Okay, I have noticed over many resets that the AFTV doesn't actually get rid of many files and doesn't not actually reset you to a pristine clean system like when you got it (but still rooted, etc).
For example, I had a problem recently with my HD connected to it, so I needed to redo my stuff. Did a data & cache wipe & factory reset, only had 2.5 GB free on my AFTV (without the HD connected, not doing that for now). Which doesn't bother me as much since it's rooted & I can go in and delete old stuff, though not everything.
The big problem is settings, for example, I had installed the various wallpapers & tweaks. And I had accidently installed that TV addons crap for kodi (was just looking for a tool to modify my settings from in the program, ended up with that installed). And after that installed, my AFTV will NOT go into sleep mode.
So after a factory reset & data/cache directorys wiped, I still can NOT go into sleep mode because those do NOT wipe everything.
So how can I get my AFTV back into some sort of pristine state it was before I started making these changes that do NOT seem to go away after resets?
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Okay, I have noticed over many resets that the AFTV doesn't actually get rid of many files and doesn't not actually reset you to a pristine clean system like when you got it (but still rooted, etc).
For example, I had a problem recently with my HD connected to it, so I needed to redo my stuff. Did a data & cache wipe & factory reset, only had 2.5 GB free on my AFTV (without the HD connected, not doing that for now). Which doesn't bother me as much since it's rooted & I can go in and delete old stuff, though not everything.
The big problem is settings, for example, I had installed the various wallpapers & tweaks. And I had accidently installed that TV addons crap for kodi (was just looking for a tool to modify my settings from in the program, ended up with that installed). And after that installed, my AFTV will NOT go into sleep mode.
So after a factory reset & data/cache directorys wiped, I still can NOT go into sleep mode because those do NOT wipe everything.
So how can I get my AFTV back into some sort of pristine state it was before I started making these changes that do NOT seem to go away after resets?
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Theres a way but it might risk losing root and i wouldn't want to root from scratch on this box.
I doubt its the tvaddons thats causing it to not sleep. Make sure you set the shutdown timer in kodi to quit. If it still doesn't sleep go to aftv homescreen and click display then set screensaver start time to "never". Im not sure why but this has worked for some users.
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Theres a way but it might risk losing root and i wouldn't want to root from scratch on this box.
I doubt its the tvaddons thats causing it to not sleep. Make sure you set the shutdown timer in kodi to quit. If it still doesn't sleep go to aftv homescreen and click display then set screensaver start time to "never". Im not sure why but this has worked for some users.
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Before TVaddons, my AFTV went into sleep mode no problem. After that it didn't. While it may not be the cause, it's pretty funny how it was the only change and after it sleep mode no longer worked. (I'm not knocking the tvaddons, it seemed cool, even suggested it to a friend who's into that stuff, it's just not what I need and I thought i was just installing a configuration tool, not some big package thingy)
But besides all that, I did a factory reset, that stuff shouldn't be an issue.
I currently have the bootloader installed (paritial bootloader i think) and Rbox's 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 installed.
If for me to clear my system completely needs me to reroot it, I have no problem with that. I still have updates turned off on my router.
I would just like to get it to a completely clean state seeing as factory reset doesn't do that. TBH, I'm sort of surprised that the factory reset doesn't actually clear everything, first device I've had where that has happened.
Anyways, any suggestions/ideas on it would be great.
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My Kodi was set to Off, and I am trying the screensaver turned off now. One thing I want to point out was that after the reset and I reinstalled Kodi, it still had the settings for my networked drive in it, even though it did the "setuping up for first time" thingy. Just more proof that the factory reset sucks by not deleting everything that doesn't belong.
Turning the screensaver off didn't make sleep mode come back on right away, but some hours later I noticed that it finally had gone into sleep mode.
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Before TVaddons, my AFTV went into sleep mode no problem. After that it didn't. While it may not be the cause, it's pretty funny how it was the only change and after it sleep mode no longer worked. (I'm not knocking the tvaddons, it seemed cool, even suggested it to a friend who's into that stuff, it's just not what I need and I thought i was just installing a configuration tool, not some big package thingy)
But besides all that, I did a factory reset, that stuff shouldn't be an issue.
