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2009-10-03
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While I under the impression that Linux system should be much harder to mess up compared to a Windows system, one never should forget these wise words:
Therefore my question is whether it is possible to restore the entire system in N900 in case an adventurous user "accidentally" render the system useless to the point that it will not even boot? If yes then how? Is there some kind of hidden "recovery partition"?
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2009-10-03
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Reflash would probably do it, right?
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2009-10-03
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From: http://my-symbian.com/other/preview_n900.php?page=2
"The Settings screen also has two additional options available by tapping the status (title) bar. These include "Restore original settings" (which reverts all device settings to factory ones) and "Clear device" (which deletes all user files and settings, i.e. reverts the whole device to a factory state)."
"The Settings screen also has two additional options available by tapping the status (title) bar. These include "Restore original settings" (which reverts all device settings to factory ones) and "Clear device" (which deletes all user files and settings, i.e. reverts the whole device to a factory state)."
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2009-10-03
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Originally Posted by joppu
Yes, that'll do the trick
Reflash would probably do it, right?
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2009-10-03
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There is backup and restore, read the manual.
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2009-10-03
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Originally Posted by real_per
This would require that the system would work up to at least that point. I had in mind a completely corrupted or missing system. But thanks anyway.
From: http://my-symbian.com/other/preview_n900.php?page=2
"The Settings screen also has two additional options available by tapping the status (title) bar. These include "Restore original settings" (which reverts all device settings to factory ones) and "Clear device" (which deletes all user files and settings, i.e. reverts the whole device to a factory state)."
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2009-10-03
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Originally Posted by joppu
Could it be done by the end user by using a computer or would it need to be done at a service centre?
Reflash would probably do it, right?
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2009-10-03
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Originally Posted by les_garten
I believe what you are referring to is talking about user data and not the system files.
There is backup and restore, read the manual.
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2009-10-03
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Originally Posted by Sasler
Ahhh, I see what you are saying.
I believe what you are referring to is talking about user data and not the system files.
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2009-10-03
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Originally Posted by Sasler
If it's anything like the previous Maemo devices, you should be able to do it yourself with a computer.
Could it be done by the end user by using a computer or would it need to be done at a service centre?