Oops!
 

Guys, wonder if anyone can help me...?

While connected via SSH and in the middle of editing a system file, I got distracted. Some 10 minutes later, my distraction has become a real problem - so much so, I needed to make a call!, I forgot I was SSh'd in and editing and unplugged the USB to use the phone.....and of course now all I have, is a solid white screen!, oh b*ll*cks!............

My question is, what are the chances of recovering the handset and keeping my data?, can I repair the file I was working on from within Recovery Tool....and info appreciated, before I do a full reset (not desirable in this case, as I actually have data I would like to keep!)

Re: Oops!
 

That's why I use Wi-Fi connection :D

Obviously you can mount your FS from recovery and repair your file using VI-editor.

Re: Oops!
 

Thank you Ancelad - I have just managed to recover my data from 'home', so that's good.

I don't have wifi, so I cannot ssh that way. My connection is a VPN via BT (Openzone), so I have no choice but to ssh via USB.

Okay, I don't know how to mount the file structure from recovery but I do know how to edit....which is exactly what I need to do!......

How do I mount the FS?

Edit: I'm in Recovery now, chosen option 4 (shell)
I have made a rootfs directory..........the few webpages I've found are either out of date or the commands to mount the fs don't work!...typical.

Re: Oops!
 

Go into recovery and choose Shell, mount your FS
and edit your file

Re: Oops!
 

Ahh, very cool, thank you!, you sir, are a STAR!!

My device is 'rockin n rollin' once more!

Thanks for your help,

Regards,