I currently have the bootloader installed (paritial bootloader i think) and Rbox's 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 installed.
If for me to clear my system completely needs me to reroot it, I have no problem with that. I still have updates turned off on my router.
I would just like to get it to a completely clean state seeing as factory reset doesn't do that. TBH, I'm sort of surprised that the factory reset doesn't actually clear everything, first device I've had where that has happened.
Anyways, any suggestions/ideas on it would be great.
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My Kodi was set to Off, and I am trying the screensaver turned off now. One thing I want to point out was that after the reset and I reinstalled Kodi, it still had the settings for my networked drive in it, even though it did the "setuping up for first time" thingy. Just more proof that the factory reset sucks by not deleting everything that doesn't belong.
Turning the screensaver off didn't make sleep mode come back on right away, but some hours later I noticed that it finally had gone into sleep mode.
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Glad its working. All my other devices use twrp and I do full wipes all the time but given the sensitive nature of rooting and keeping root on this box I'm not 100%certain how to advise. In twrp I'd do advanced wipe then check off everything and swipe. Then I'd reboot to recovery and push the ROM back to my device and the root process is simple and straightforward. Common sense tells me since rbox's ROMs are prerooted it would be simple but the way it was described to me awhile back seemed pretty tedious. I wouldn't mind getting a clear method to the op's question if anyone has it...
But a little insight into why I wanted to know--like you I thought I had installed some malware that caused glitches. It turned out to be something totally unrelated and a full factory reset would've been unnecessary. However, a guide on how to do a clean install might be useful if it doesn't run a high risk of losing root or bricking.
doess anyone have an answer on this yet? I am having some problems with different functions within kodi & factory reset doesn't do the trick. I've factory reset, reinstalled KODI & still had my old setup there & functioning! Fresh Start & factory reset still doesn't solve my issue.
I've been having a similar issue with a game. Hungry Shark Evolution. Somehow, the data has been corrupt and the game won't load beyond the splash screen. I recently upgraded to the latest Rbox pre-root after doing a factory reset. Not everything was deleted. I have also disabled the GameCircle whipser sync, so that if the data was stored there, it wouldn't be reinstalled upon a reset, but that didn't clear it either. I'm fairly certain other items remained as well after the factory reset/upgrade. I don't mind loosing root and having to start completely from scratch. Anyone have a full solution? I'm hoping that the upgrade to 5.0.5 might fully wipe it. Awaiting Rbox's pre-root.
*I also have noticed my FTV won't go into sleep mode. I did install the TV Addons as well, but have since removed it.
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I'm trying to get my phone visible on the android device manager, but it looks like Google's servers haven't seen my phone since I bought it in June.
Rather, I'm looking at my Device manager in my google account and when I look at the devices, it shows my S4, but it says "Last activity seen on: Jun..."
Incidentally, I probably rooted my phone around that time. Actually, I soft bricked it, recovered it by a Kies reflash, and then rooted it.
I've tried some of the usual stuff that's suggested to do for Android Device Manager- uncheck "allow wiping the phone" then wipe data on Play Services, reset, recheck "allow wipe" reset again. But that doesn't help.
I've also tried removing my google account from the phone then reinstalling, to no avail.
So, I'm at wit's end. How do I get my phone showing up on Google?
Incidentally, this is mostly stock ROM, except for the rooting. Admittedly, I did restore a lot of stuff via a Titanium Backup from my previous phone, that's why I figured an account wipe then reinstall should help- I just added it back- didn't use Titanium Backup to restore anything.
I'm reluctant to wipe the phone completely to get it showing up again, so what else can anyone suggest?
edit: a bit more data: it shows the phone last seen while I was on vacation- read: a week after I rooted and restored the thing, so root and Titanium Backup might not be relevant there.
Factory reset. If that doesn't work, odin back to stock.
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Yeah, factory reset is pretty much the nuclear option. Admittedly, with a Titanium Backup, it's not that bad, but still, time consuming.
Instead, I fixed it by not only clearing the data of play services, I also uninstalled the updates for it- didn't seem to help- and cleared the data for Google Services Framework. Reset, re-allow locations, and it started working.
