Will my iPhone keep its firmware after a factory reset?

After choosing the 'Erase All Content and Settings' option, letting the iPhone do its 2 hour erase, and setting up the iPhone again, will it keep the same firmware it had before the factory reset?

Restoring an iPhone with iTunes completely erases the iPhone first - firmware and all, followed by the current firmware version being re-installed. After the firmware is re-installed, you are prompted to restore your iPhone from your iPhone's backup, which is the default selection. This must be followed by a sync with iTunes to re-transfer your selected iTunes content to your iPhone and the same for any photos on your computer that you have selected to be transferred to your iPhone.
Selecting erase all content and settings from your iPhone erases all content and settings only, which is a secure erase. This does not erase the firmware from the iPhone.
What exactly are you wanting to accomplish?

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Chris257 wrote:
Hello, I need help on how to save files to keep after I factory reset my HP 2000-2b20NR laptop without any external drive. I need to save files to keep after I factory reset because I have malware on my laptop. Any information will help Thank you. Hi, Burn files to CD or DVD or to a large (capacity) USB sticks. You can buy a 1TB external, portable HDD now for under 80 dollars. Regards.

After I factory reset my Iphone 4s, I can't finish the step where it ask for WIFI Network, I guess it don't detect WIFI and can't connect to iTunes also. What should I do?

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If you can't see your WiFi then is your router broadcasting the SSID or do you not get to that point?

HT3728 When I reconnect my Time Capsule after a factory reset, the Airport Utility shows ther message"Unexpected error. Try again." I also get this if I redo the factory reset.

The Time Capsule is not providing a wireless connection.
When I reconnect my Time Capsule after a factory reset, the Airport Utility shows ther message"Unexpected error. Try again." I also get this if I cancel the Airport Utility app and restart it. I performed the factory reset again, restarted the Airport Utility and received the same error. What are the steps to debug and fix the wireless problem?
My Time Capsule is connected to my FIOS router and to my Mac Mini. I am still able to connect to the Internet from the Mini via ethernet. It seems that the Time Capsule acts as a bridge for the ethernet connections between Internet to FIOS, FIOS to Time Capsule, and Time Capsule to Mac Mini.

Which model TC is this? The A1xxx number from the base please.
Try the setup in full isolation from the network.. so unplug the TC from the network.. and turn off wireless in the mini.. so you have mini--ethernet--lan port TC.. and nothing else.
Do the factory reset.
Now check if TC comes up in airport utility..
If it fails, turn on ipv6 local link.. if you are using 6.3 utility this could be necessary.
Still fails, try loading the v5 utility.. you will need to plug the computer back into the FIOS to get internet. Then depending on OS.. Lion according to your profile.. you can just down the utility.. ML takes more steps.
See below.
Do you have an iphone or ipad.. download the airport utility app and use those for the setup.. that can sometimes work better.
How to load 5.6 into ML.
1. Download 5.6 for Lion.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Click to open the dmg but do not attempt to install the pkg.. it won't work anyway.
2. Download and install unpkg.
http://www.timdoug.com/unpkg/
Run unpkg on the desktop.. it is very simple.. drag the AirPortUtility56.pkg file over to unpkg.. and it will create a new directory of the same name on the desktop.. drill down.. applications utilities .. there lo and behold is Airport utility 5.6 .. drag it to your main utilities directory or just run it from current location.
You cannot uninstall 6.1 (now 6.2 if you updated) so don't try.. and you cannot or should not run them both at the same time.. so just ignore the toyland version.. the plastic hammer.. and start using 5.6.. a real tool.
For screen shots see this post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4668746?tstart=0

Hp officejet/deskjet 4625 fax function disabled after a factory reset.

Officejet/Deskjet 4625 Fax function disabled after a factory reset.
- HP 4625
- Fax function disabled after a factory reset, fax function disabled on fax machine.
Good day HP community! I have a problem on my Hp officejet/deskjet 4625 after i did a factory reset. Oh by the way my printer is on a wireless connection setup and its ip address kept on changing and became very annoying so i decided to do the factory reset. After the factory reset i visited a "teach me to how to re-setup the wireless connection for Hp officejet/deskjet 4625" i downloaded the file needed on the installation and followed the steps but I failed. Here is the LINK.
My installation failed during the "connect the usb cable from the printer to the computer" sequence. I plugged the usb cable waited patiently but after a long 30 minutes wait nothing happened. The full feature installer of the Hp officejet/deskjet 4625(OJ4620**) didnt work for me. Luckily i have a friend that had a basic installer of the Hp officejet/deskjet 4620(DJ4620**) sent me via e-mail. I wonder what is the difference between OJ4620 and DJ4620 installers were, but thanks to my friend the DJ4620 worked. I finished the installation and the wireless connection setup was successfull!
Now i can print via usb cable connection, network ssid connection & tru apple products. I just have one problem. My printer's fax function was disabled. I believe that the OJ4620 had an issue on win7 64bit OS, i also believe that the DJ4620 isnt capable on installing the fax function because it was only a basic installer.
I tried to search in the internet but to no avail, I cannot find a HP 4620 fax installer either an officejet installer nor a deskjet installer.
My machines:
Desktop - 64bit
Netbook - 64bit
Macbook Pro
Macbook Air
Hp officejet/deskjet 4625
I badly need help on the fax functions because my small office need it everyday. I hope someone can help me here. Thanks in advance!

