pdl1

Axim x51v very troublesome. I need to do a hard boot (reset), and can't. Every time I try, it soft-boots. I pressed reset and power (the lock is off), and every combination of other buttons- only a soft reset. I have SPB Pocket Plus installed. Since I cannot sync, programs can be added on the SD card.
Thanks everyone, in advance, for your help with this difficult problem.
Paul DeLeeuw

kcallahan

Originally Posted by pdl1

Axim x51v very troublesome. I need to do a hard boot (reset), and can't. Every time I try, it soft-boots. I pressed reset and power (the lock is off), and every combination of other buttons- only a soft reset. I have SPB Pocket Plus installed. Since I cannot sync, programs can be added on the SD card. Thanks everyone, in advance, for your help with this difficult problem. Paul DeLeeuw

Try removing the battery for 5 - 10 minutes.

Zaniax

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I pressed reset and power

Actually it should be 'power' then 'reset'.

That is - keep the power button pressed while doing the reset.

A tip: abort the hard reset when asked if you really want to continue.
Then check your axim again.
You may always perform a complete hard reset if the aborted reset doesn't fix the problem.

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pdl1

Thanks for the tips. I tried all that and more, no luck. Still boots like a soft reset. I see a brief flash of the icon that asks for the Contacts button, but only for a second. It doesn't matter if I press the Contacts button while this is happening or not.
Again, many thanks for the suggestions.
Paul D.

Zaniax

Sorry for that - but I know that there are some software out there that can perform a hard reset.
Google is your friend :p

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kcallahan

Try Tweaks2k2. I understand it has a hard reset feature. But, I've never seen or tried it myself.

Pedah

Pocket Controller also has an option to wipe device.

pdl1

Thanks everybody. Tweaks 2k2 will not reboot WM5. Pocket Controller needs to sync to work, and I cannot sync. That is why I am trying to reboot.
Paul D.

Zaniax

That's really weird :scratch_h

Sorry, but I'm out of juice.
When you find a solution don't forget to tell us - experience, you know :)

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KPDUTY

PHM Pocket PC PowerToys

Zaniax

Originally Posted by KPDUTY

PHM Pocket PC PowerToys

Been there before - no 'hard reset' software available.
Or - did I overlooked something ?

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KPDUTY

Yes ... the task manager app performs hard or soft reset ...

Originally Posted by Zaniax

Been there before - no 'hard reset' software available. Or - did I overlooked something ? .

Zaniax

Thanks, KPDUTY :approve:

An unusual solution to an unusual problem - maybe :p

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pdl1

Again thanks to all. That didn't work. Task Manager did force a hard reset, but the result was the same as when I did a hard boot manually- a brief flash of the hard boot window, then a soft boot.
ANY suggestions gleefully accepted.
Paul DeLeeuw

bigdave240

It sounds like it was partially upgraded to ROM A12. Did you get it new or try to do the upgrade? You might want to get the latest rom A12 and see if it will complete.