I just found my first phone ever and decided to start it up. I found out the password and decided to factory reset it since I’m planning on selling it. However, ever since I resetted it, it has been stuck on the same “Installing applications” screen (see image). I tried the volume up+power button+home button tactic and chose factory reset and then boot system, but it won’t budge. Anybody know how to solve this?

  • janNatan@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    7 months ago

    I remember these days. I used to sing “the first boot is the longest” to the tune of “the first cut is the deepest” when booting a phone after installing a new OS. Have you tried just letting it run for a while? Although, if it takes longer than 30 minutes, then it’s probably hopeless. Would suggest reinstalling factory ROM or trying a custom one in that case.

    • Wild Bill@midwest.socialOPEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Been letting it run for more than 24 hours. (‘: I will look up guides on how to reinstall the stock ROM. I have no idea if there are any custom ROMs that support this device, but I hope so since I want to try out installing a custom one.