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Factory reset in settings doesn't work, "Erase everything" button has no action
I am trying to do factory reset in settings on my Smartphone - Yotaphone 3+ with YetiOS based on Android 8.1, API level 27.
I enter the Settings -> System -> Reset options -> Erase all data (...
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Cannot connect to WiFi or access settings after data wipe
After the factory reset on OnePlus Nord, the screen says, Hello, then connecting to WiFi, and it states it cannot connect.
I cannot access my settings. I cannot do anything with this phone as I cannot ...
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Disable reset in settings
I have a Samsung Galaxy S9. I want to modify the Android to remove all applications and leave only the GPS. I managed to do it with adb, but when we reset the phone, everything comes back.
I would ...
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Cannot turn on developer mode on TCL 20 Pro after factory reset
I have an issue with a TCL 20 Pro not allowing me to activate the Developer mode. I've tried to use the normal method of going to 'About Phone and tapping the build button x7' but it does not work.
I ...
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Is there a way in 2022 to remove factory reset option on android device
So I’ve Removed some bloatware like the browser google play store etc. and like you all are aware a simple factory reset brings them all back , the first solution I thought of was to remove the ...
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Factory reset a Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 - can't start settings to enable USB debugging
A recent update to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 seems to have broken something fundamental.
System apps will load but the screen will stay blank. e.g. Settings loads up and shows the header with '...
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Settings keep resetting after restart Oppo ColorOS
I have an Oppo R17 (Model CPH1879) running ColorOS V5.2.1 based on Android 8.1.0.
The problem is that every time I restart my device or if its battery runs out, some of my settings are reset to ...
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Does the auto factory reset reset the counting of 15 wrong attempts?
I just set up a PIN to my device when I saw the option of enabling auto factory reset after 15 wrong attempts to unlock my phone and I now wonder: for how long are these 15 attempts valid? One hour? ...
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How do I change the factory settings that an Android device reverts to?
'm looking to change some of the default settings that a device reverts to such as language, timezone, resolution.
Is there a way to do this through the terminal assuming my device is rooted?
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Remove Backup and Factory reset option from Settings app [duplicate]
I want to remove some features from my settings app (device is rooted)
I used adb shell pm disable 'com.android.settings/.Settings\$SecuritySettingsActivity' to disable security settings and it ...
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Unfortunately settings has stopped working, can't get past Welcome setup
In advance, I would like to say sorry for my bad English, and that this is my first time posting here so I'm not sure if I am doing this correctly. If I am, it would be nice for me to know.
I have a ...
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Change sim preference to call particular person in Dual sim
I recently changed the second sim and I want that second sim to call for the particular person by default, previously I have set the first sim to do that action,
Now I want to set those settings to ...
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Can I virtualize existing Android device? [duplicate]
Is there any way to convert existing Android device into virtual machine?
I'm going to do factory reset and pretty sure that some valuable passwords etc. will be lost after it. That's why it would be ...
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How do I reset the input language to English when I can't read the current language?
I have a Nexus 4 with the latest OS.
I accidentally set the input to Arabic.
Now I don't know how to reset to English.
I tried re-booting but it did not revert to English.
I would like to avoid a ...
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How can I get the first boot Android welcome screen again without doing a factory reset?
Is it possible to get the welcome screen again after going through it without having to wipe the device? I mean the screen where you pick language, configure your Wi-Fi, log into a Google account, etc....
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Where is the factory reset button on Android 4.0.3?
I would like to do a factory reset of my Android phone. All guides on the internet I read show a factory reset button under the Privacy tab in Settings. However I don't have this button.
Where is it ...
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Reset only the settings for HTC One
I have an HTC One (4.2.2) & I need to reset my settings ONLY, just the settings.
Is there any way not to lose my data, without making a backup?
I mean I want a factory settings for the settings ...
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Certain Wi-Fi network not available on Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod
I have a Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0. Phone is working without any problems.
I was using this phone with my own Wi-Fi network. Something happened, and after that I'm not able to ...
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