Hello theEGG.
Thank you for your detailed response. I understand after installing printer you are unable to use your Fax features. Any HP printer full feature software package already comes with the fax features.
Please uninstall your software. I am going to provide a HP document to help you: Uninstall The Software. After this progress is done please move onto the next step: (This is only for your Windows computers)
How to clean Temp Folder. In this document there is two ways to clean out the Temp folder. Please choose which option you are conformable with.
To install the software, please use the:Printer Install Wizard. Make sure you leave the USB cord out of the computer until it props you to insert the USB cord.
If you have any other questions please let me know.
Ashley
I worked on behalf of HP.

HT4528 I was wondering If I could use my iPhone as an iPod? I factory reset it and now it wants me to activate it.

I was wondering If I could use my iPhone as an iPod? I factory reset it and now it wants me to activate it.

Connect iPhone to iTunes on computer, it only takes a few seconds to activate the iPhone. Then to save battery you can put the iPhone into Airplane Mode and use as an iPod. If you decide to use iMessage and such you will most likely have to turn Airplane Mode OFF, while using iMessage.

My i phone 4s is frozen after a factory reset just got the apple logo , it wont boot up help plz someone

I need help my iphone 4s is frozen after a factory rest. all im getting now is the apple logo, anyone know what I can do

Hey majims,
Thanks for the question. I can imagine how frustrating that may be. The following resource should help you learn what to do if your device is not responding or starting up past the Apple logo:
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201412
Thanks,
Matt M.

HT201263 after a factory reset, the apps store is no longer on my ipod touch. how do I restore it?

after a factory reset, the apps store is no longer on my ipod touch. how do I restore it?

- Try using the Search function to find it
- Go to Settings>General>Reset>Reset Screen Layout
- Is it hidden by Restrictions>Settings>General>Restrictions?
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device again
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

HT1695 On the setup after a factory reset I get to choose my network. I have three full bars and my wifi is checked. It just stays on that screen and won't go any further

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Turn off router for 30 seconds and on again; try connecting again when router is ready.

My ipad keeps freezing. I've factory reset and it still freezes

my ipad keeps freezing. I've factory reset and it still freezes

So you did a restore on the device? Any particular action associated with the "freeze"?

Transmission does not keep its configuration after restart

Hi everyone,
I have a problem coming up with gnome's last upgrade.
Since Gnome 3.8 then, transmission 2.77 will not keep its configuration. I've already tried to erase the ~/.config/transmission folder in order to start transmission with a "clean" configuration but its not working.
Does anyone have the same problem ? And more importantly, does anyone have a solution yet ?
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chord wrote:
Common solution for configs rewriting prevent :
chattr +i <your-config-file-name>
It blocks any changes on locked file.
If you need to rewrite/edit file, just unlock it with chattr -i, write changes and lock it again.
I don't think that's a good idea, there is probably a valid reason a config file is being overwritten, your solution would disable the actual application from changing its own config file...
I had a similar problem with the transmission daemon,
Basically this is what I have deducted:
Start transmission
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Stop transmission
It re-writes the config file with what it first read when it started plus applying changes you may have made via a GUI.
Basically as I said earlier, if you edit transmissions config file while it is running with vim or nano or whatever, those changes will be over written when transmission stops.
The solution is to either change settings from the GUI, or make sure there is no transmission running, then edit the config file and save it. Everything should then work so long as you haven't made a syntax error when editing the config file.
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Aright, I'm really hoping I can get some help here. This macbook is the most expensive thing that I own.
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*also, before I factory reset the macbook I did an smc and pram reset, I also took out the batter from inside the machine for 30 seconds.

Hi,
I am having the exact same problem with my macbook pro, I was just wondering if you ever got a solution for your problem? Its been persisting for 3 days and i literally just wiped the system and am in the middle of reinstalling mavericks as we speak (i too resorted to a desktop) It was only after that i saw this thread, and now i regret wiping the system knowing it probably wont work.. but however, fresh start and all that jazz. My warranty ended just last week so im pretty disappointed with the timing, and i cant afford to keep up the warranty another year. If you could give me a solution or some guidance that would be great!
Thanks!
Hannah

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i have done a factory reset on my mac air 11" 2012 but it keeps coming up asking for a 4digit number or a picture of a pad lock so this means i can not access my apple can anyone advise

Hi Stivmc,
From your description in your post, it appears that your Mac has a firmware password enabled. To learn more about this, and what to do if you lost a firmware password, please see the link below.
What is a firmware password and how do I set one up? - Apple Support
Happy New Year!
Alex H.

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Social Freak wrote:
Thanks - great help.
Also wondering, will I be able to just drag items from my applications folder in my Time Machine backup over once I've reinstalled and re upgraded (specifically thinking photoshop) or will I need to reinstall them from the disc.
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