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settings app missing after factory reset

jea — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:34:49 GMT

Can somebody help me because i unrooted my phone and afterwards i did a factory reset..when it rebooted i noticed that my settings app is missing..tried to install the settings.apk but it's giving me an error UNFORTUNATELY, PACKAGE INSTALLER STOPPED. I even tried to boot to recovery but to no avail..please help me please

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

Thommo — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:10:25 GMT

Try performing a system repair using PC Companion as this will often fix issues - This will factory reset your phone and erase all data so best to backup before you begin

Switch off your phone and unplug from Pc (Hold volume up and power for around 10 seconds)
Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the on screen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process

If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose Windows 7 or XP

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

Thommo — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:11:21 GMT

If your Bootloader is unlocked then you need to use Sony EMMA

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

jea — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:48:05 GMT

It says bootloader unlock allowed: yes

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

Thommo — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:52:15 GMT

Then the 1st option should work

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

jea — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 20:04:21 GMT

so i have to try first the system repair using PC COMPANION? Is there a guide on how to do the repair?

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

Thommo — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:11:59 GMT

All you can do is a system repair and the guide is in my 1st post

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

jea — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:16:36 GMT

Oh ok thanks a lot..i will try this tomorrow and give some feedback..i really appreciate your help Sir

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

jea — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:41:57 GMT

Sir i read something on this link http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Ion/Detailed-Software-Repair-Instructions-using-Pc-Companion-Win-or/td-p/249946
Is this the same with the instructions you gave me, i mean this was last year

Re: settings app missing after factory reset

Thommo — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:14:07 GMT

The same