Is there a "restore" option in N900?

[Sasler]

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:

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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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"?

[joppu]

Reflash would probably do it, right?

[real_per]

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)."

[conny]

Reflash would probably do it, right?

Yes, that'll do the trick :)

[les_garten]

There is backup and restore, read the manual.

[Sasler]

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)."

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. :)

[Sasler]

Reflash would probably do it, right?

Could it be done by the end user by using a computer or would it need to be done at a service centre?

[Sasler]

There is backup and restore, read the manual.

I believe what you are referring to is talking about user data and not the system files.

[les_garten]

I believe what you are referring to is talking about user data and not the system files.

Ahhh, I see what you are saying.

[pelago]

Could it be done by the end user by using a computer or would it need to be done at a service centre?
If it's anything like the previous Maemo devices, you should be able to do it yourself with a computer.

[zerojay]

Backup and restore will not be a problem on the N900.