Hopefully this also fixes my gmail polling issue/lack of push.
On a 2013 LTE Nexus 7 with the latest 5.0.2 installed, my home button doesn't work. The back and recent apps buttons work fine, but the home button doesn't do anything. Like the rest of the buttons, it responds to touch with an animation, but it doesn't take me home, ever, and it also doesn't launch Google Search on hold. I've read in other posts that there should be a "Home" menu option in Settings under the Device section, but I don't have that either. Another oddity, quick settings pulldown from the status bar isn't working. I can pull down the notification tray, but cannot pull down the quick settings above it.
Doing some tinkering of my own, I can tell you the following:
Wiping the data partition resolves the problem, but I'm trying to keep my user accounts, home screens, apps intact, hence my continued search for solution
Using a different launcher (Google Now Launcher via Play Store), the home button works fine but I'd rather use the default system Launcher
Reflashing the factory system image doesn't resolve the problem
There are no force close error messages
Clearing data/cache for the Launcher app doesn't resolve the problem
Clearing all cached data (through the storage menu option within settings, for each user) also doesn't resolve the problem
I have been tinkering (root, multirom, etc) but right now I'm on a fresh, unrooted factory system image, but with my "dirty" data partition (I'm trying to keep my user accounts, home screens, apps intact)
Any ideas of what might be upsetting the Launcher app? Next steps?
Same here.
I haven't tried your entire list, but I've done a few of them. Oddly, when i hit "recent apps", i can then hit "home" and it works. But that's the only time. And my notifications seem to be dead, as well as quick settings...
Background: I'm all stock. I got a system update notice for 5.1.1, which i was pretty sure i already had. So while checking my current OS version, I ended up verifying that i was up to date already. Shortly thereafter, the home button stopped responding and the tablet froze up. I can't remember if it rebooted by itself or if i had to long press the home button to get it to turn off. But when it came back on, it's like everything went factory reset (all the homescreens returned to factory), but all my apps are still there in the app drawer, but they all act as if i just installed them. I have to go into them and re-login to all of them and change all their settings to how i like them. And the homescreens will need to be redone. And the "home" button and notifications still don't work. Tried Nova, but that doesn't fix any of the issues for me. I may try the Google Now Launcher next.
It looks like ahoyboyhoy has tried flashing factory image and it doesn't help, so i'm not going to factory reset if I'll be stuck in the same situation in the end.
To follow up on *my* experience with this problem, I ended up having to format the data partition, so basically a full factory reset. After that, everything was back to normal and I restored apps from a backup.
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To follow up on *my* experience with this problem, I ended up having to format the data partition, so basically a full factory reset. After that, everything was back to normal and I restored apps from a backup.
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Thanks for the update! Were you stock? If so, what was the best way you found to do a backup/restore of apps? Did it handle app data? I tried using Helium a few years ago on an HTC device, but I ran into problems that couldn't be overcome. Does Android's built-in backup option work well? I never have had good app data recovery with the buil-in option...
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Thanks for the update! Were you stock? If so, what was the best way you found to do a backup/restore of apps? Did it handle app data? I tried using Helium a few years ago on an HTC device, but I ran into problems that couldn't be overcome. Does Android's built-in backup option work well? I never have had good app data recovery with the buil-in option...
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I was stock rooted and I think I used My Backup Pro. Not sure if you need a paid version or root access to backup app data, but I was able to back up apks+data and although it wasn't as seamless as a TWRP backup, it was better than doing things manually.
Basically I seem to be having constant issue with Kodi ever since I rooted my Fire TV. I'm thinking restoring it to factory settings and then starting fresh is good thing to try, but do I need to un root the FTV before I restore?
Kodi is constantly losing it's add ons and settings and occasionally starts up with the red mute symbol in the top right corner. Normally a restart of the FTV solves that, but this time Kodi won't run at all, I've had to uninstall it.
Any advice is welcome. Thanks you in advance.
Have you done any modifications to /system with rooted apps? if not a factory reset will wipe data and you can start that fresh. If you think you did modify /system with something that used root permissions you can dd back the rooted img file to start from a "rooted" scratch. if you are really wanting to revert there are instructions for going back to stock as well, but I think one or both of the above is more what you're looking for.
