Google Inc.

David Hendricks

Linus M Upson

Ryan Tabone

Randall Spangler

Methods and apparatus for implementing a recovery mode procedure for a computing device are disclosed. An example method includes determining, by a computing device, that a recovery mode procedure is to be executed on the computing device. The example method further includes, determining whether a trusted recovery image is accessible to the computing device and, in the event the trusted recovery image is accessible to the computing device, executing the recovery mode procedure to repair or replace a current image of the computing device using the trusted recovery image. In the event the trusted recovery image is not accessible to the computing device, the example method includes, providing instructions for obtaining the trusted recovery image, determining the obtained trusted recovery image is accessible to the computing device and executing the recovery mode procedure to repair or replace the current image of the computing device using the obtained trusted recovery image.

Computing device with recovery mode

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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Campbell, CA, United States of America

David Hendricks