Android Phones - Hard Reset

[Genuwine1976]

Android Phones - Hard Reset

Please post here only Hard Reset of Android Phones
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"Performing a factory data reset deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the device back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the device for the first time.
Important Make sure to back up important data you have on the device before you perform a factory data reset."


HTC Dream



1. Turn the G1 off. If it’s frozen on, take the battery out and put it back in the unit.

2. Hold the Home and Power keys down at same time for about 25 seconds. You will see a yellow triangle screen with exclamation point in the
middle.

Now to wipe the device clean:

3. Press Alt+L.
4. Press Alt+W for a factory reset.
5. Press the Home and Back keys again for about 25 seconds.
The device should then reset again and the hard reset is complete.

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HTC Magic



1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the HOME and BACK
2. Briefly press the END CALL/POWER button while continuing to pressHOME and BACK buttons.
3. When you see the screen with the 3 Android images, release the HOME and BACK buttons, and then press the TRACKBALL.

Tip : If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the phone.

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HTC Hero



1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the HOME and BACKand then briefly press the END CALL/POWER button. The reset process will start after a few seconds.
2. Wait for the phone to finish the reset process and then press MENU.

Tip : If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the phone.

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HTC Tattoo



1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the HOME and BACKand then briefly press the END CALL/POWER button.
2. Press the ENTER button to begin the reset process.

Tip If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the phone.

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Motorola Droid



To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on your phone,
Touch Menu > Settings
> Privacy > Factory data reset > Reset phone.
Warning: All data on your phone will be deleted.

Motorola Droid Hard reset with keys

Power off device.
Press X key on hard keyboard + power button, then release both buttons.

When you see exclamation point press and hold VOLUME UP + CAMERA KEY. You will see Android system recovery menu.
With D pad go to data / factory reset, then press CENTER D Pad, then choose Yes.

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Hard reset for Nexus One



1. With the phone off, hold the Volume Down button and press and release the Power button.
2. You'll boot into the menu you see above with the little skateboard guys. Select Clear Storage from the list by pressing the Volume Down button.
3. Press the Power button, and confirm by pressing Volume Up.
4. Sit back while your phone reboots in its virgin state.

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LG GW620 [Eve] Hard Reset




To do a hard reset or data reset in LG GW620 aka EVE

Enter using Dial pad

3845#*620#

From menu select factory reset or whatever you want.

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HTC Dream Soft reset



A soft reset clears the device memory and closes running applications. Perform a soft reset when your device hangs or freezes, is running slower than normal, or an application is not performing properly. If a soft reset is performed when applications are running, unsaved information will be lost.
To perform a soft reset
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Remove the battery for a few seconds.
3. Re-install the battery, replace the back cover, then turn on the device

To remove the back cover
1. Make sure the device is turned off.
2. Hold the device sideways with the control buttons on the right.
3. Slide the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard and the back cover release tab.
4. Gently push down the release tab with your finger until the back cover disengages from the device.
5. Pull the back cover out then set it aside.

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Motorola Dext



factory reset

1. Holding the Camera button while turning on your phone,
2. When prompted hit the Volume-Down rocker button to go into Recovery Mode.
3. After you get into Recovery Mode,
4. Press ALT+L to reset, then Menu+Back to reboot.

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HTC Droid Eris Hard Reset



Perform a hard reset on your HTC Droid Eris. These steps will clear all data and settings off the device.
1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the Volume Down and Send buttons.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the hard reset.

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HARD RESET SAPP300 aka TMobile MYTouch My Touch



These steps will help someone Wipe and Hard Reset the TMobile My Touch
(no keyboard)

1) Press and hold the HOME button and the POWER button together.

2) Keep holding HOME and POWER together for at least 25 seconds, even if the "Startup" screen appears.

3) Release the keys when you see a black screen with a warning sign.

4) At the above warning sign screen, press the HOME and POWER buttons again simultaineously...(10 secs).. and then let them go.

5) Use the trackball to scroll to wipe data/factory reset.

6) Press the trackball in on wipe data/factory reset.

