do you guys know how to perform a factory reset to get it back to "out of the box" state where you select the language, time, wifi connections etc....?
pressing the reset button didn't do that for me.
just wondering...
Go into settings and you'll find an option to do a factory reset. The reset button is just a reboot button in case the tablet hangs and the power button won't reboot it.
pdagal said:
Go into settings and you'll find an option to do a factory reset. The reset button is just a reboot button in case the tablet hangs and the power button won't reboot it.
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yeah I'm dumb, I was just doing that when you posted! Thank you!
should have known that...
There is another way and was posted here before (didnt try it myself though):
1. Turn off the device
2. Press the power and Volume + the same time
3. When the device turns on, release power while still holding Volume +
4. Wait until it boots into recovery mode.
DIESTROnG said:
yeah I'm dumb, I was just doing that when you posted! Thank you!
should have known that...
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I'm trying to hard reset a GT-P7500 on Android 3.2 by turning it off and then pressing Volume Up + Power. But nothing happens... screen remains black.
What am I doing wrong?
Any alternative way to hard reset?
The tablet powers on normally when just pressing Power button.
YesHoney said:
I'm trying to hard reset a GT-P7500 on Android 3.2 by turning it off and then pressing Volume Up + Power. But nothing happens... screen remains black.
What am I doing wrong?
Any alternative way to hard reset?
The tablet powers on normally when just pressing Power button.
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I'm not sure if you mean to hard reset or if you're trying to go into recovery mode to access CWM?
Either way, a hard reset can be performed by holding the power key longer than the usual time to turn it on or off.
To access recovery mode, hold the power and volume down key if up didn't work. The android guy is downloading mode and the box icon is recovery. Let me know if this helps witha thanks:good:
Yes it did. Thanks so much.
Help!! I was attempting to encrypt my device when the process failed. Optimus G boots up and shows "Encryption unsuccessful". It gives me a button to tap to Reset phone and the button responds to tap but the device never resets. I've attempted to reset using Power and Vol down but as soon as I press power key and it shows confirmed, it seems to freeze the phone again. I have to press and hold power key to get it to reboot.
Any suggestions?
zigjag said:
Help!! I was attempting to encrypt my device when the process failed. Optimus G boots up and shows "Encryption unsuccessful". It gives me a button to tap to Reset phone and the button responds to tap but the device never resets. I've attempted to reset using Power and Vol down but as soon as I press power key and it shows confirmed, it seems to freeze the phone again. I have to press and hold power key to get it to reboot.
Any suggestions?
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You should still be able to get to the Android recovery and do a factory reset.
snacsnoc said:
You should still be able to get to the Android recovery and do a factory reset.
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I figured that's maybe what I've been missing. What are the steps to enter the stock recovery? I was only aware of PWR + Vol Down keys as an alt reset.
zigjag said:
I figured that's maybe what I've been missing. What are the steps to enter the stock recovery? I was only aware of PWR + Vol Down keys as an alt reset.
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Turn it off then hold PWR + up to get to the bootloader then hit vol down twice (to select Recovery Mode since the menu is actually hidden) and hit the power button to select it.
snacsnoc said:
Turn it off then hold PWR + up to get to the bootloader then hit vol down twice (to select Recovery Mode since the menu is actually hidden) and hit the power button to select it.
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I think I need to have bootloader unlocked or have run freegee, i haven't done either so i still can't access the recovery.
zigjag said:
I think I need to have bootloader unlocked or have run freegee, i haven't done either so i still can't access the recovery.
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Right. Sorry, I assumed you had CWM (with bootloader unlocked) installed. You can always use LGNPST, though I'm not sure if you need to have an unlocked bootloader. I'm sure another forum member can better assist you.
Since you're stock, maybe you can get it replaced via warranty? It failed using a standard menu item, shouldn't be an issue.
mbonus said:
Since you're stock, maybe you can get it replaced via warranty? It failed using a standard menu item, shouldn't be an issue.
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Correct, call tech support or go into a store, worst case scenario its def a software iss covered under device warranty.
charleswesde said:
Correct, call tech support or go into a store, worst case scenario its def a software iss covered under device warranty.
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I had this issue as well. I used a different stock rom and it almost happened too. I just held the down and power button until I got the message to factory reset message. I did that and now i'm back to stock.
Forget what I said
If on stock, press Power+Vol Dwn, power, power yo accept. That does a stock reset.
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So I got this tablet of CL and it seems to be stuck in demo mode. Settings is blocked and the zDemo app is password protected. Does anyone know what to do here?
Anyone?
shoota13 said:
So I got this tablet of CL and it seems to be stuck in demo mode. Settings is blocked and the zDemo app is password protected. Does anyone know what to do here?
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Have you tried booting the tablet into Recovery Mode and performing a Factory Reset?