"factor reset" will not unroot your device though as it just wipes /data.
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Have you done any modifications to /system with rooted apps? if not a factory reset will wipe data and you can start that fresh. If you think you did modify /system with something that used root permissions you can dd back the rooted img file to start from a "rooted" scratch. if you are really wanting to revert there are instructions for going back to stock as well, but I think one or both of the above is more what you're looking for.
"factor reset" will not unroot your device though as it just wipes /data.
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I haven't changed anything myself. I don't have any problems with any other apps, it's literally just Kodi. It's constantly wiping itself of add ons and repos, it's basically a fresh start. I've wiped the SD, formatted it as EX-FAT and then let the Fire TV format it, to see if it's anything to do with that. I haven't touched an Android device in years, so I'm currently a bit out of the loop.
I've reinstalled a fresh copy of Kodi via FireStarter and have added repo's, I'm about to adjust the cache and I'll try again. It's done it 10+ times now and I'm sick of it. Never had issue with Kodi on my Mac, so I've never looked in to any fixes before.
What is the safest way to go about re-locking my bootloader? The reason I ask is that many apps on my phone just don't seem to work right, some refuse to open, some crash immediately upon opening, some I have to touch the screen multiple times to go back etc. Trying to figure out what the cause would be and thinking of re-locking the bootloader and factory resetting to see if that fixes it.
Thanks.
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What is the safest way to go about re-locking my bootloader? The reason I ask is that many apps on my phone just don't seem to work right, some refuse to open, some crash immediately upon opening, some I have to touch the screen multiple times to go back etc. Trying to figure out what the cause would be and thinking of re-locking the bootloader and factory resetting to see if that fixes it.
Thanks.
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Do the factory reset first before even thinking about locking the bootloader to see if that fixes things. Even then don't lock it!
However, if you must lock it, be full factory stock with no mods or root and stock recovery. Leave OEM unlocking and USB debugging ON until your finished locking it. Good luck to you.
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What is the safest way to go about re-locking my bootloader? The reason I ask is that many apps on my phone just don't seem to work right, some refuse to open, some crash immediately upon opening, some I have to touch the screen multiple times to go back etc. Trying to figure out what the cause would be and thinking of re-locking the bootloader and factory resetting to see if that fixes it.
Thanks.
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Don't relock the bootloader!! You'll just be asking for trouble and a possible brick. The problem you're having with apps has nothing to do with the bootloader being unlocked. If you're thinking of factory resetting then flash the stock firmware with fastboot. That'll accomplish the same thing and will also put a fresh system on your device.
Thanks, will try the factory reset first and avoid locking the bootloader if at all possible. I have my suspicions on the bootloader causing any issues with the apps, and sounds like it is not that, so am happy to leave it alone. Some of the apps it does not bother me, but for example I picked up a DJI drone and the DJI Go 4 app gets stuck in a loop constantly on my phone, yet works perfectly on my tablet. Figured trying getting the phone as close to factory as possible would be a place to start with figuring it out, just not looking forward to having to re-install all the apps!!
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Thanks, will try the factory reset first and avoid locking the bootloader if at all possible. I have my suspicions on the bootloader causing any issues with the apps, and sounds like it is not that, so am happy to leave it alone. Some of the apps it does not bother me, but for example I picked up a DJI drone and the DJI Go 4 app gets stuck in a loop constantly on my phone, yet works perfectly on my tablet. Figured trying getting the phone as close to factory as possible would be a place to start with figuring it out, just not looking forward to having to re-install all the apps!!
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Is your tablet on pie? There are apps that have not been updated to support pie os. I'm guessing a drone app hasn't been updated.
Good point, the tablet is not on Pie. Is there a way to check if an app is updated? For example Stringify does not open at all, just hangs on the splash screen until Android asks if I want to close it, yet my phone has a permanent notification that it's running (it used to open). IFTTT will open and work, but after I create a new applet, it shows recommended applets, but won't let me back out of that without clicking it dozens of times. There are other apps that just hang in random spots as well. Figure if I can quickly check if they are updated, that may help.
