There is, I believe, a problem with the firmware on my Samsung Infuse phone that causes programs that have been installed, uninstalled, and installed again to be unable to save settings associated with the program. Is there a way to fix this without resorting to a hard reset? A hard reset is really a lot of work! Surely there is some way to fix this issue!
Try clearing Cache on CMW recovery.
To go into recovery:
If you are on a custom rom with extended power menu just select recovery then clear cache. Advanced clear dalvik cache.
If you are on stock rom or dont have extended power menum turn off the phone then hold volume up and down and hold also the power button, 5 second or so after the Samsung logo appears release the power button but keep vol up and down pressed then about 5 secs later release them also, that will get you to android recovery. Clear cache there.
or download a custom rom..
they're so much better then stock ROMS.
but i would think you'd have to do a reset.
use odin its not that much work you do like 4 clicks and you just wait 2 mins and your phones reset to stock again.
jrjmpls said:
There is, I believe, a problem with the firmware on my Samsung Infuse phone that causes programs that have been installed, uninstalled, and installed again to be unable to save settings associated with the program. Is there a way to fix this without resorting to a hard reset? A hard reset is really a lot of work! Surely there is some way to fix this issue!
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i'm not sure if i understood your problem correctly.
some programs may not install properly on the phone.
in those case, go to settings/manage application/
go to sd card and list them
try moving the trouble some ones to the phone.
if you do a reset on stock rom, take out the external sd card first or it will erase that too
I had a bug on my S7 where it would say "No apps running" when in fact there were apps running - I read that the solution to this was to wipe the cache. I booted into recovery mode and wiped the cache - but I guess I must've accidentally selected "factory reset" (they really shouldn't have them right next to each other) and wiped my phone. I'm running stock Android, the phone isn't rooted.
Since starting over, my phone is now VERY VERY slow. Just trying to wake it up can take up to 6 seconds to get the screen to come back on. I have no idea what's causing it.
What I've tried doing to fix the problem:
* I've uninstalled almost every app except what it comes with
* I've tried disabling the stock bloatware apps
* I've tried clearing the cache again (making sure NOT to accidentally hit factory reset this time)
I'm at a loss. Any ideas? BTW, I don't have an SD card in my phone.
Thanks!
Piornet said:
I booted into recovery mode and wiped the cache - but I guess I must've accidentally selected "factory reset" (they really shouldn't have them right next to each other)
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When you select an option in recovery, it's very easy to see which one is highlighted before you press select, if you selected factory reset instead of clear cache, it's your own fault for not looking what you were doing, not because they are next to each other, you've been too quick and not watching the screen properly
Not only that, but when you do select it, (Haven't been into the S7 recovery yet to check, but usually) you have to scroll down a list of empty lines before you reach the Yes option to actually perform the action
That said, I would try (considering the phone is now empty) another factory reset, see how you get on after that
Not sure if FRP lock would cause any problems?
Piornet said:
I had a bug on my S7 where it would say "No apps running" when in fact there were apps running - I read that the solution to this was to wipe the cache. I booted into recovery mode and wiped the cache - but I guess I must've accidentally selected "factory reset" (they really shouldn't have them right next to each other) and wiped my phone. I'm running stock Android, the phone isn't rooted.
Since starting over, my phone is now VERY VERY slow. Just trying to wake it up can take up to 6 seconds to get the screen to come back on. I have no idea what's causing it.
What I've tried doing to fix the problem:
* I've uninstalled almost every app except what it comes with
* I've tried disabling the stock bloatware apps
* I've tried clearing the cache again (making sure NOT to accidentally hit factory reset this time)
I'm at a loss. Any ideas? BTW, I don't have an SD card in my phone.
Thanks!
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Have you restarted your Phone and sure that you not have any "Cleaner" on your device (except Sammys)?
Yes I know this is a stupid thing to do but the factory reset has lost all my pictures. I have tried to go down the root of Rooting the device and then running some recovery software but not very successful hence my other thread of restoring. Is there any easier way to get the pictures restored after factory reset ?:cyclops:
The internal storage is encrypted by default anyways, there's absolutely no way to recover anything from it after a factory reset.
I am 100% certain that this question has been asked already, but a search mostly shows people asking about what happens when they do a factory reset, or even when they say "hard reset", they appear to have in mind the "soft" factory reset instead.
My question is as the subject says. If I do a hard reset, the one performed from the android boot menu or whatever you call it, will I lose my software update? I am NOT talking about the factory reset that is performed from within the settings menu of the device.
