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How to hard reset Tmobile SDA USA (Tornado)

Anyone know how to reset the phone to factory default without turn on the phone?
After I installed a program, the phone can not starup anymore. It is freezing at the T-Mobile welcome screen.
Thanks

Nenermind
after seraching the forum I found answer
destrozeitor said:
You can reset the phone while is off. Press and hold down the 2 external buttons down the screen (start and contacts buttons), and then press for a 1.5 seconds (important) the power button. Release them. If you have done all ok, you must see a screen telling you to press "0" to reset your phone to factory. If it starts normally repeat the process.
This is the same procedure used in HTC Typhoon models.
Good Luck!
Note that you will lost all your settings / data / etc, except files stored in your memmory card.
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After reseting, the phone looks like still freezing. But after about 4-5 minutes waiting, yes.....it works.

You have to release only the power button and not the two soft-key 8)

[Q] sense malfunction...help please

Hi,
I dont know what happened but since this afternoon (no matter how many times I perform a soft reset) sense is unable to start. I cant even navigate my phone. however I can still send and recieve calls but that's it.
Does anybody know what caused this? Although I install various software on an regular basis I'f never flashed the standard ROM.
Can you please tell me how to perform a hard-reset if software doesn't allow me to?

quote from the manual:
"To perform a hard reset
1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, then press the END/POWER button shortly and release it. You will then see this message on the screen.
This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to manufacturer default. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer default, or press other keys to cancel.
2. Release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
3. Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset"
However before you do that, you could try disabling sense + soft reset + enabling sense -> this helped me few times when my sense wouldn't start.
The question is can you get to Start Menu / Settings? or - if not - does your ActiveSync work?

Some info from the Htc website..
Performing a Factory/Hard Reset You can return your phone to its original state, as it was when it left the factory. This is also called a hard reset. You might want to do this if you are giving your phone to a friend or relative and you want to remove all your data first, or if your phone has a persistent problem that is not solved by powering off the phone and then powering it on again.
A factory reset is a drastic measure. It permanently erases all your personal data and customized settings, and also removes any programs you have installed. Make sure that you have backed up the information and files you want to keep. For information about ways of backing up your phone, see the following topics:
Synchronizing With Outlook on Your Computer
Backing Up Your Phone Using Microsoft My Phone
Performing a factory reset via settings
The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.
On the Home screen's Settings tab, tap Menu > All Settings > System > Clear Storage.
Enter 1234.
Tap YES to perform the reset, or tap NO to cancel the reset.
Performing a factory reset using phone buttons
If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using buttons on the phone.
With your phone powered off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
While holding the volume buttons, press the END/POWER button briefly and then release it.
When you see a warning message on screen, release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.

p107r0 said:
quote from the manual:...
...The question is can you get to Start Menu / Settings? or - if not - does your ActiveSync work?
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...The answer is: No...I'll try your manual quote tnx...
Yes Activesync still works...
Shum97 said:
Performing a Factory/Hard Reset... ...
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Tnx guys but no luck, when phone is off and I hold the volume buttons then briefly tap power button the damn thing turns on...the the whole crap starts all over again...nothing works except sending and recieving calls...

ok, before you attempt to loose all your data, try copying unpacking the attached file to your Windows folder - it can be done with ActiveSync,
if I did not screw up, once the file is copied there, long-press of phone button should bring the today settings, where you can try to disable sense, and see what happens then...

dub027 said:
Hi,
I dont know what happened but since this afternoon (no matter how many times I perform a soft reset) sense is unable to start. I cant even navigate my phone. however I can still send and recieve calls but that's it.
Does anybody know what caused this? Although I install various software on an regular basis I'f never flashed the standard ROM.
Can you please tell me how to perform a hard-reset if software doesn't allow me to?
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WTF... Same here... Turning the phone on this afternoon, suddenly Sense does not want to start anymore... No mather how many times I try!!!
Update: at least the "Hard Reset" worked. So back to basic and Sense worked again. :-( Now updating the phone again... Sigh...

Righard said:
Update: at least the "Hard Reset" worked. So back to basic and Sense worked again. :-( Now updating the phone again... Sigh...
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one more (sad) reason for investing in good backup app, be it SPB, Sprite, Resco or whatever...

p107r0 said:
one more (sad) reason for investing in good backup app, be it SPB, Sprite, Resco or whatever...
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Agree 100%. I backup regularly but now I cant even hard-reset so that's not my problem.
Until now a hard reset always worked. Putting your (p107r0) file in the windows folder at least gave me the uportunity to disable sense and grand me access to the settings. But the touch screen seems to suffer from this virus too...when I try to purge my stored info (entering 1234) the keyboard shows what key I press but the number doesnt appear in the textbar...
Even trying to install a cab doesnt work. I can find everything on the phone but tapping does nothing...
I'm very close to flushing the phone down the toilet or something...

