Reset to Factory Default (2.57)

Polyphem · 06-24-2008, 13:43

Hi Guys,

first of all, nice forum here

.

Now to my issue: I tried to reset my D2 according to the manual by clicking

Video => Utilities (also tried Settings) => Pictures => Recording => Power Off

and it did not reset to factory default

... anyone got a hint for me? Firmware 2.57

Cheers and Regards
Poly

ANSWER:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalmane98

This is the pattern for FW 2.57:

Video > Utilities

Picture > Record

You just highlight the Icons and then turn it off.

It works, I just did it.

The database rebuilds and the Country Selection screen come up when you restart the D2.

EDIT: Make sure you backup your system folder or else you will lose all your settings.

laropo · 06-24-2008, 17:12

Doesn´t the reset button return it to factory defaults. Mind that the files and the firmware stay.

Dalmane98 · 06-24-2008, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by laropo

Doesn´t the reset button return it to factory defaults. Mind that the files and the firmware stay.

Nope...It just removes all power. More like a circuit breaker than a system reset.

Polyphem · 06-24-2008, 18:16

Reinstalling the original 3-step firmware did the trick

... had a white D2 which i sent back to amazon [toungue], cause i decided to buy a black one (looks much better)... thanks for the input...

Cheers

WAI · 06-24-2008, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalmane98

Nope...It just removes all power. More like a circuit breaker than a system reset.

really now? then what's the point of the button? if the D2 is frozen the D2 turns off after 30secs.

laropo · 06-25-2008, 04:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by FURR

really now? then what's the point of the button? if the D2 is frozen the D2 turns off after 30secs.

I am a bit surprised too....

Dalmane98 · 06-25-2008, 05:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by laropo

I am a bit surprised too....

Well try it and see what happens.

Also see page 23 of the D2 manual under Troubleshooting, "I can not turn on the player."

laropo · 06-25-2008, 12:23

I believe you on your word. But that also means there is no way to return to factory defaults. Except by reinstalling the firmware obviously..

Mr. Black · 06-30-2008, 16:14

Mwhaha, the manual has the factory reset method in it on page 21, see below:

WAI · 06-30-2008, 16:46

i don't get it? the steps to how it's shown is awful. WTH? all it's showing to me is clicking icons and looks to be D-Click on the Picture icon?

Dalmane98 · 06-30-2008, 17:30

The Pictures are not right. That is how the screen looked with the first Firmware.

The manual instructs you to press Video, Settings, Picture and then Record. When Cowon added the Utilities Icon, they moved the Settings Icon to the right which would change the pattern. Hence what is in the manual does not work. You have to use the Utilities Icon instead of the Settings Icon.

See this old post.

The pattern is the important thing. This is the pattern for FW 2.57:

Video > Utilities

Picture > Record

You just highlight the Icons and then turn it off.

It works, I just did it.

The database rebuilds and the Country Selection screen come up when you restart the D2.

EDIT: Make sure you backup your system folder or else you will lose all your settings.

Mr. Black · 06-30-2008, 17:55

We now have a way to factory reset the D2..woop, always good to know these things

Dalmane98 · 06-30-2008, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

We now have a way to factory reset the D2..woop, always good to know these things

I wish someone else would experiment once in a while...

Mr. Black · 06-30-2008, 18:51

I'm sure there are some perks being our favourite D2 tester

WAI · 06-30-2008, 20:53

why don't they just add this function into the settings? such a hassle and weird concept of doing this.

06-24-2008, 17:12	#2
laropo Very Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,259	Doesn´t the reset button return it to factory defaults. Mind that the files and the firmware stay. __________________ Players // MPMAN F60-T6 (Practically Dead) // M5L (Cracked Screen) // D2 8GB // Phones // Creative EP630´s (x2) (Dead) // Creative EP630´s // Head-Direct RE2's // SD(HC) // Transcend 16GB SDHC Amp(s) // FiiO E3 (do not use close to your cell phone!!)

06-25-2008, 12:23	#8
laropo Very Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,259	I believe you on your word. But that also means there is no way to return to factory defaults. Except by reinstalling the firmware obviously.. __________________ Players // MPMAN F60-T6 (Practically Dead) // M5L (Cracked Screen) // D2 8GB // Phones // Creative EP630´s (x2) (Dead) // Creative EP630´s // Head-Direct RE2's // SD(HC) // Transcend 16GB SDHC Amp(s) // FiiO E3 (do not use close to your cell phone!!)

06-30-2008, 16:14	#9
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 404 Posts: 4,067	Mwhaha, the manual has the factory reset method in it on page 21, see below: __________________ Gone! Just like that!

06-30-2008, 16:46	#10
WAI VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United States, Alabama Posts: 4,842	i don't get it? the steps to how it's shown is awful. WTH? all it's showing to me is clicking icons and looks to be D-Click on the Picture icon? __________________ My Thread D2 Theme/Flash Skin Packs, FAQ, and Tools S9 UCI's, FAQ, and Tools + READ the Disclaimer Notice.Thanks! Link to All COWON Products includes: Firmware/Manuals/logos (Unable to access them without Login) FOLLOW ME! Youtube UStream Twitter

06-30-2008, 17:30	#11
Dalmane98 Very Old Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kewaunee, Wisconsin USA Posts: 2,246	The Pictures are not right. That is how the screen looked with the first Firmware. The manual instructs you to press Video, Settings, Picture and then Record. When Cowon added the Utilities Icon, they moved the Settings Icon to the right which would change the pattern. Hence what is in the manual does not work. You have to use the Utilities Icon instead of the Settings Icon. See this old post. The pattern is the important thing. This is the pattern for FW 2.57: Video > Utilities Picture > Record You just highlight the Icons and then turn it off. It works, I just did it. The database rebuilds and the Country Selection screen come up when you restart the D2. EDIT: Make sure you backup your system folder or else you will lose all your settings. __________________ Last edited by Dalmane98; 06-30-2008 at 18:14.. Reason: Added Link to Old Post

06-24-2008, 18:16	#4
Polyphem Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	Reinstalling the original 3-step firmware did the trick ... had a white D2 which i sent back to amazon [toungue], cause i decided to buy a black one (looks much better)... thanks for the input... Cheers

06-30-2008, 17:55	#12
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 404 Posts: 4,067	We now have a way to factory reset the D2..woop, always good to know these things __________________ Gone! Just like that!

06-30-2008, 18:51	#14
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 404 Posts: 4,067	I'm sure there are some perks being our favourite D2 tester __________________ Gone! Just like that!

06-30-2008, 20:53	#15
WAI VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United States, Alabama Posts: 4,842	why don't they just add this function into the settings? such a hassle and weird concept of doing this. __________________ My Thread D2 Theme/Flash Skin Packs, FAQ, and Tools S9 UCI's, FAQ, and Tools + READ the Disclaimer Notice.Thanks! Link to All COWON Products includes: Firmware/Manuals/logos (Unable to access them without Login) FOLLOW ME! Youtube UStream Twitter

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