versatile individual
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So now on my PC. I cant make a hard reset because my xperia has a Display lock in German "Displaysperre mit einem Muster" My son had made this and he dont know how it was. I remember by Samsung or other Devices you can Reset the phone in the Bootmenu, or recovery Mode. On sony ther is no Recovery mode or anything else i know! So how can i make a Hard reset with it. For the People who mean go in the Settings and make this and that.......... it doesnt work, becouse i dont come on anything in the phone because the Display is locked!!!
Many thanks for helping me and sorry for my bad english
Kind regards
Stefan
If you connect your device to a pc running PC Companion, you can select the option to reinstall the latest firmware and then choose to wipe the device (factory reset).
You will lose all of your data obviously, but it will also get around the pattern lock screen that your son has created.
that doesnt work because pc companion tells me there is no phone or diplay locked
stefanamlappi said:
that doesnt work because pc companion tells me there is no phone or diplay locked
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Try this advice then... http://www.matthewhollander.com/locked-out-of-your-android-phone/
http://www.addictivetips.com/androi...e-pattern-unlock-on-android-via-adb-commands/
stefanamlappi said:
So now on my PC. I cant make a hard reset because my xperia has a Display lock in German "Displaysperre mit einem Muster" My son had made this and he dont know how it was. I remember by Samsung or other Devices you can Reset the phone in the Bootmenu, or recovery Mode. On sony ther is no Recovery mode or anything else i know! So how can i make a Hard reset with it. For the People who mean go in the Settings and make this and that.......... it doesnt work, becouse i dont come on anything in the phone because the Display is locked!!!
Many thanks for helping me and sorry for my bad english
Kind regards
Stefan
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Ooh, now i get it Can't you just use Flashtool and flash a stock FTF firmware?
Ha ha... I thought I answered this... Love the Witherspoon comment BTW
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LordManhattan said:
Ooh, now i get it Can't you just use Flashtool and flash a stock FTF firmware?
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This is indeed the only solution. You need to download a .ftf, even if you don't find your country it is still working and flash t with Flashtool. As I am not sure which model you have, you need to look on the forum for find the good .ftf.