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Good point, the tablet is not on Pie. Is there a way to check if an app is updated? For example Stringify does not open at all, just hangs on the splash screen until Android asks if I want to close it, yet my phone has a permanent notification that it's running (it used to open). IFTTT will open and work, but after I create a new applet, it shows recommended applets, but won't let me back out of that without clicking it dozens of times. There are other apps that just hang in random spots as well. Figure if I can quickly check if they are updated, that may help.
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I don't know of a good way. I just looked at stringify in the play store and it seems lots of people are having issues, including one who specifically referenced it not working on pie.
Looks like a factory reset did the trick, both Stringify and DJI Go appear to be working, what is now causing me problems is that I no longer have Samsung Wear and cannot find it to install it, which without it, makes my watch all but useless.
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Looks like a factory reset did the trick, both Stringify and DJI Go appear to be working, what is now causing me problems is that I no longer have Samsung Wear and cannot find it to install it, which without it, makes my watch all but useless.
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Here is the link for it in apkmirror
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Galaxy+wear
Thanks, found that last night after some hunting around. Everything up and running now.
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Thanks, found that last night after some hunting around. Everything up and running now.
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No worries
Keep getting this error on my phone.
There is not error when running on safe mode.
I have already perform factory reset but it doesn't help.
It is T-Mobile Stock ROM.
com.android.phone keeps stopping
I'm getting the same thing this morning. It wasn't happening yesterday. I'm using a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, stock ROM, T-mobile carrier.
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Keep getting this error on my phone.
There is not error when running on safe mode.
I have already perform factory reset but it doesn't help.
It is T-Mobile Stock ROM.
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Hard resets are good for Trojans, worms, viruses and old loads but most times not much more.
If it's a software or settings issue you will likely toggle it again on the new load. Track it down and learn.
Be patient and keep observing the behavior/doing google searches/trying different things until you sort it out.
PD MDM is useful as you can block packages and also easily clear caches and data.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.minitool.com/amp/android-recovery/com-android-phone-stopped.html
Disable automatic updates; destroyer of worlds. Set apps back to their factory load. It may be one of the Google updates... and as always clear the system cache on the boot menu.
This started happening on my wife's S10+ with factory T-mobile September update. Performed a factory reset, it started happening again later that night. I then tried reloading the factory OS through Odin and the problem again came back later in the night.
There has to be something with some software or setting trying to pull a network setting or something. No problem in safe mode, but no apps really load.
She ended up going to T-mobile store and upgrading to S20+ . Hope it doesn't come back!
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This started happening on my wife's S10+ with factory T-mobile September update. Performed a factory reset, it started happening again later that night. I then tried reloading the factory OS through Odin and the problem again came back later in the night.
There has to be something with some software or setting trying to pull a network setting or something. No problem in safe mode, but no apps really load.
She ended up going to T-mobile store and upgrading to S20+ . Hope it doesn't come back!
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•Added: this sounds like an update induced issue. Reset any associated apks back to factory load but don't reload OS, lol.
It could be a Google system apk.
Shotgun get it done... you can update them latter.
Reloads are not the solution most times; techs are either inept, lazy and maybe just enjoy screwing with customers. Of course they wuv selling new phones too.
Only persistent is omnipotent...
Clear the app cache in Samsung Device Care>memory.
When you see it go south go back to there and see which apks just loaded (most recent are at the top).
Many times you can get useful clues like this to find really nasty little misbehaving monsters.
Developer options>running apps/cache may useful too.
Use a package blocker like PD MDM to interrogate suspect apks. Lol trial by fire.
Try disabling it, if that gets it then try enabling it again but clear the cache*, if that doesn't get it try clearing data. Or you may need to leave it disable or uninstall it.
Again turn off all autoupdates so if it's one of those you see it go south when -you- update it. Most updates are overrated anyway... some are destroyers of worlds.
*clearing cache/data in settings leaves behind what I assume are nulls. PD MDM were completely clears these. This can be very useful with system apks.
Best to use this app for troubleshooting because of this. It's saved me from a reload more then once.