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Factory reset with no swipe facility

Clairus — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:13:04 GMT

Hey all ... Unfortunately I cracked the screen on my Z3 (gutted) and although I can see everything, the swipe facility no longer works at all. I backed up all my information to my laptop and transferred all my photos off through PC companion, and I just about managed to power down the phone. The thing is I have an offer on the table for spares or repair, but due to the swipe facilty not working I cant do a normal factory reset. Is there anyway i can do this without the swipe facility?

Re: Factory reset with no swipe facility

Uliwooly — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:18:03 GMT

@Clairus

Buy an USB OTG cable > connect a mouse > you will be able to unlock the phone or just repair it with PCC > make sure that the phone its off

PC Companion (PCC)

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Re: Factory reset with no swipe facility

_alexdon_ — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:18:20 GMT

You need a USB OTG cable to connect a mouse or a keyboard to use the device. However, this has been asked before and you could have searched.