need help updating my OS on an original Droid

[mtpeke]

now what?

 

[MissionImprobable]

You should have the menu now to wipe data/cache, then reboot.

If it's not showing up, then press the camera and Vol Up buttons.

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[mtpeke]

ok, I hit the camera and vol up.

I wipe both the data and the cache...

 

[mtpeke]

ok, I hit the camera and vol up.<br><br>I wipe both the data and the cache partition...right...do both (any order?)

 

[metalspring]

No order really, and yes both. Actually if you wanna look around in the other options there should also be something to wipe system too, which isn't entirely needed but its a good idea. You might as well look around for it because an option to wipe dalvik cache will be there too which you'll want to know later on (can sometimes improve performance after having a rom running for awhile)

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[CJM]

No order really, and yes both. Actually if you wanna look around in the other options there should also be something to wipe system too, which isn't entirely needed but its a good idea. You might as well look around for it because an option to wipe dalvik cache will be there too which you'll want to know later on (can sometimes improve performance after having a rom running for awhile)

^^^That's a good idea.

 

[mtpeke]

Just got back from meeting.... OK I wipped it...rebooted and now phone will not turn on ...at all...oh no

 

[MissionImprobable]

What was your battery looking like beforehand?

 

[mtpeke]

the battery was full, I left the phone on when I went to the meeting but it is and has always been plugged into my computer so it should have been fine.

 

[metalspring]

Try holding power and up on the keyboard...usually if nothing else works this will...unfortunately you can't do anything there without a computer and rsd lite...if the bootloader loads up then we can all talk you through using rsd lite and sbfing your phone back to usability

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[mtpeke]

nope, I got nothing. OK, I give... I know just enough to blow this phone up... I very much appreciate the massive amounts of help from everyone! I will run and get a new phone tomorrow and see if I can find someone locally who might be able to raise the dead.

OK, what phone do I need: Bionic? Most needs are related to personal and work emails (I have 6 accounts) some are yahoo, gmail and one is through my own website. I also want to be able to wirelessly tether when I travel. That way my ipad and laptop is of use. I considered the iphone, never had one, but I have been told by a few IT folks to go droid. Any opinions welcome. I will probably head to town to get a new phone mid morning. Thank You everyone !

 

[MissionImprobable]

I still wonder if it might not be the battery, so I'd try a fully-charged one before giving up if you can.

 

[mtpeke]

ok, I will plug it into the outlet over night.

thanks

 

[mtpeke]

btw, i replaced the battery a month or so ago with an OEM battery

 

[MissionImprobable]

Yeah, it's just that reflashing and all that mess wears down the battery rather quickly. If the battery won't charge there's still a way to power on the phone with just the charger so all is not lost.