Computing device with recovery mode
US8473781B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/72
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for implementing a recovery mode procedure for a computing device are disclosed. In an example method, a computing device is configured to receive a first indication, the first indication indicating that instructions for implementing a recovery mode are to be executed. The instructions to implement the recovery mode are executed in response to receiving the first indication. Implementing the recovery mode includes receiving a second indication and, based on the second indication, performing one of a first process that includes replacing current operating system software of the computing device and removing user data from the computing device with a trusted version of operating system software of the computing device or a second process that includes replacing current operating system software of the computing device with the trusted version of operating system software of the computing device and retaining user data on the computing device.
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