My springboard has a password screen that just showed up one day. I haven't been able to use it since. I didn't put that on there unless one of my kids.
I guess I need to do a full factory reset or something to get redo it. Anybody know how to wipe data and start over?
flash a new firmware I guess
andoyanna said:
flash a new firmware I guess
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ri
good answer.....:good:
Hello,
If i want to sell my device and be 100% sure to delete all files.
What is the best thing to do?
Cause when i just delete storage it still says xx GB is used.
How to clean the entire phones of all files?
Thanks!
Boot into Bootloader, and apply factory reset. when you reboot the phone, it is like a new one which has just come out of the box.
Schumi 01 said:
Boot into Bootloader, and apply factory reset. when you reboot the phone, it is like a new one which has just come out of the box.
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Oke today i wanted to send it away.
But when i go in bootloader and fac reset it just boots into TWRP
I have the stuff in my sig on the phone, how to return it to stock?
Hope someone can guide me in the right direction
Hey all, sorry as I'm in a pinch and I've been searching XDA and other sites but have a limited time frame (sorry again)
Just picked up the Note 3 and my wife is getting my Note 2. We had to swap SIM and things at Verizon for the alternate upgrade stuff to work so we both have new SIM's and I want to wipe the Note 2 clean so she can start anew.
I have backed up everything using a few apps and was going to hit the Factory Reset but read this can screw with root and bootloader.
I just want the OS to be refreshed and clean but maintain root and unlocked. Would a Android Settings->Factory Reset be the right way or just go through TWRP and wipe the partitions be the best?
I rooted using the method by Adam for the root and unlock but have no custom ROM. Basically did it so I could do backups, update the multi-window to support more apps than Verizon allowed, etc.
Sorry to be in a short panic as I'm one to research the heck out of things before moving forward but this was a on the spot birthday purchase and now have to get her back up and online.
Thanks in advance!
~Richard
IctinikeOH said:
Hey all, sorry as I'm in a pinch and I've been searching XDA and other sites but have a limited time frame (sorry again)
Just picked up the Note 3 and my wife is getting my Note 2. We had to swap SIM and things at Verizon for the alternate upgrade stuff to work so we both have new SIM's and I want to wipe the Note 2 clean so she can start anew.
I have backed up everything using a few apps and was going to hit the Factory Reset but read this can screw with root and bootloader.
I just want the OS to be refreshed and clean but maintain root and unlocked. Would a Android Settings->Factory Reset be the right way or just go through TWRP and wipe the partitions be the best?
I rooted using the method by Adam for the root and unlock but have no custom ROM. Basically did it so I could do backups, update the multi-window to support more apps than Verizon allowed, etc.
Sorry to be in a short panic as I'm one to research the heck out of things before moving forward but this was a on the spot birthday purchase and now have to get her back up and online.
Thanks in advance!
~Richard
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Hi Richard,
I dont think that anything will happen to bootloader or root. can you go ahead and clean the phone.
Thanks,
Nikhil Dhand
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Thanks mate.. I've not moved on it yet as she's OK with having all my apps and stuff for now, lol..
I think I'll just try to read up more and as I said that 1 post I read where it was removing root and I thought somehow got into a boot-loop because of unauth'ed software worried me a bit.
Thanks again and see what the evening brings in the way of other possible replies.
Cheers!
Ok so not more replies.. not sure and maybe it's some unusual question or I posed it wrong..
Thanks thought, I'll try a factory reset today and see how it comes out but dreading any problems.
Is there a way to unroot vzw note 2 im running 4.3
Thanks
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IctinikeOH said:
Ok so not more replies.. not sure and maybe it's some unusual question or I posed it wrong..
Thanks thought, I'll try a factory reset today and see how it comes out but dreading any problems.
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Go ahead and do the reset, you won't loose root or lock the bootloader.
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anaya1213 said:
Go ahead and do the reset, you won't loose root or lock the bootloader.
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Thanks.. with that second confirmation I went, albeit a bit worried, and did the factory reset.