Cat McGowan said:
Have you tried booting the tablet into Recovery Mode and performing a Factory Reset?
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I did think of trying that but I couldn't figure out how to boot into recovery mode. Can you tell me? Thanks for the reply.
shoota13 said:
I did think of trying that but I couldn't figure out how to boot into recovery mode. Can you tell me? Thanks for the reply.
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you need to Hold Volume UP key and press Power key, and when you see the Sony logo on screen, release just the power button.. (keep pressing the volume up button)
shoota13 said:
I did think of trying that but I couldn't figure out how to boot into recovery mode. Can you tell me? Thanks for the reply.
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To enter Recovery Mode and perform Factory Reset:
1. Begin with the tablet completely powered off (not in Sleep Mode).
2. Press and hold the VOLUME UP button.
3. Momentarily press the POWER button.
4. Release the VOLUME UP button when the Android System Recovery menu appears.
5. Press the VOLUME DOWN button twice to select "3. Reset to factory settings."
6. Press the POWER button.
7. At the next screen, repeatedly press VOLUME DOWN button until "Yes -- delete all user data" is selected.
8. Press the POWER button.
Factory Reset will be performed and the tablet will reboot into Normal Mode.
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To enter Recovery Mode and perform Factory Reset:
1. Begin with the tablet completely powered off (not in Sleep Mode).
2. Press and hold the VOLUME UP button.
3. Momentarily press the POWER button.
4. Release the VOLUME UP button when the Android System Recovery menu appears.
5. Press the VOLUME DOWN button twice to select "3. Reset to factory settings."
6. Press the POWER button.
7. At the next screen, repeatedly press VOLUME DOWN button until "Yes -- delete all user data" is selected.
8. Press the POWER button.
Factory Reset will be performed and the tablet will reboot into Normal Mode.
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Gave a +1 Thanks. Useful info, didnt even know the tablet had this.
Yeah thanks guys I'll try this and report back.
Sony xperia Z tablet stuck in demo mode
Cat McGowan said:
Have you tried booting the tablet into Recovery Mode and performing a Factory Reset?
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Hi,
I saw your post, but it was about 2 years ago. I just bought a Sony Xperia Z tablet, but it is stuck in demo mode, what can I please do to restore it factory settings. Does this same process you highlighted applies? Thank you
abbeybabs1 said:
Hi,
I saw your post, but it was about 2 years ago. I just bought a Sony Xperia Z tablet, but it is stuck in demo mode, what can I please do to restore it factory settings. Does this same process you highlighted applies? Thank you
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The post you are referring to is about the Sony Tablet S. Please read the Sony Xperia Tablet Z forum, then post your XTZ problem/questions there and I or someone else will try to provide you with a solution.
hi .
i have the "Asus Transformer Pad TF103C" Tablet , and after i installed a game on in the tablet started to do reboot after reboot (with out being able to start).
since i can not start it , how can i factory restore it and make it start again ?
thx to all the helpers .
sagi_bb said:
hi .
i have the "Asus Transformer Pad TF103C" Tablet , and after i installed a game on in the tablet started to do reboot after reboot (with out being able to start).
since i can not start it , how can i factory restore it and make it start again ?
thx to all the helpers .
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Hard to think that just a game would cause that to happen, but weirder things have happened...
I found this:
How to boot device into Safe Mode.
1. Press and hold the Volume - button and power button (while device is on).
2. When screen turns black release the power button, but remain holding the Volume - button.
Device should boot into safe mode.
If this works for you, then you should be able to boot the tablet with just the preinstalled apps available and then you should be able to uninstall the game in question and reboot normally.
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Hard to think that just a game would cause that to happen, but weirder things have happened...
I found this:
How to boot device into Safe Mode.
1. Press and hold the Volume - button and power button (while device is on).
2. When screen turns black release the power button, but remain holding the Volume - button.
Device should boot into safe mode.
If this works for you, then you should be able to boot the tablet with just the preinstalled apps available and then you should be able to uninstall the game in question and reboot normally.
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it does not works.
should i press the volume up or down button ?
" Volume - " = " Volume down "
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" Volume - " = " Volume down "
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maby i am doing somthing wrong but it does not work.
you understand that it does not start and is always in the loading screen .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55074298&postcount=18
*shrug* Not sure what else to tell you... Doesn't the tablet restart itself after holding the power button for however long like every other tablet out there...?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55074298&postcount=18
*shrug* Not sure what else to tell you... Doesn't the tablet restart itself after holding the power button for however long like every other tablet out there...?
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it does, but it want complete the reboot .
the reboot screen just keep reappearing over and over again .
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it does, but it want complete the reboot .
the reboot screen just keep reappearing over and over again .
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this is how my bootload looks like . (volume up+power button when the tablet is off) .
as you can see there is no format or anything :crying:
Well I'm not sure what your bootloader screen, which you have to use the opposite Volume button to get to, has to do with getting into Safe Mode, but ok...
