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[Q] How to total reset the phone

So, I have a T-mobile version of Galaxy S, rooted, and then installed platinium backup to uninstall apps, by accident, I uninstalled some apps I don't want to. I just need to get some of the apps back, any ideas about how to do that? I don't mind even reset the phone back to the original state (without root, with all the preinstalled apps back.) How should I do it?

You can use
* settings / privacy / factory data reset ( never tested )
* swith off your phone and then up volume + home button + power button. Wait few seconds and then release the buttons. You will be in the recovery mode and you will have the possibility to hard reset

nicoloco said:
You can use
* settings / privacy / factory data reset ( never tested )
* swith off your phone and then up volume + home button + power button. Wait few seconds and then release the buttons. You will be in the recovery mode and you will have the possibility to hard reset
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Did the first option last night, and it wipes all your data (except media like music and pictures). Removes all the apps, and only restores the apps that were preloaded on your phone.

m1n1on said:
Did the first option last night, and it wipes all your data (except media like music and pictures). Removes all the apps, and only restores the apps that were preloaded on your phone.
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I tried the first option as well. It only erase all the user data and apps, but it won't recover lost preloaded apps though. My understanding is that it is the same for the second option unless I put a new firmware somewhere. Right?

nicoloco said:
You can use
* settings / privacy / factory data reset ( never tested )
* swith off your phone and then up volume + home button + power button. Wait few seconds and then release the buttons. You will be in the recovery mode and you will have the possibility to hard reset
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that doesn't do it, the true way is this via your phone pad
*2767*3855# WARNING! FACTORY DATA WIPE EVERYTHING AND RESET as soon as you enter the last # use it only if you want to clean wipe your phone
there is NO CONFIRMATION, it kills everything after the last #, so make sure you have a backup of what you want to keep
more secret codes here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721111

AllGamer said:
that doesn't do it, the true way is this via your phone pad
*2767*3855# WARNING! FACTORY DATA WIPE EVERYTHING AND RESET as soon as you enter the last # use it only if you want to clean wipe your phone
there is NO CONFIRMATION, it kills everything after the last #, so make sure you have a backup of what you want to keep
more secret codes here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721111
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Just tried it. It doesn't work. It basically removed all user data and the apps I downloaded. It didn't recover the preloaded apps I deleted.

Reflash the phone and start from scratch.

arcadepdx said:
Just tried it. It doesn't work. It basically removed all user data and the apps I downloaded. It didn't recover the preloaded apps I deleted.
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ahh, if you want to recover those, then you'll have to re-flash your phone with the same firmware
here is a full list of firmwares that will restore the default apps
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/samsungi9000.htm
make sure you select the one that corresponds to your exact model

Thanks. In that webpage, it did say "- If you come from America don't flash! (Ask for a firmware in the forums)". Is that a problem since I am using T-mobile (USA) phone?
Also, I tried the secrete code *#1234# through the dialer, nothing happened. Then I pushed "call", it says "USSD code running....", then says "unable to process request". How to dot that?
Thanks
AllGamer said:
ahh, if you want to recover those, then you'll have to re-flash your phone with the same firmware
here is a full list of firmwares that will restore the default apps
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/samsungi9000.htm
make sure you select the one that corresponds to your exact model
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[Q] Weird, weird issue - Home button/notifications panel don't work

To preface,
I'm running an AT&T LG G2 rooted (with a couple of Xposed modules). I'm running 4.2.2
Today, I rebooted my phone after updating some apps from the play store, and then all hell broke loose. Here's a list of what went wrong
1) ALL of my settings were reset. Sound settings, call settings, screen on settings, etc. EVERYTHING.
2) My home button doesn't work. It lights up - it knows I pressed it, but it doesn't send me to the launcher. I have the home button programmed through Nova Launcher to open my voice search when I'm on the home screen - that doesn't work either.
3) My notifications panel stays empty - nothing shows up. On top of that, the little "gear" icon that should take me to settings doesn't work. There's a gear setting above that for sound that DOES work.
4) When I go to "About Phone", my phone name was reset to "G2".
4) Here's the kicker - When I go to "About Phone", the "Software Update" button has disappeared. What the hell happened?
If anybody can solve this issue, I have a small bitcoin prize for you...
Edit: Noticed something new. I went into Titanium Backup and it gave me a notification that my "Device ID" was changed. It states that this commonly occurs after a factory reset or ROM change? Here's the thing - I've never factory resetted my phone or even installed a recovery for that matter.
Notice #2: Volume keys don't respond. Although changing volume manually through the settings does work.
Quick note: I changed a value in settings.db using SQLite manager. I tried changing "tether_entitlement_check_state" to 0. And then I exported the DB and saved it. Would that have caused an issue?