I feel your pain (1 month with overheating mainboard), but don't flush it yet
try the second method for HR - the one where you start with both vol keys pressed

p107r0 said:
I feel your pain (1 month with overheating mainboard), but don't flush it yet
try the second method for HR - the one where you start with both vol keys pressed
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TNX!!! tried and at last problem 'solved' (hard reset worked) let's hope it's a last for me...
mods you can close this thread as far as I'm concerned.

Att Atrix 2 with hard lock

Hi community, I just purchase in ebay an Atrix 2, was a bargain. Well, the problem is that I was going to unlock it, because Im in Ecuador, so purchase a unlock code, but it didnt work, I wrote asking other sellers if they can provide another code, but all says that thats the only valid code to unlock it, so I think this thing is in a hard locked state (more than 10 times wrong unlock code) I just try 2 times with the actual code that I have.
I search in the web and a solution for an atrix 1 was to flash a radio. Im new with this device, anyone have any suggest or fix for this problem?
Hope you can help me.
If anyone have access to unlock codes maybe can check if I have the right one, this is the info that the unlocker give me:
for IMEI: 356378042076331
unlock code:62659983

Sold the phone as parts, anyway if there's a solution please post it to help other people.

As found on motorola site
If there are significant problems with the device or you are not able to perform a factory data reset through settings (locked out of handset, frozen screens), please use the following process to manually reset the phone:
WARNING: Factory Data Reset is a tool used to remove everything that was imported, added or installed on the device. When using this feature; information you have programmed in the handset, i.e. apps downloaded through the Market, Contacts, Email and Social network Accounts is deleted, however, nothing stored on the SD Card, i.e., pictures, music, videos, etc. will be affected.
To perform an External Manual Reset of your handset to restore to factory settings, read instructions below and then perform.
Turn off your phone.
If your phone is not responding, try a quick reset. Remove the back cover and battery, then insert the battery and install the back cover.
When your phone is off, press and hold both volume keys together, then press Power to turn on the phone.
When your phone shows the boot mode menu, press Volume Down to highlight “Recovery.”
Pess Volume Up to start “Recovery.”
Your phone reboots, then shows a green robot on the screen.
Tip: If you activate the wrong prompt or run into problems, you can start over by forcing a reboot.
When the green robot appears, press Volume Up and Volume Down together.
The recovery menu appears. Press the volume keys to scroll to the factory reset option, then press Power to activate it. Press the volume keys to scroll to the Yes confirmation, then press Power to confirm.
When the reset is complete, press Power to choose reboot from the recovery menu.
To Perform a Factory Data Reset through settings menu:
From the Home screen, press Menu
Touch Settings
Touch Privacy
Touch Factory data reset (Read notes for other options)
Touch Reset Phone
Touch Erase Everything
Note: Contact your service provider if you need to reset/clear phone remotely.

Home screen reset and apps gone after exiting Ultra Stamina Mode [Lollipop]

I tried restarting the phone, but then Google Play and all my apps were gone, it's as if the device is partly in Ultra Stamina Mode with other functions still working. Google Play services keeps crashing also...
I think maybe I pressed "activate/deactivate" Ultra Stamina too many times as it was not exiting out of the mode at all...

FYLin21 said:
I tried restarting the phone, but then Google Play and all my apps were gone, it's as if the device is partly in Ultra Stamina Mode with other functions still working. Google Play services keeps crashing also...
I think maybe I pressed "activate/deactivate" Ultra Stamina too many times as it was not exiting out of the mode at all...
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same situation...got it fixed yet?

