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Can't Hard Reset

I'm selling my O2 XDA Mini-S and want to Hard Reset it for various reasons but it won't work. I've tried the combination of comm manager voice dial and reset buttons either from off or on position but it still won't hard reset.
The only thing i've done away from the norm is have it unlocked for all networks. Has this stopped me hard resetting it. When I reset it I get the following info :
ipl 2.21
spl 2.21
gsm 02.07.10
os 2.21.4.1
Can anyone offer any advice quickly please as I sell it on Saturday?

how about start - settings - system - clear storage?

Will that clear the add/remove programs too ? And the registry tweaks I've added for my Today screen ?

robbie601 said:
Will that clear the add/remove programs too ? And the registry tweaks I've added for my Today screen ?
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Yes it will do, Hard Reset is like reverting your phone back to its out of the box condition.

No, I CAN'T hard reset. I was advised above to use Clear Storage and was asking if this would remove the registry tweaks ?!

robbie601 said:
No, I CAN'T hard reset. I was advised above to use Clear Storage and was asking if this would remove the registry tweaks ?!
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*Faint*. Just for your information, the "Clear Storage" is a HARD RESET.

Oh, thanks very much for your advice all.

Any software APP that can hard reset a WM5 device

I really need to get an application that can hard reset an ipaq 2490 !! the ipaq will not hard reset the normal way !!
thanks in advance

Tweaks2k2 has an option to do a hard reset

captainsensible2002 said:
Tweaks2k2 has an option to do a hard reset
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Thanks I will check it out !!

ice_coffee said:
I really need to get an application that can hard reset an ipaq 2490 !! the ipaq will not hard reset the normal way !!
thanks in advance
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Handy Menu also has an option.

You can use "System Restore" utility available in your PPC. This is actually a hard reset utility.

VJEschaton can hard/soft reset most HTC phones (amongst other things), but don't know about the Ipaq.
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captainsensible2002 said:
Tweaks2k2 has an option to do a hard reset
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Does not work for WM5 and VJEschaton only soft resets it even if you use the hard reset function !! does anybody know of anything else !!

I'd imagine something like SKTools can probably hard reset any device. It's not hard, but requires a bit of code. The hard reset "hack" we used on WM2003 is not effective >= WM5.
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power off 10 to 15 secs & reset after registry change

I am curious. I have seen some instructions in various posts for WM5 and WM6, that when we apply some registry tweaks, that it is advisable (in some cases) to perform the following in order for the change to persist even after reset (not sure if soft or hard reset):
"Power off for few seconds (at least 10-15) and softreset".
My questions:
Is this true only of WM5 and up or was this true even for WM2003 and WM2003SE?
Is this procedure recommended to keep the registry change persistent even after HARD or SOFT reset?
Should we do this for EVERY registry tweak?
If I missed an article about this, I apologize.

kuapao said:
I am curious. I have seen some instructions in various posts for WM5 and WM6, that when we apply some registry tweaks, that it is advisable (in some cases) to perform the following in order for the change to persist even after reset (not sure if soft or hard reset):
"Power off for few seconds (at least 10-15) and softreset".
My questions:
Is this true only of WM5 and up or was this true even for WM2003 and WM2003SE?
Is this procedure recommended to keep the registry change persistent even after HARD or SOFT reset?
Should we do this for EVERY registry tweak?
If I missed an article about this, I apologize.
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1. Don't know.
2. They are soft reset proof. Hard reset actually restores the device to it's factory default state/just-flashed state.
3. Yes. Shutting down allows the device to flush any data from memory to device, as well as make the necessary saves. Immediate soft reset would break that, changes getting lost.

thanks!
tnyynt said:
1. Don't know.
2. They are soft reset proof. Hard reset actually restores the device to it's factory default state/just-flashed state.
3. Yes. Shutting down allows the device to flush any data from memory to device, as well as make the necessary saves. Immediate soft reset would break that, changes getting lost.
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tnyynt,
Thanks for the reply. I will do this from now on.

This procedure allows registry/filesystem changes to be self-flashed into the disk.
You can use software soft reset instead - system knows that it is to be rebooted and flashes all data to the disk. Its more safe way. Avoiding pressing reset button makes system stable and predictable for a long time.

baniaczek said:
This procedure allows registry/filesystem changes to be self-flashed into the disk.
You can use software soft reset instead - system knows that it is to be rebooted and flashes all data to the disk. Its more safe way. Avoiding pressing reset button makes system stable and predictable for a long time.
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baniaczek, luckily, I've been using the software soft reset all this time!!!

HARD RESET Xperia

Hi. i am new user xperia. Does someone tell me how can i do hard reset my phone . I need key combinations. Thanks for help

wyder69 said:
Hi. i am new user xperia. Does someone tell me how can i do hard reset my phone . I need key combinations. Thanks for help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437607

You can also simply go to settings>system>Clear storage

jvs60 said:
You can also simply go to settings>system>Clear storage
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That's actually not the same as a hard reset. As it's run from within windows mobile, some files tend to be left behind (files that are in use at the time, at least). Best is still to hard reset from phone start.

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[Q] launcher

i'm using spb shell panel...it's have setting shortcut inside the launcher...i go inside the setting..after that i click system...the problem is:
1. if i click device information ---> my x2 open fast gps
2. if i click fast gps ----> my x2 open microphone agc
that mean all icon with wrong shortcut..
how to fix that???

Solution
Try Softreset, if ain't helping try uninstall spb and install again. me installing spb shell only after everything else is installed.
best Valentines day

Try Softreset, if ain't helping try uninstall spb and install again.
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what is a different between hard reset and soft reset?
you have spb shell original version for x2?

larzazral said:
what is a different between hard reset and soft reset?
you have spb shell original version for x2?
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What is Soft Reset?
soft reset is by far the most common type of reset every PDA users will find, and often useful in solving small problems and strange behavior. When you perform a soft reset your PDA, you're basically causing the device to stop all things that are running, and restart - like rebooting a PC.
If you have programs open and enter data into the time you do a soft reset, you may lose the information you enter, but other than a soft reset does not affect any information you have stored on the PDA at all, and can be done quite safely.
Before performing a soft reset, I usually recommend backing up your data quickly, just to be on the safe side!
Instructions to do a soft reset usually can be found in the user manual that came with your PDA. In general, all you need to do is find the "reset hole" (which may be labeled), and press gently tip of a stylus or a bent paper clip into it. Doing push a small button on the device that triggers a soft reset, so you do not need a lot of pressure. If you are unsure, check with the manufacturer of your PDA!
What is a Hard Reset?
Sometimes also referred to as the "factory reset", a hard reset is the process very seriously, because it always do a hard reset will erase all data from your PDA and restore it to factory when it was originally purchased.
In general, only device manufacturer will suggest you ever do a hard reset, and even then only in the most dreadful circumstances! Even before considering a hard reset, you should always take a thorough backup of your data, and make sure you have a copy of it in a safe place.
Instructions to do a hard reset again usually found in the user guide for your PDA, but if not, you should contact the manufacturer of your PDA and they will be able to help ... but a hard reset should only be used as a last resort!
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Me paid for original 3.5 version as i remember.
Best lucks

thanks a lot...
my x2 using GENERIC SG R3AA035...and SpbMobileShell v3.5.1
it's compatible and same version with SpbMobileShell_30_X1_ko_signed_final.cab??
it's SpbMobileShell_30_X1_ko_signed_final.cab include contact carousel and 3d viewer sms???