All is well and other than the Avast Theft module I had installed as root prior, which promptly alerted the phone had been stolen and scaring the willies out of the wife; it worked as I had hoped.
Thanks everyone/xda! :good:
I purchased a cheap tablet from Walmart to play around for $19. I used Kinko Root but since I've done this, every boot-up is a hard reset. I have since removed Kinko boot but it continues. Any ideas?
Factory Reset doesn't resolve the problem either.
Model: dpa23d-4s
What's your interpretation for Hard Reset? Going back to factory settings?
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What's your interpretation for Hard Reset? Going back to factory settings?
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That is correct. Each time I reboot or power off/on it returns to the sign up for a new Google account, select time zone, etc.
I guess there's something going on with the Kinko-root still... Might have changed some files, like the Mounting option for your Data and such... Try flashing stock ROM over your current one...
Did someone found a solution,
I have the same problem... and cannot find the stock ROM on the internet...
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I guess there's something going on with the Kinko-root still... Might have changed some files, like the Mounting option for your Data and such... Try flashing stock ROM over your current one...
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It has to be software related, i don't think any wrong configuration in hardware could do this. So i'm guessing there's a problem with the system mounting or such, could you provide me a log showing what happens?
Just tried a downgrade from the Android O Developer Preview (2), to 7.1.2 official Google images. Everything seemed to be going swimmingly, so I immediately rooted, and flashed Resurrection Remix 7.1.2.
What I did not count on was auto-rotation not working, and receiving no read on my proximity sensors at all. Thinking this was a ROM issue, I posted to the official ROM thread. Luckily, two users immediately responded telling me this was a known issue after downgrading from O, so I want to post it here in case anyone searches for it, hopefully the solution is easier to find.
Solution: Flash Official Google stock image of 7.1.2, check to see if rotation is working (it probably won't if yours wasn't previously). So now perform a Factory Reset (Settings->Backup & Reset->Factory Reset), some people have apparently needed to reset twice for the effect, but then your rotation/proximity should be fixed! Now you can return to doing whatever you wish with your 6P! Hopefully this will help anyone in need
Solution 2: After downgrading to the 7.x stock image, lock your bootloader. (Be sure to backup your internal!) Once you've locked it, boot up the device and unlock the bootloader again.
Solution 2.1: After you've locked the bootloader using Solution 2, boot up the device and perform a factory reset. Once that is done, boot up the device again before unlocking the bootloader again. Then continue on your Android journey!
Huge thanks to everyone sharing solutions and information on this thread!
I Had same issue and I was forced to go back to DP2, but now I'll try. Thanks for sharing solution
adam_pl said:
I Had same issue and I was forced to go back to DP2, but now I'll try. Thanks for sharing solution
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No problem! Hope it was the issue and is resolved soon keep me updated on the thread!
Had the same Problem. after reseting same issue.
But no problem because Google send me a refurbished Phone.
Looks brand new. Battery seems to be ok.
Does this erase sdcard?
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Does this erase sdcard?
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If you use WugFresh's root tool, flashing the stock images + unroot will wipe sdcard, however there is a "No wipe mode", but I've never tried it so I couldn't say what it involves/how it works.
The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard, though you probably know that already, just including it in case you don't
Any other questions I'd be happy to answer the best I can
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If you use WugFresh's root tool, flashing the stock images + unroot will wipe sdcard, however there is a "No wipe mode", but I've never tried it so I couldn't say what it involves/how it works.
The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard, though you probably know that already, just including it in case you don't
Any other questions I'd be happy to answer the best I can
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I meant going through Settings - Fabric Reset?
I'd assume so.
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I meant going through Settings - Fabric Reset?
I'd assume so.
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Not sure what a Fabric Reset would do, but factory data reset just wipes Data, Dalvik and Cache, not the sdcard.
I guess you're f**** with me though since I can't imagine someone with you're knowledge and "thanks" doesn't know what a factory data reset is lol.
