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messed up my android phone

  • 15-11-2010 02:48PM
    #1
    ronano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,176 ✭✭✭


    I was fiddling with the phone,a bad idea! it's htc g1 running 1.6

    I can send text messages but not receive them,i know i deleted mms,apk so i tried reinstalling but it says 'messages could not be installed on this phone'

    The phone is rooted

    any help?


Comments

  • #2
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Just do a hard reset.
    1. Turn the G1 off. If it’s frozen on, take the battery out and put it back in the unit.

    2. Hold the Home and Power keys down at same time for about 25 seconds. You will see a yellow triangle screen with exclamation point in the middle.

    Now to wipe the device clean:

    3. Press Alt+L.

    4. Press Alt+W for a factory reset.

    5. Press the Home and Back keys again for about 25 seconds.

    The device should then reset again and the hard reset is complete.

    You will lose all your data though so back it up first.


  • #3
    Bob the Builder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    draffodx wrote: »
    Just do a hard reset.

    Use an application like Lookout if you can first to backup everything to a server then download to phone again after you have it reset.


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