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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Roku TV Reset Guide: From Quick Restart to a Fresh Start

This guide explains how to reset a Roku TV, from a non-destructive soft reset that reboots the device and preserves apps and settings, to a full factory reset that erases all accounts and data and requires reactivation. It covers using the remote (Settings > System > Power > System restart or Factory reset), performing a hardware reset via pinhole or two-button combos on various models, resetting without a remote via the Roku app, and steps for reconnecting Wi-Fi and reinstalling apps after a reset. It also advises having your Roku account credentials handy and notes possible issues like resets due to updates or hardware faults.

via Engadget|

#factory-reset #reset #roku-tv

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

WhatsApp and Apple Devices Face New Zero-Click Hacking Threats

WhatsApp fixed a security vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177) exploited to hack targeted iOS and Mac users, prompting recommendations for affected users to perform factory resets and update their devices to prevent data theft. The attack was linked to a separate iOS and Mac flaw (CVE-2025-43300), with no clear attribution to specific spyware vendors.

via NewsNation|

#factory-reset #ios #mac

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Persistent iPhone Alarm Plagues Woman for Years, Defying All Attempts to Silence

A woman on TikTok has been experiencing a bug on her iPhone for the past four to five years where an alarm goes off daily at 9:25 am and cannot be turned off. Despite seeking suggestions from fellow TikTokers and contacting Apple for help, the issue persists. While a factory reset may be the solution, the woman is hesitant to wipe her phone's data.

via PhoneArena|

#alarm-bug #apple #factory-reset

technology2 years ago•7 min saved

The Importance of Properly Wiping Android Phones Before Selling

While a factory reset on an Android phone is generally effective at protecting against data theft, it is not foolproof. Modern Android phones use file-based encryption to protect user data, but this encryption has been broken in the past. Additionally, tools like Cellebrite can bypass encryption and extract information from the phone. To ensure data security, it is recommended to use a secure wipe program to overwrite the phone's storage with gibberish binary data before factory resetting it. Taking precautionary measures is important to protect personal data, even though the average user is unlikely to be targeted.

via Android Authority|

#android #data-privacy #data-security

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Unexplained Changes: Pixel Fold Users Report Automatic Alterations to Ringtones and Alarms"

Some Pixel Fold users are experiencing a bug that changes their ringtone and alarm sounds without their permission. The issue has been reported on various Pixel models, including the Pixel 5, Pixel 6 series, and Pixel 7 series. Users who set up their foldable phone using a backup from a previous Pixel model are more likely to encounter this bug. Google has not yet found a solution, and affected users are advised not to load a previously saved backup when performing a factory reset.

via PhoneArena|

#alarm-sounds #bug #factory-reset