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How to format the P900?
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Posted by: 2HiT6

is master reset the only way to clear everything in the phone?

Posted by: iiiwabibitoiii

you could do a master reset and/or format the c drive i think.

Posted by: DavidM

In the Flip Closed mode, turn the Jog Dial one notch:

UP
Press *
DOWN
DOWN
Press *
DOWN
Press *

(The * symbol is the one on the botton left on your keypad)

This will take you to the hidden service menu, choose option number 3; Service functions to start the format. The process should only take a few seconds.

This will completely clear everything out of the phone just like the day it was new. Gets rid of all the folders left behind by a master reset.

Posted by: 2HiT6

Wow it works! Thanx alot man.

Posted by: dicin

Will the phone still work after that? Do I simply reload the firmware from the SE site.

Thanks,

Posted by: L Bo

Quote:

Originally posted by DavidM
In the Flip Closed mode, turn the Jog Dial one notch:

UP
Press *
DOWN
DOWN
Press *
DOWN
Press *

Only a privledged few know stuff like this. You must be somebody.

Posted by: cboyz

Quote:

Originally posted by DavidM
In the Flip Closed mode, turn the Jog Dial one notch:

UP
Press *
DOWN
DOWN
Press *
DOWN
Press *

wat's mean by "turn the Jog Dial one notch ? " and "UP" , "DOWN" ?

Posted by: L Bo

Move the jog dial up one and down one notch.

Posted by: cboyz

i still not understanding the "notch" =/ sorry for my nooby ... or can somebody show me some pic or more details for the "notch" ?

thx for ppl who help and sorry for the complicated

Posted by: L Bo

That scroll dial on the left side next to the earpiece. Up one = 1 click up and vice versa.

Posted by: apex

i just upgraded my firmware from SE's site. if i reset my phone this way, do i need to upgrade my firmware again? i'm new to this, thanks in advance.

Posted by: DJKasmic

@ apex. no you don´t have to upgrade your firmware after the masterreset again!!

Posted by: mediaman

Hi I have just got my p900 and its got lots of stuff on it, my question is if I reset my phone will I need to have it unlocked again, the phone was previously on orange and is now on Virgin.
Thanks in advance

Posted by: Blackfly

I have some questions about unbranding (free, I'm poor).
1) is the file made available on a certain yahoo group safe to use
2) does the IMEI have to be changed to unbrand my phone
3) should I update my branded firmware before attempting unbranding (the branded firmware (CDA162004/11) is an older version than say for CDA162003/2)
4) if I unbrand my phone (currently CDA162004/11 R1D01) will I be blocked by SE from updating my firmware?

I was also wondering, could I format the drive to remove the branding problems? I don't really care about startup logos and sounds etc, but having my WAP effectively disabled is downright criminal.

Posted by: pm0bile

Is there a way to re-install OS on P900. It gets stuck on the white Sony Ericsson screen when you turn it on after the boot up audio sound. It might need a new HD or something?

Posted by: stephen waller

Hi Davidm
You are a clever guy thank you
Just tried your tip on doing full format and getting into special menu ?? w owowowowow