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2009-12-12 , 18:43
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Originally Posted by fabolousv View Post
I tried to flash my n900 yesterday with
flasher-3.5 -F imagename -f -R
i thought it would reset my whole devices but my contacts were still there and my messages. also my usernames + passwords for several websites were still there .
linux store most of settings in personal folder. If you want to remove rest of data than:
1. open xterminal
2. type: ls -a
You will see all files and folders even hiden. if you want more information type: ls -la |more
if in line first letter "d" it is mean folder.
Mozilla store all settings in folder .mozilla
3. for remove all data from broser type: rm -R .mozilla
it will remove all mozilla settings. when you will start browser next time it will be like new.
most other programs store settings in similar folders (.name)
Just remove them and reboot.

flash which you did remove all installed by you programs but don't remove settings

good luck
 

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2009-12-12 , 18:48
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#22
remove all seetings and personal files:
SEE EDIT
but be carefull with it. It will remove even pre-installed maps


EDIT: probably will be better:
rm -R $home/user/*
At least one person tried (rm -R $home/*) and it didn't work.....
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2009-12-12 , 19:20
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#23
Originally Posted by ioioio View Post
On a n810 that's a soft reset. A hard reset would be to reflash.
um, no.
a hard reset is a hard reset and a reflash is a reflash. both are completely different things.
hard reset is restarting a device after disconnecting it from the power source.
reflash is reinstalling its firm/software.

if a hard-reset via holding down the power-button does not work, then taking out the battery is a hard reset for the n900.
 
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2009-12-13 , 00:29
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I flashed mine last-night it took me a while thought cause number one it doesn't work with windows 7 64bit so I hand to use xp mode and secondly you have to hold down the "u" key on the phone.
 
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2009-12-13 , 07:25
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#25
Update your firmware to the same one. download and install Nokia's firmware updater.
That will reinstall the OS from zero... My glitch got fixed
Go here: http://europe.nokia.com/get-support-...oftware-update
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2009-12-13 , 12:46
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I'm a bit confused. Is there any way to return the device to factory condition that wouldn't require the Xterminal? I have a loaner device I need to return, and want to learn to swipe it clean, but preferably without CLI. Is this possible? Evidently there is some user data preservation implemented. Can we turn that off so it is wiped too?
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2009-12-13 , 16:14
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The rm -R $home/* for removing all personal data should be on some sticky note or something. This is essential information for everyone returning, selling or giving away their devices.
 
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2009-12-13 , 16:28
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This doesn't mean your data is gone, it just isn't easily accessed through the file-system. If you're really concerned about personal data, incineration is probably your best bet.

Edit: I wonder if the image for flashing the eMMC fully overwrites the eMMC's flash?
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2009-12-13 , 19:44
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Originally Posted by christexaport View Post
I'm a bit confused. Is there any way to return the device to factory condition that wouldn't require the Xterminal? I have a loaner device I need to return, and want to learn to swipe it clean, but preferably without CLI. Is this possible? Evidently there is some user data preservation implemented. Can we turn that off so it is wiped too?
Dude! read my post ^ this is exactly what you want
It will be like the first time you turned it on. EVERYTHING will get wiped off!
 
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2009-12-13 , 20:01
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Originally Posted by hani1400 View Post
Dude! read my post ^ this is exactly what you want
It will be like the first time you turned it on. EVERYTHING will get wiped off!
One catch, it does not support Win7. You have to get the command line tool if you have Win7.
 
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