well all hell really did break loose here, have you tried entering download mode and flash back to stock(I'm pretty sure this isn't you want to do) but it might be the only thing to do

XxZombiePikachu said:
well all hell really did break loose here, have you tried entering download mode and flash back to stock(I'm pretty sure this isn't you want to do) but it might be the only thing to do
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I don't have a custom recovery installed.

crazylilazn said:
I don't have a custom recovery installed.
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when I said flash back to stock I meant the download mode way just download jellybean 10d/10o or 20c installer and follow instructions on how to setup and flash

XxZombiePikachu said:
when I said flash back to stock I meant the download mode way just download jellybean 10d/10o or 20c installer and follow instructions on how to setup and flash
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Interesting. Thanks for the link. I wonder, other than hiding the "root" flags, how is this different from performing a factory reset? I would be opting to restore 4.2.2, not Kit Kat.

crazylilazn said:
Interesting. Thanks for the link. I wonder, other than hiding the "root" flags, how is this different from performing a factory reset? I would be opting to restore 4.2.2, not Kit Kat.
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well tis is different to a factory reset as in it makes everything the way it used to be like if you were just powering on your phone for the first time while with a factory reset- if you have lets say deleted bloat and modified anything in the /system or other areas they are gone forever, the factory reset is more like a wipe your phone and start again(sometimes if you are rooted it remains rooted just without the su app)

XxZombiePikachu said:
well tis is different to a factory reset as in it makes everything the way it used to be like if you were just powering on your phone for the first time while with a factory reset- if you have lets say deleted bloat and modified anything in the /system or other areas they are gone forever, the factory reset is more like a wipe your phone and start again(sometimes if you are rooted it remains rooted just without the su app)
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Alright then...hmm. Wait I have another question. Does a factory reset delete my internal memory, the pseudo sd-card? Like my photos/TB backup/etc.?

crazylilazn said:
Alright then...hmm. Wait I have another question. Does a factory reset delete my internal memory, the pseudo sd-card? Like my photos/TB backup/etc.?
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I'm pretty sure it does but I have always had doubts about that(I usually always wipe with custom recovery so I don't remember when was the last time I used factory reset option, plus I upload a most of my backups into onedrive/goole drive/dropbox) also using the flash to stock method will wipe everything from the phone like I said its like powering it on for the first time just in case you were wondering

XxZombiePikachu said:
I'm pretty sure it does but I have always had doubts about that(I usually always wipe with custom recovery so I don't remember when was the last time I used factory reset option, plus I upload a most of my backups into onedrive/goole drive/dropbox) also using the flash to stock method will wipe everything from the phone like I said its like powering it on for the first time just in case you were wondering
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Okay, so here's my plan. I'm currently ADB pulling my entire SD card (with the titanium backup contents) onto my laptop. I plan to factory reset (the default android one that's in the settings). If that doesn't work, I will use the other flash-to-stock method.
Once I'm done, I plan to use Titanium backup to restore everything including settings. Here's my question:
When I'm restoring everything, will it be 1-click? In the past when I had other phones, the only time I restored TB was when I flashed different ROMs, so it caused havoc with my settings. Since I'm keeping the stock-ROM software, will I be able to 1-click "Restore" and have everything be how it used to be (Except for the Xposed Modules of course) ?
Also...I really don't like how MTP hides the Titanium Backup folder...

crazylilazn said:
Okay, so here's my plan. I'm currently ADB pulling my entire SD card (with the titanium backup contents) onto my laptop. I plan to factory reset (the default android one that's in the settings). If that doesn't work, I will use the other flash-to-stock method.
Once I'm done, I plan to use Titanium backup to restore everything including settings. Here's my question:
When I'm restoring everything, will it be 1-click? In the past when I had other phones, the only time I restored TB was when I flashed different ROMs, so it caused havoc with my settings. Since I'm keeping the stock-ROM software, will I be able to 1-click "Restore" and have everything be how it used to be (Except for the Xposed Modules of course) ?
Also...I really don't like how MTP hides the Titanium Backup folder...
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well I don't think you can one click restore with titanium backup(I don't see that as an option) you have to restore everything manually
as for mtp hiding the backups, I'm on the same boat as you