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Well I'm not sure what your bootloader screen, which you have to use the opposite Volume button to get to, has to do with getting into Safe Mode, but ok...
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Can you navigate to the Recovery option there? If so, your factory reset option should be there. I still think it would be able to boot into Safe Mode so you can just uninstall the offending app and not lose your data. But anyway, if those options don't work, you could try grabbing an update zip from Asus and see if applying that will get it going again.
http://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF103C/HelpDesk_Download/
What app did you install, by the way, so others might be warned against using it to avoid this situation...?
es0tericcha0s said:
Can you navigate to the Recovery option there? If so, your factory reset option should be there. I still think it would be able to boot into Safe Mode so you can just uninstall the offending app and not lose your data. But anyway, if those options don't work, you could try grabbing an update zip from Asus and see if applying that will get it going again.
http://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF103C/HelpDesk_Download/
What app did you install, by the way, so others might be warned against using it to avoid this situation...?
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hi.
1) i dont remember the name of the game but it was some kind of flight simulator .
2) in the recovery screen i see an "open chest" droid with no options but a "no comand" massage .
3) i tried the safe mood again and it does not work . on the loading screen (the one with the asus logo in the middle and intel logo in the buttom) i press the volume - and the power button until the tablet shuts off the i keep pressing only the volume - and nothing hapen , after i release the volume button nothing hapen again .
4) i am not sure how to how to apply the update.zip from asus .
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hi.
1) i dont remember the name of the game but it was some kind of flight simulator .
2) in the recovery screen i see an "open chest" droid with no options but a "no comand" massage .
3) i tried the safe mood again and it does not work . on the loading screen (the one with the asus logo in the middle and intel logo in the buttom) i press the volume - and the power button until the tablet shuts off the i keep pressing only the volume - and nothing hapen , after i release the volume button nothing hapen again .
4) i am not sure how to how to apply the update.zip from asus .
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Typically, in stock recoveries, when you see the Android guy there's usually a button combo to get the commands for reboot, reset, update, etc to pop up. Usually this would be like hitting the Volume keys together or some combo of Volume and Power buttons. Unfortunately, there isn't that much info about this particular Asus tablet as the TF300 and TF700 that I am more familiar with, so can't tell you with absolutely certainy how to do it.
es0tericcha0s said:
Typically, in stock recoveries, when you see the Android guy there's usually a button combo to get the commands for reboot, reset, update, etc to pop up. Usually this would be like hitting the Volume keys together or some combo of Volume and Power buttons. Unfortunately, there isn't that much info about this particular Asus tablet as the TF300 and TF700 that I am more familiar with, so can't tell you with absolutely certainy how to do it.
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The OTA zip they supply doesn't appear to be able to installed via recovery, and they don't have a system.img for flashing. Here is my current thread on the issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/build-img-update-zip-ota-package-t2887847
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The OTA zip they supply doesn't appear to be able to installed via recovery, and they don't have a system.img for flashing. Here is my current thread on the issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/build-img-update-zip-ota-package-t2887847
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Sorry about the OTA zip, I didn't read it closely enough for the install instructions. I don't know why you think the system is gone seeing as how the stock recovery can't wipe that partition...?
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Sorry about the OTA zip, I didn't read it closely enough for the install instructions. I don't know why you think the system is gone seeing as how the stock recovery can't wipe that partition...?
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i'm lost
Mash volume up and down and power when in recovery.
The options are there (I know as I have the same tab) but I can't remember the combination
You can try and sideload the zip via recovery (I couldn't get ghat to work, got the same error)
Factory Reset from the Asus Manual
Backup and Reset
Back up data, Wi-fi passwords,and other Google servers using your Asus Tablet.
To do this:
1. Go to Settings>Backup and reset
2. From the Backup and reset window, you can:
Factory data reset: Erases all data on the tablet
Press both volume buttons to access recovery commands, find reboot with volume keys, press power to select. Done
Power lead out, Power down, hold volume down and power on, release power on when "In search of the incredible" screen shows, use volume button to select "Recovery Mode".
When Android with open stomach shows and "No Command" press and hold volume up and power button for 3 - 5 seconds then use volume button to scroll to wipe cache / wipe data use power until to select.
If it doesn't work try again until it does.
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Power lead out, Power down, hold volume down and power on, release power on when "In search of the incredible" screen shows, use volume button to select "Recovery Mode".
When Android with open stomach shows and "No Command" press and hold volume up and power button for 3 - 5 seconds then use volume button to scroll to wipe cache / wipe data use power until to select.
If it doesn't work try again until it does.
Good day!
I'm newbie here. I have a problem with my MSI Enjoy 7 tablet. It has been locked with too many patterns attempt and it asked me for my gmail account. After searching the web, the only solution I have is to flash my tablet. But I don't have any idea about that. How can I backup my ROM, Download the compatible firmware for my tablet and perform flash? Can anyone help me? Thank you!