Just as a background, I have a Nexus 7 (2012, first generation) that simply does not recognize usb cable while it's turned on. While the tablet is turned on, it does not charge and it won't be recognized when plugged into the computer. It charges only if it's turned off. I searched and did everything suggested, using the original cable, original charger, different cable, different charger, cleaning the usb connector with 99% isopropyl alcohol, try bending the connector slightly, software update, factory reset, installing some apps suggested from google play store and running diagnostics, everything. I have to think that this is probably a software issue, not a hardware issue. I mean, obviously it does charge when it's off, so I just can't think something is catastrophically wrong with the hardware (and I have experience fixing wonky touchscreen on this device by updating software). Unfortunately, rooting the device and installing custom rom is not an option until the usb works, which is the whole issue that I am trying to solve (I saw some discussions on the web about rooting without usb, but I think that's beyond my ability).
Anyway, back to the point, as one of the last resorts, I am wondering if a hard reset might give me some light, but before I attempt that, would like to know if that means I need to update software again. Yes, I already know I will lose all my files, data, apps, contacts, app save files or progress, account info, everything.
Thank you for your help.
There is no difference between hard reset and factory reset. Factory reset or hard reset just removes your all system apps data, user apps and data. It only reset settings to default as a fresh os.
By factory resetting it not change your updated os to older one. It just reset your android update to factory settings.
If it helped . Please thank me.
Ashwinrg said:
There is no difference between hard reset and factory reset. Factory reset or hard reset just removes your all system apps data, user apps and data. It only reset settings to default as a fresh os.
By factory resetting it not change your updated os to older one. It just reset your android update to factory settings.
If it helped . Please thank me.
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So are the discussions at the following link incorrect? Please Google "how to hard reset nexus 7 2012" and click the top hit that shows, by the title "Hard Reset your Google Nexus 7 (2012) – Android Forum - AndroidPIT" (I am a new user to these forums and am prevented from posting an external link).
I was thinking of trying the second method explained in that article,
- Turn your tablet off.
- With the tablet off, press and hold the Power key, then press and hold the Volume Down key. Scroll down twice to select Recovery.
- Select with the power key.
- You'll see the Android pop up, then while holding down Power, press Volume Up.
- Use the volume keys to scroll to "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and press Power to select it.
- Scroll down to "Yes - Erase All User Data" and press Power to select it.
- Your Hard Reset is now complete.
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Ashwinrg, could you please reconcile your post with the above article that I am referencing, which suggests that a "factory reset" is different from a "hard reset"? Am I reading something wrong, or is that article plain wrong? (And yes, even the steps for a "hard reset" references "Wipe Data/Factory Reset", so there is definitely some confusing terminology, even at the manufacturer level, going on here, but my point is, is there just one kind of "reset" for Android, or are there more than one kind of "resets" out there for Androids?)
You can see the steps given on the site is saying that go to recovery mode and select wipe data/factory reset.
Factory reset and hard reset is same. It just reset os to factory settings.
Ashwinrg said:
You can see the steps given on the site is saying that go to recovery mode and select wipe data/factory reset.
Factory reset and hard reset is same. It just reset os to factory settings.
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Thanks. So to see if I understand it right, if I've already tried factory reset from android settings menu, trying the method with power button and volume button and recovery mode and so on is going to be redundant, and in any case definitely won't have any impact on my usb/battery issue, if the factory reset didn't help?
Yes there might be the case you can loose your data or some software if you will hard reset.
You can factory reset your android in android settings menu or from recovery mode.
Hello everyone,im having a huge issue with my device of late. It randomly just freezes up now and then and i have to do a hard reset to switch it off then. Since this has been happening i decided to do a factory reset on my device and start fresh.
Problem with that is that my phone wont let me do a factory reset by going into the settings menu and then selecting backup & reset and then going into the factory reset menu. Once there and i try to tap the reset tab, it does nothing at all. Is there another way that i can reset my device?
If anyone has any suggestions for me,id really appreciate hearing from you. My device is the E6653 and it is not rooted or bootloader unlocked if thats essential.
since factory reset is next to re flashing your device
consider reflashing using FLASHTOOL. ( even when you device has locked bootloader you can still flash untouched rom)
some time back a user having z5p ( device name Satsuki) was asking how to flash so i gave him good short tutorial at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71394777&postcount=3
the same applies for you too! but select SUMIRE in the list and see your country , select correct build version / download and flash