How do I do a Factory Reset?

Tinah · 05-26-2011, 10:31 PM

I've decided to hand over my PE to a family member and need to clear everything I've put on it (not much). How do I restore to original, i.e. delete my personal info, uploads etc.??
thanks so much

Oh...I read on the Entourage Forum "Look under Settings and select Privacy. There should be an option to do a Factory Data Reset."

BUT...I can get to Settings...but there is nothing that says Privacy...

emusan · 05-26-2011, 10:53 PM

Are you running Ermine? If so, are you sure that its not there? If not I think it may be under security and location, but I'm not really sure, I'm not used to 1.6.

I'll let you know if I find out anything more.

EDIT: found what you are looking for:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/...5e7e0687&hl=en

Tinah · 05-26-2011, 10:59 PM

No, it's Dingo 1.6.

emusan · 05-26-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinah

No, it's Dingo 1.6.

did the other instructions I had at the bottom of that post help? they are for 1.6 versions of android I think.

Filark · 05-26-2011, 11:46 PM

Tinah, there is a Factory Data Reset in Settings someplace near the bottom of the page (sorry -- running Ermine now ;/). It is in one of the eDGe listings, not anything obvious.

Tap Settings (either the app icon or from the menu button), then tap on the second to last heading (or the last, or third to last) and look for it there.

Good luck!

Let us know if you find it.
And tell why you are giving up your eDGe so soon!!

Tinah · 05-27-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filark

Tinah, there is a Factory Data Reset in Settings someplace near the bottom of the page (sorry -- running Ermine now ;/). It is in one of the eDGe listings, not anything obvious.

Tap Settings (either the app icon or from the menu button), then tap on the second to last heading (or the last, or third to last) and look for it there.

Good luck!

Let us know if you find it.
And tell why you are giving up your eDGe so soon!!

nope...nothing that remotely says "Factory Data Reset" and I looked through everything.
However I'm quite sure it is reset, after I deleted some of my stuff, my wifi, and all looks back to way it was. (I used the hole for the paperclip).

Why am I giving up, lol...Wellllll, I don't have 'time' to figure everything out. It took me a long time to figure out what there was to know about Windows (Me, XP, Vista and 7, lol) I guess I don't have the patience either...this gizmo is great and it offers a lot...maybe too much for me.

Filark, Sarah, Boris, Emusan (and to all of you who are such patient souls)

The ANSWER for Factory Reset for DINGO is...
To set device to factory data settings: Go to Settings > Device Storage > and then scroll down and select Factory data reset.
tada!!

Filark · 05-27-2011, 12:56 AM

Good luck, Tinah!!

That is one of the best reasons I know of to give away an eDGe.

It took me a long time to figure out what for me were the essentials, but I have the time and I enjoy playing with -- er, I mean learning about (yah, that's it!

) -- the technology. It certainly is not the right device for everyone!!

You might look into getting a Kobo Reader -- the new ones look really sleek!

Filark
(and you are most welcome!)

Tinah · 05-27-2011, 01:08 AM

Great suggestion Filark

! Will miss your 'Armed with a smile' and always helpful!
haha...ya, I'm thinking Kobo...maybe after Summer. Tourism starting here and I'm going to be right in it! all work and no play

. Bummr...
lol
Take care and

geneven1 · 05-29-2011, 08:11 AM

Factory reset in Ermine can be found in Settings/Privacy, btw. I thought that was odd.

05-26-2011, 10:31 PM	#1
Tinah Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge	How do I do a Factory Reset? I've decided to hand over my PE to a family member and need to clear everything I've put on it (not much). How do I restore to original, i.e. delete my personal info, uploads etc.?? thanks so much Oh...I read on the Entourage Forum "Look under Settings and select Privacy. There should be an option to do a Factory Data Reset." BUT...I can get to Settings...but there is nothing that says Privacy...

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05-26-2011, 10:53 PM	#2
emusan lol Posts: 472 Karma: 1031 Join Date: May 2011 Device: eDGe	Are you running Ermine? If so, are you sure that its not there? If not I think it may be under security and location, but I'm not really sure, I'm not used to 1.6. I'll let you know if I find out anything more. EDIT: found what you are looking for: http://www.google.com/support/forum/...5e7e0687&hl=en

05-26-2011, 10:59 PM	#3
Tinah Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge	No, it's Dingo 1.6.

05-26-2011, 11:46 PM	#5
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Tinah, there is a Factory Data Reset in Settings someplace near the bottom of the page (sorry -- running Ermine now ;/). It is in one of the eDGe listings, not anything obvious. Tap Settings (either the app icon or from the menu button), then tap on the second to last heading (or the last, or third to last) and look for it there. Good luck! Let us know if you find it. And tell why you are giving up your eDGe so soon!!

05-27-2011, 12:56 AM	#7
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Good luck, Tinah!! That is one of the best reasons I know of to give away an eDGe. It took me a long time to figure out what for me were the essentials, but I have the time and I enjoy playing with -- er, I mean learning about (yah, that's it! ) -- the technology. It certainly is not the right device for everyone!! You might look into getting a Kobo Reader -- the new ones look really sleek! Filark (and you are most welcome!)

05-27-2011, 01:08 AM	#8
Tinah Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge	Great suggestion Filark ! Will miss your 'Armed with a smile' and always helpful! haha...ya, I'm thinking Kobo...maybe after Summer. Tourism starting here and I'm going to be right in it! all work and no play . Bummr... lol Take care and

05-29-2011, 08:11 AM	#9
geneven1 Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: P. Edge, Kindle, N800-810-900	Factory reset in Ermine can be found in Settings/Privacy, btw. I thought that was odd.

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