diff --git a/Factory-Defaults.md b/Factory-Defaults.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fb2b576 --- /dev/null +++ b/Factory-Defaults.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Why a reset to factory defaults + +Sometimes with an update some settings management is changed and render the actual settings set in various place not working correctly or clearly killing some apps. + +To resolve this you can try to reset these settings. For that, you'll have to clear the persistent settings and clean some directories on your SDCARD. + +# Guide + +The best way to achieve the reset is to take out the SDCARD and do the cleanings on it on computer. + +Boot the unit without the SDCARD (you may need to press your boot key), get into the 'Settings' / 'P.Memory Mgmt' menu and clean the persistent memory using the button. + +Shutdown. + +While you're at it update the SDCARD content to latest if not done. + +Put back the SDCARD. + +Boot (may need boot key). + +You can now use your device like if it was installed first. + +## SDCARD + +### 'SETTINGS' directory + +Delete all the files under 'SETTINGS' to reset "App Load and Save" settings as well as the configuration of the "P.Mem" menu. (note: this does not reset the persistent memory itself). + +### 'hardware' directory +NOTE FIRST: this reset the saved boot config key. +In case you think it's not booting because of a bad saved detection, delete the file under that directory. + +## PERSISTENT MEMORY + +Get into 'Settings' , 'P.Memory Mgmt' and click on the '! reset p.mem, load defaults !'. This reset various settings in apps like i.e Recon app. + +### \ No newline at end of file