XxZombiePikachu said:
well I don't think you can one click restore with titanium backup(I don't see that as an option) you have to restore everything manually
as for mtp hiding the backups, I'm on the same boat as you
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Referring to TB, you can set it to restore your backups with 1 click through "batch mode", but I believe you need to have the paid version.
Anyway, everything's fixed! I actually just put a recovery on it, and then deleted data and cache. That way my internal sd card didn't get wiped.
And I did a little more searching, it seems like modifying the sqlite database when you try to remove AT&T's tethering check causes the weird issue. I wonder if it's a secret backdoor program that makes your phone unusable...

crazylilazn said:
Referring to TB, you can set it to restore your backups with 1 click through "batch mode", but I believe you need to have the paid version.
Anyway, everything's fixed! I actually just put a recovery on it, and then deleted data and cache. That way my internal sd card didn't get wiped.
And I did a little more searching, it seems like modifying the sqlite database when you try to remove AT&T's tethering check causes the weird issue. I wonder if it's a secret backdoor program that makes your phone unusable...
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yea I decided to try out the SQLite tether and for a moment there my phone went crazy(lag/not responding to touch/etc) so I plugged in my mouse through otg and returned it to the default

XxZombiePikachu said:
yea I decided to try out the SQLite tether and for a moment there my phone went crazy(lag/not responding to touch/etc) so I plugged in my mouse through otg and returned it to the default
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Any other way to set up wireless tether? I've read that most wireless tether apps don't work. I haven't actually tried, but is that true?

HELP My phone has gone insane

EDIT-- Well I went ahead and did a complete factory reset and lost everything
Hey everyone,
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini without a contract and got an EE simcard and a 16gb Kingston SD card.
I was downloading music onto my SD card with Spotify when suddenly the phone crashed. When I turned it on, both the home screen launcher thing and messages stopped working completely. I tried clearing memory and cache but nothing helped. I got around this by installing Nova Launcher and using WhatsApp instead of the standard Messages app.
The problem is that last night I went onto Ultra Power Saving Mode, but the launcher doesn't seem to work and now I'm stuck! Can't get out of UPSM and the only thing I can access is basic settings through the notifications window, but there's no option to get out of UPSM.
Here's some of the things I've tried:
- Removing the SD Card.
- Plugging the phone into the computer through Kies, it just says "Connecting" but nothing happens.
- Using Google to find other similar issues
- Going into a phone shop
Help! I really need my phone!

Im not sure about this. Maybe download the firmware for your phone and flash it via odin.

fitris97 said:
Im not sure about this. Maybe download the firmware for your phone and flash it via odin.
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Will I lose all my data? I remember 'backing up' through settings a few days ago... Does that save everything?

Usually flashing ur own firmware wont lose ur data but since you cant connect to kies or backup, i think its worth a try.

DDiran said:
Will I lose all my data? I remember 'backing up' through settings a few days ago... Does that save everything?
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fitris97 said:
Usually flashing ur own firmware wont lose ur data but since you cant connect to kies or backup, i think its worth a try.
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Yep,
DL the firmware you need here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
(type g901f in search module)
and flash it by odin.
You'll keep all your data safe, don't worry.
Good luck
Franky

Help please !!

okay so im going to bring my device in for warranty (the usb connect give my dock connected error and im constantly getting sim card error)
anyways i have root and want to remove it
i have backed up my phone with smart switch
so i want to wipe the root from my phone (phone has stock firmware just a root)
i dont want to / cant plug in to computer and restore firmware as i said usb doesnt work good and wont stay connected enough to do odin
will a master reset work
or is there a better way (maybe android device manager ) or.....
Master reset from settings menu
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Accounts tab.
Tap Backup and reset.
If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password. Tap Continue.
Tap Delete all.