Anyway, Fabric Reset needs to be an option
I found another solution on the 5X forums. After downgrading to N you need to lock and then unlock your bootloader again (wipes internal storage obviously). Worked for me. Clean install by itself didn't do anything to help.
jamaniek said:
I found another solution on the 5X forums. After downgrading to N you need to lock and then unlock your bootloader again (wipes internal storage obviously). Worked for me. Clean install by itself didn't do anything to help.
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Thanks a lot for posting that here, glad it worked for you, and I'm sure it'll help someone
that is really weird, i had to lock/unlock my bootloader to fix it :|
Williquah said:
Not sure what a Fabric Reset would do, but factory data reset just wipes Data, Dalvik and Cache, not the sdcard.
I guess you're f**** with me though since I can't imagine someone with you're knowledge and "thanks" doesn't know what a factory data reset is lol.
Anyway, Fabric Reset needs to be an option
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Hum... envy much?
I didn't ask what was a factory reset, I asked if it also wiped internal.
But I guess some people just enjoy being pathetic
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Hum... envy much?
I didn't ask what was a factory reset, I asked if it also wiped internal.
But I guess some people just enjoy being pathetic
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For real man? First thing I did for you was answer that question, "The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard" look back in the thread.
I certainly don't enjoy being pathetic, and wouldn't say I was. You typed "Fabric Reset" so I thought you were messing around since I answered you earlier.. I appologize for the confusion man, the factory reset (going through Settings-Backup & Reset-Factory Data Reset) wipes the Data, Dalvik, and Cache, your internal will be completely preserved during a factory reset. However, your apps and app data will be wiped sorry again if I came off ignorant I just misunderstood you :good:
AL_IRAQI said:
that is really weird, i had to lock/unlock my bootloader to fix it :|
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Definitely weird, did you try the factory reset before that with no success? I was thinking that locking/unlocking the bootloader probably does something similar to a factory reset since it wipes the device.
Williquah said:
For real man? First thing I did for you was answer that question, "The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard" look back in the thread.
I certainly don't enjoy being pathetic, and wouldn't say I was. You typed "Fabric Reset" so I thought you were messing around since I answered you earlier.. I appologize for the confusion man, the factory reset (going through Settings-Backup & Reset-Factory Data Reset) wipes the Data, Dalvik, and Cache, your internal will be completely reserved through a factory reset, your apps and app data will be wiped sorry again if I came off ignorant I just misunderstood you :good:
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Answering the question would be enough and I'd thank you, your thanks observation was just... useless and provocative.
Williquah said:
Definitely weird, did you try the factory reset before that with no success? I was thinking that locking/unlocking the bootloader probably does something similar to a factory reset since it wipes the device.
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I did factory reset more than once, but it didn't work
Worked for me. Thx.
Flashed latest factory image.
Relocked the BL
Booted up and performed a factory reset
Booted up again than back to the BL
Unlocked the BL
Added files
Flashed TWRP than flashed Rom of choice.
All good. Thx again!
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Answering the question would be enough and I'd thank you, your thanks observation was just... useless and provocative.
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I did answer the damn question, it was the first thing i did, but you decided to ignore it for some reason, and continue to ask the same question I had just answered, but with a typo, and a half sentence.
So my thanks observation was supposed to be a complement, I was trying to not insult your intelligence by either, answering a question I already answered, or answer a question you already knew. I was being sensitive.
Obviously us writing to each other completely lacks any form of human expression and tone, but try to actually read and understand before discrediting and insulting someone, especially while they're trying to help you.
AL_IRAQI said:
I did factory reset more than once, but it didn't work
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Very interesting.. I'd love to find out how this works. Thanks for sharing your experience, but mostly I'm happy you were able to find a solution I will add the bootloader solution to the OP!
jaxenroth said:
Worked for me. Thx.
Flashed latest factory image.
Relocked the BL
Booted up and performed a factory reset
Booted up again than back to the BL
Unlocked the BL
Added files
Flashed TWRP than flashed Rom of choice.
All good. Thx again!
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No problem, thank you for sharing the process that fixed it for you!
So glad you were able to fix it! :victory: