Atom can't boot up after a soft reset/hard reset

[bill_viper]

Hello all,
I have a problem with my Atom. After performing a soft reset or a hard reset device can't boot up, it stack on "O2" image. To open again the device i have to take out the battery. And this doesn't work with the first time.I have to take out the battery many times. I've updated it with the latest firmware, but i have again the same issue.
Please help me!! :(

[masr1979]

If it won't boot up at all and you have the option of returning it, you might consider that. If you fiddle around with it in this state and you do something that would void your warranty on an already non working device it would be a shame. On the other hand if you have already messed upgrading roms and the like check the forums there must be a way to boot into a bootloader on the Atom and a way to restore it from a backup (I have a Wizard so I'm not too familiar with the Atom, but I'm pretty sure there must be a way to restore it). Remember though if you still have the option return it and get another one. Hope your able to fix this, good luck.

[bill_viper]

Unfortunately i don't have the option to return it because i bought it used from another person. And if i had the option to do this, it's a little tricky because i live in Greece and it must be returned to Hong Kong! :(

[masr1979]

In that case check the forums there should be some info around there. If I see anything, I'll be sure to let you know.

[ZaZuRaZ]

Hi there

I faced the same problem and i managed to fix it by booting to bootloader mode and reinstalling the rom.

If you asking how to boot to bootloader mode just press SR button+Cmera

Good luck

[bill_viper]

masr1979 thank you for your interest! :)

ZaZuRaZ thanks for the reply! I'll give it a try and i'll post any feedback!

[bill_viper]

ZaZuRaZ i did what you said, but the problem is still there. :(

[jplucero]

i duno if this will help but i had the same problem before. the thing was when i performed a soft reset it was too quick, thats why the atom froze on the o2 screen. i read the manual and it says you have to press and hold it, so everytime i do a soft reset i hold it for 2 seconds (let the o2 screen flash twice before releasing it) and it should be in off state. works fine now with about 90+ soft resets.

[kropotov]

I had same problem... In my case it was from third party software - Softic card export. HR help me solve this problem.

[jackleung]

I have the same problem at least 2 times and HR won't even save it. (Take out the battery doesn't work for me either)

Like ZaZuRaZ, I fixed it by booting the Atom in the bootloader mode and re-install the rom.

Isn't that HR should bring the macine to manufacture setting and I really don't understand why HR can't save the machine !!! :evil:

[victoradjei]

Mine is on the way to Hong Kong for comatose condition :twisted:

[bill_viper]

I sold my Atom because of this problem. :(
Now i found one Atom-it's amazing device, maybe the best ppc now-but i'm stuck if i'll buy it or not. I don't want pay too much € again, and still got the same problems.
Dammit, i don't know what to do.

[minde]

hey...whats the SR button for bootload?