duboisbrian said:
okay so im going to bring my device in for warranty (the usb connect give my dock connected error and im constantly getting sim card error)
anyways i have root and want to remove it
i have backed up my phone with smart switch
so i want to wipe the root from my phone (phone has stock firmware just a root)
i dont want to / cant plug in to computer and restore firmware as i said usb doesnt work good and wont stay connected enough to do odin
will a master reset work
or is there a better way (maybe android device manager ) or.....
Master reset from settings menu
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Accounts tab.
Tap Backup and reset.
If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password. Tap Continue.
Tap Delete all.
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"SuperSU"
Use the app to unroot your phone. If you don't have it, get it from Play Store.
Navigate to settings > full unroot.
(You'll notice the app is uninstalled automatically after some time. Just reboot once) and Bingo! Your phone is Unrooted and back in warranty.
You no need to format everything and backup/restore and many more things. Just use the app.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
"SuperSU"
Use the app to unroot your phone. If you don't have it, get it from Play Store.
Navigate to settings > full unroot.
(You'll notice the app is uninstalled automatically after some time. Just reboot once) and Bingo! Your phone is Unrooted and back in warranty.
You no need to format everything and backup/restore and many more things. Just use the app.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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okay thanks isnt super su the standard toot app that make everything work yes i have that
and when u say use that usually im allow super user access for apps (i have some rooted apps that i also want gone that why i perefer to just wipe to stock)
but also i want to wipe everything anyways cause they will be giving me a new phone
so whats the best way to do that , that will also remove root

duboisbrian said:
okay thanks isnt super su the standard toot app that make everything work yes i have that
and when u say use that usually im allow super user access for apps (i have some rooted apps that i also want gone that why i perefer to just wipe to stock)
but also i want to wipe everything anyways cause they will be giving me a new phone
so whats the best way to do that , that will also remove root
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After you remove root with SuperSU, you can perform a wipe data/factory reset from within recovery. Just boot to recovery and run the wipe data/factory reset, and all your installed applications will be gone. That will set it back to just stock.

If the knox counter has been tripped, that may be used as a reason for denying a warranty claim.

the knox counter was tripped but not barbecue of rooting (all my rooting i was careful and did ones that didn't trip knox)
i was trying to update but used a att i337 file and not bells i337"m" so it tripped it
if they deny it im gonna try and say one of there reps told me to update and use odin and i downloaded the wrong file but then redid it with bell and that why it tripped it
is odin a Samsung app ??

is odin a Samsung program (meaning samsung tech are aware of it and use it ?)
or is odin a hackers program ?

Samsung

Something wierd is going on.

i checked manually for upates, 15 minutes ago. It showed me that an system update is avaible.
Update installed, rebooted and here starts the wierd things.
-Phone boots up but the only thing im able to access is the ''edge'' bar where is the edge people and other fun features.
-Pressing volume button down will bring the boot menu with : reboot, shutdown etc..
-Tried to boot in safe mode. no luck, only the safe mode bar appears in the left.
-Wiping cache, no luck.
-Not rooted. Stock.
Only thing that i installed outside the play store is the samsung lab application wich is shared here in the forums because its not avaible for s6 edge+ for some reason in the samsung's app store.
I managed to boot in recovery mode and this text took my attention : mmb29k.g928fxxs3bqa9 (frimware codename?) 6.0.1 android version
Made factory reset, works now but lots of important data (pictures, music etc..) lost in that.
I made an google search with mmb29k.g928fxxs3bqa9 and found nothing.
(edit: In the download folder, there seems to be a file with the rom build number/number)

Yeah I had the same problem, posted about it in the general forum. I flashed another stock ROM ontop of it from Sammobile and it saved me from doing the factory reset.

Tondern said:
Yeah I had the same problem, posted about it in the general forum. I flashed another stock ROM ontop of it from Sammobile and it saved me from doing the factory reset.
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After the factory reset its been running fine with the update. I alerdy emailed samsung about this.

justanpotato said:
After the factory reset its been running fine with the update. I alerdy emailed samsung about this.
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they are still sharing it.

Someone who's phone updated correctly needs to make these guys a firmware they can flash back with Odin otherwise they won't be able to find anything that works. (no downgrades allowed)
Make sure you backup what you can. Export contacts, everything on Phone when you connect your computer can be copied in/out, if you didn't know. App data will have to be individually backed up.