Skyet said:
same situation...got it fixed yet?
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Ouch!
I just did a factory reset and everything is fine now. Unfortunately I didn't back anything up and once this glitch occurs you can't! (you can't even view your IMEI number)
Sony gave me this reply but it wasn't helpful as I already did the factory reset:
1. If the issue is caused by a glitch on the software, you can try to force the device to restart, connecting the device to the wall charger and then press and hold down the volume up and the power key together at least 5 seconds, or until the device vibrates 3 times, then power on the device.
2. If that does not work you will need to find the OFF key that is next to the SIM card, is a red/yellow button, and please press and hold down the OFF button for 120 seconds.
3. If none of the steps stated before works, you will need to perform a factory data reset, please remember to perform a backup of the information because this process will reset the device into factory settings.
Factory data reset.
From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music, which is saved to your device's internal storage, mark the Erase internal storage checkbox (does not affect the SD card).
Tap Reset phone/tablet or Erase everything.
If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
To confirm, tap Erase everything.
If none of the steps previously taken solved the issue, in this case I will recommend you to perform a software repair to your phone, here are the steps on how to do it, we have an extended guide that should help you fix the Pattern Lock issue on your phone, please follow the instructions carefully:
We have an extended guide that should help you fix the Pattern Lock issue on your phone, please follow the instructions carefully:​
Let me know what happens! Now I'm afraid of using Ultra Stamina Mode.

Thanks for the information. I read something about the step 1, but i tried and no luck..I did a backup before resetting my sony z5p, but the backup could not be loaded because it is saying that the Android OS is old (I guess Safe-mode). Luckily the Backup & Restore inside the xperia phone backed up almost everything, just some apps' chat history is gone.
I'm very afraid of using the Ultra Stamina mode, even know i am certain of the error that i (might have) made.
FYLin21 said:
Ouch!
I just did a factory reset and everything is fine now. Unfortunately I didn't back anything up and once this glitch occurs you can't! (you can't even view your IMEI number)
Sony gave me this reply but it wasn't helpful as I already did the factory reset:
1. If the issue is caused by a glitch on the software, you can try to force the device to restart, connecting the device to the wall charger and then press and hold down the volume up and the power key together at least 5 seconds, or until the device vibrates 3 times, then power on the device.
2. If that does not work you will need to find the OFF key that is next to the SIM card, is a red/yellow button, and please press and hold down the OFF button for 120 seconds.
3. If none of the steps stated before works, you will need to perform a factory data reset, please remember to perform a backup of the information because this process will reset the device into factory settings.
Factory data reset.
From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music, which is saved to your device's internal storage, mark the Erase internal storage checkbox (does not affect the SD card).
Tap Reset phone/tablet or Erase everything.
If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
To confirm, tap Erase everything.
If none of the steps previously taken solved the issue, in this case I will recommend you to perform a software repair to your phone, here are the steps on how to do it, we have an extended guide that should help you fix the Pattern Lock issue on your phone, please follow the instructions carefully:
We have an extended guide that should help you fix the Pattern Lock issue on your phone, please follow the instructions carefully:​
Let me know what happens! Now I'm afraid of using Ultra Stamina Mode.
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Apparently quite a few Z3/Z2/Z1 users have also encountered the same problem - appears to be a Lollipop-related bug. I couldn't even backup as the only option under "Backup & Reset" was Factory Reset

try to enter Ultra Stamina again, and then quit it
It helped me

Error after RESET by *#*#2846579#*#*

Hello
I wanted to reset my Huawei P40 PRO, under 10.1.0.121.
I was asked to disable its location, which I did; but the reset does not work, after 3 times, I composed the *#*#2846579#*#* to reset it.
Since then, I've been stuck on a Huawei account password request page that doesn't allow me to type the account password because it disappears in 1/2 seconds, with a next window telling me of a network error; so I'm stuck; Would any of you have an idea ?
Thank you

Hey there. I assume you already tried rebooting the phone. Try the following: power off your phone. After it's turned off, press and hold the power button and volume up button. Hold the two buttons until you see an EMUI logo with options to restart, clear data etc. (See screenshot). Try the "clear data" option. It will wipe EVERYTHING on the phone's storage. Then it should reboot and hopefully the issue is gone. Or perhaps you could try "safe mode"? Not sure what that does, but you could give it a try.

jericho246 said:
Hey there. I assume you already tried rebooting the phone. Try the following: power off your phone. After it's turned off, press and hold the power button and volume up button. Hold the two buttons until you see an EMUI logo with options to restart, clear data etc. (See screenshot). Try the "clear data" option. It will wipe EVERYTHING on the phone's storage. Then it should reboot and hopefully the issue is gone. Or perhaps you could try "safe mode"? Not sure what that does, but you could give it a try.
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I have found, i had to go also to my HUAWEI CLOUD on the WEB and deactivate LOCALIZE MY PHONE; and this time after a restart i could went a huawei login password on the phone

I think I've got the same problem, I've just done a factory reset, and now it just flips straight past the Huawei ID login page and takes me here. unable to connect to server. touch the screen to retry Ive tried clearing the cache and resetting again and nothing works. anyone got any ideas please.