answered
2014-10-23 16:38:34 +0200
As recovery mode is not recommended for Sailfish versions 1.0.8.XX according to this page: https://jolla.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202208763-How-do-I-use-the-Recovery-Mode-
I have had a response from Jolla stating the only option is for a reset:
"Yes, currently Recovery Mode is somewhat broken for devices with SailfishOS 1.0.8.XX. The only function that works is Device Reset, meaning that all your data will unfortunately be wiped.
In order to get Device Reset to work, you have to follow the recovery mode instructions until you are set up, and you have the Recovery Mode menu visible on your computer's screen.
Then, please follow these instructions:
This script below can be used to run the factory reset on broken Update 8 devices:
Copy attached "recovery-menu" file to your SD card.
Please, note that this file is not a .TXT file. If your computer operating system adds .txt to the end of the file, the script will not work.
Insert the SD card into Jolla
Enter Recovery Mode (see this article, if needed)
Choose option "4) Shell"
Type the following command:
mount /dev/mmcblk1p1 /mnt
Then, type the command:
cp /mnt/recovery-menu /usr/bin/recovery-menu
Exit Shell
Choose "1) Reset device to factory state"
Type "y" to run the factory recovery.
If you update your device to Update 9 (or newer), Recovery Mode works again. "
NB. I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE ANYONE THINKING OF GOING WITH THE OPT-IN UPDATE TO THINK REALLY CAREFULLY FIRST AND IF YOU DO DECIDE TO GO WITH IT, MAKE SURE YOU FIRST BACKUP ANYTHING REALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU ON YOUR PC ETC.
To find out if it's ok or not, some hunting for the reason for this might be good... Did you have any others than Jolla Store apps installed? How about any of the Google Play services? Did you have anything else special maybe just in your phone? (other issues, for example)
simo ( 2014-10-22 23:59:15 +0200 )editIt is safe to short press the power button to see if the screen turns on. Don't long press it.
xfade ( 2014-10-23 00:00:32 +0200 )editYes I have Google Play services and the Play store installed. Also Amazon store and Warehouse. A touch on the power button does nothing. Any ideas please @simo
ninepine ( 2014-10-23 00:05:19 +0200 )editHaving the same problem here although after the "Sailfish" install image disappeared, I got over excited and plugged in the USB. After that, it appeared as though the phone had powered off so like a fool I tried to power it on (long press).
Anyhow, now when I try to boot the phone the normal Jolla booting logo pops up for a few seconds and then the phone powers off.
Does anyone have any advice ?
JollaTides ( 2014-10-23 00:05:28 +0200 )editDo you (both) find anything useful from the link below? (recovery menu as the last option)
simo ( 2014-10-23 00:12:25 +0200 )edit