 Used Zaurus, Password Unknown, Zaurus c860 with pdaXrom, need to reset user/password |
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 Apr 13 2008, 03:16 PM
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Hi,
I have a customer who has given me a great challenge. He picked up a Zaurus c860 off eBay, but the seller doesn't remember the login. I have scoured the internet, and found the user's manual; from there I was able to perform the hard reset, but it still boots to a username/password prompt. Can anybody help me with this? Thanks, Tim. |
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Apr 14 2008, 09:48 AM
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just a hard reset wont do, you need to install a rom again. google for cacko rom and install it on your client's zaurus. cacko rom provides the best compatibility to the original sharp rom with lots of new features.
alternately you can do a nand restore. you can get the nand restore file here http://downloads.conics.net/pda/zaurus-sl-...iginal-backups/ |
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Apr 14 2008, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE(tovarish @ Apr 14 2008, 10:48 AM)  just a hard reset wont do, you need to install a rom again. google for cacko rom and install it on your client's zaurus. cacko rom provides the best compatibility to the original sharp rom with lots of new features. alternately you can do a nand restore. you can get the nand restore file here http://downloads.conics.net/pda/zaurus-sl-...iginal-backups/ Thanks very much for the info. I found the "cacko rom" page, but couldn't find anything compatible with the c860. so I went to the other link you provided, downloaded the ROM update, and copied it to the SD card (I have no idea if this is the correct procedure, I should mention). Now, not sure what I am doing exactly, but here are the steps I took: 1. Removed battery, then put it back 2. Plugged in power, then held down OK key and power button simultaneously 3. On the screen presented, chose option 4 (Flash/Update) as per PDF manual I am using 4. Chose the SD option, then went ahead with the update. Seemed to be going as expected, but... 5. AAARRGGHH! Boots to user login again, no change. Please help me! I have never used one of these things, and I have been hired to fix it, but finding no joy. |
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Apr 14 2008, 03:30 PM
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I just did it again and watched carefully for errors. I don't have the exact syntax here, because I didn't have time to write it down exactly, but the error said something like:
/mnt/card/$UPDATE shell not found!! I am new to Linux and its peculiarities, so I would appreciate some handholding for the correct procedure to follow. Thanks, Tim. |
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zoomy Used Zaurus, Password Unknown Apr 13 2008, 03:16 PM
stupkid If you intend to use the device why not just re-lo... Apr 13 2008, 09:40 PM
zoomy QUOTE(stupkid @ Apr 13 2008, 10:40 PM) If... Apr 13 2008, 10:11 PM zoomy having already reset the device, probably all I ne... Apr 14 2008, 05:22 AM tux There are all sorts of possible problems with flas... Apr 14 2008, 11:21 PM deluxe i've often heard the advice that the SD or CF ... Apr 15 2008, 05:14 AM Chero Hi,
I'd recommend a NAND restore.
If the devi... Apr 15 2008, 07:20 AM zoomy Yahoo! Got it working.
Next problem: I ha... Apr 15 2008, 09:00 AM zmiq2 I got this one and it's perfectly supported.
... Apr 15 2008, 09:30 AM zoomy QUOTE(zmiq2 @ Apr 15 2008, 10:30 AM) I go... Apr 15 2008, 06:16 PM |
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