Genue26 said:
Good day!
I'm newbie here. I have a problem with my MSI Enjoy 7 tablet. It has been locked with too many patterns attempt and it asked me for my gmail account. After searching the web, the only solution I have is to flash my tablet. But I don't have any idea about that. How can I backup my ROM, Download the compatible firmware for my tablet and perform flash? Can anyone help me? Thank you!
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OK, I'm kinda new to these forums as well, although I do have a certain amount of experience with Android. The simplest way to unlock your device would be to factory reset it (this will erase all the data on your device though). Because you can't unlock the tablet to get to the Settings menu and do this the usual way, you'll need to do it from recovery. From a quick bit of Googling, this is how you get into recovery mode and factory reset from there on your device (note that I don't own an MSI Enjoy 7 so I can't verify this, but it's pretty standard stuff):
1. Make sure your device is completely switched off
2. Press power and volume down at the same time until an Android logo appears
3. Now release the two buttons before holding the power button and pressing the volume button ONCE (don't hold it) and a menu should appear
4. Release the power button and use the volume buttons to scroll to an option which goes something like this: "wipe data/factory reset"
5. Press power to choose this option and again use the volume buttons and power button to confirm (if it asks you).
6. Your device will be reset and unlocked! :good:
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OK, I'm kinda new to these forums as well, although I do have a certain amount of experience with Android. The simplest way to unlock your device would be to factory reset it (this will erase all the data on your device though). Because you can't unlock the tablet to get to the Settings menu and do this the usual way, you'll need to do it from recovery. From a quick bit of Googling, this is how you get into recovery mode and factory reset from there on your device (note that I don't own an MSI Enjoy 7 so I can't verify this, but it's pretty standard stuff):
1. Make sure your device is completely switched off
2. Press power and volume down at the same time until an Android logo appears
3. Now release the two buttons before holding the power button and pressing the volume button ONCE (don't hold it) and a menu should appear
4. Release the power button and use the volume buttons to scroll to an option which goes something like this: "wipe data/factory reset"
5. Press power to choose this option and again use the volume buttons and power button to confirm (if it asks you).
6. Your device will be reset and unlocked! :good:
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Hi jackos2500! Thanks for the information about factory reset. But unfortunately my tablet has already no factory mode that's why I'm asking the other way (Backing up ROM, How to find compatible firmware and Android flash method). Much better if you can assist me on that!
Genue26 said:
Hi jackos2500! Thanks for the information about factory reset. But unfortunately my tablet has already no factory mode that's why I'm asking the other way (Backing up ROM, How to find compatible firmware and Android flash method). Much better if you can assist me on that!
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Are you sure that there is no factory reset option in the stock recovery? There should be or else you wouldn't be able to factory reset it at all (even if you could unlock the device). Just to clarify, you don't need to be able to unlock the tablet to factory reset (at least that's the way it's been on every Android device I've ever used)
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Are you sure that there is no factory reset option in the stock recovery? There should be or else you wouldn't be able to factory reset it at all (even if you could unlock the device). Just to clarify, you don't need to be able to unlock the tablet to factory reset (at least that's the way it's been on every Android device I've ever used)
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Alright man! Problem solved! After second attempt of web searching, I got the solution. You're right! I thought I lost my Factory Option because my tablet only display an Exclamation point inside a triangular shape with an android logo beside and no factory options to access. The web says that means the factory mode was already deleted and cannot be accessed anymore. But fortunately I got the true answer. I need to press again a combination of buttons in order to access the Factory Mode.
This is what I did:
a) Completely shut down the tablet first.
b) Press power button and volume up simultaneously and hold them for a while; then remove power button after 5 secs.
c) Wait for the green Android icon with a triangle and an exclamation mark to appear before removing the volume up.
d) Press the Power button and Volume up simultaneously for the Factory mode to appear. Remove both.
e) Here you are, the set up screen will appear, and you may proceed to do your selection.
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Alright man! Problem solved! After second attempt of web searching, I got the solution. You're right! I thought I lost my Factory Option because my tablet only display an Exclamation point inside a triangular shape with an android logo beside and no factory options to access. The web says that means the factory mode was already deleted and cannot be accessed anymore. But fortunately I got the true answer. I need to press again a combination of buttons in order to access the Factory Mode.
This is what I did:
a) Completely shut down the tablet first.
b) Press power button and volume up simultaneously and hold them for a while; then remove power button after 5 secs.
c) Wait for the green Android icon with a triangle and an exclamation mark to appear before removing the volume up.
d) Press the Power button and Volume up simultaneously for the Factory mode to appear. Remove both.
e) Here you are, the set up screen will appear, and you may proceed to do your selection.
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Nice, glad you got it sorted.