7) When the bottom of the screen displays [DATA WIPE COMPLETED].... roll the trackball to [REBOOT SYSTEM NOW].
Press the trackball in on [REBOOT SYSTEM NOW]
Await for the reboot....Full factory reset completed.

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hard reset HTC desire

1. press and hold back & home buttons
2. press for a second power button
3. now a white screen will appear and with 4 options
very easy to follow them
you would use volume buttons to make a choice
then power button to confirm a choice

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(MB501) Hard Reset:



1. Turn the power off. If your Motorola CLIQ XT is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
2. Press and hold the Power and Camera buttons
3. Release the Camera button when prompted
4. Press and hold the Volume Down key
5. A yellow exclamation will appear on the display. Wait until a menu with options will appear.
6. Using the touch screen select Factory Reset and press OK.

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Hard reset the HTC Desire




How to factory reset the HTC Desire to clear all data and restore its original settings

The HTC Desire is highly customizable and you have been hard at work tweaking it to your liking, but now the fun is over and you want to return it to its factory settings again. Here, we show you how to hard reset the HTC Desire with step by step instructions.
Please note that all data will be deleted from the HTC Desire as a result of this procedure. This process does NOT delete data stored on the microSD card. We recommend backing up all of your personal data before proceeding.

1.
Turn the power off. If your HTC Desire is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
2.
Hold the Volume Down button
3.
Press and release the Power button
4.
You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5.
Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6.
Press and release the Power button
7.
Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If you selected YES, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the HTC Desire. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

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Motorola BLUR MB300 MB 300 HARD RESET



The Reset procedure for Moto BLUR (MB300) differs from other Motorola ANDROID Models.



1. Power off phone.
2. Hold camera button and power on phone at the same time.
3. Release the camera button when prompted to.
4. You will see a message screen telling you to press the up or down volume button
5. Press and HOLD the down volume key (ignore message 'Volume Up Key Pressed')
6. When triangle and phone screen appears
7. Press on the screen just above the back key
8. You will now see the "Motorola system recovery" menu
At this point you will have three choices:

1. reboot system now [Menu+Back]
2. apply ssdcrad:update.zip [Alt+S]
3. wipedata/factory reset [Alt+W]
You can simply tap an item to select it.

At the bottom of the screen you can select OK to apply your choice from the menu.

There is also an opportunity to select Hide on the bottom left, I don't know what that does (I tried it and nothing happened).

Selecting Wipe data/factory reset and tapping Ok and the screen changes to a box and a phone (Get it - out of the box) and you see what is happening on the phone.
pick 2
-- Wiping data...
Formatting DATA:...
Formatting CACHE:...
Data Wipe Complete.

Press Menu+Back to reboot

pressing Menu+Back did nothing for me so I tapped 'reboot system now' on the menu and Ok.

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HTC SMART HARD AND SOFT RESET



Restarting your phone (soft reset)

If your phone is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or your phone becomes unresponsive, try restarting your phone and see if that helps solve the problem.

To restart your phone, simply turn it off and back on. If pressing and holding the END CALL/POWER button doesn't work, then please remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, reinsert the battery, and then turn the phone on.

Performing a factory reset (hard reset)

If you're passing your phone on to someone else or your phone has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can do a factory reset (also called a hard reset). This returns your phone to the state it was in before the first time you turned it on.

Factory reset is not a step to be taken lightly. It will permanently delete all your data and customized settings. Be sure to back up any data (contacts and files) that you want to keep before you do a factory reset.

Performing a factory reset via settings

The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.
1)From the main Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Security > Factory reset.
2)Enter "1234", and then tap OK.

Performing a factory reset using phone buttons

If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on the phone.
1)Press and hold the VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN and END CALL/POWER buttons.
2)When you see a warning message on screen, press the VOLUME DOWN button to perform the factory reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.
3)After factory reset is complete, press the VOLUME DOWN button to restart your phone.

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HTC HD MINI



Restarting or factory resetting your phone

If your phone becomes unresponsive or sluggish, first try restarting it and see if that helps. In case your phone has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, the last resort is to do a factory reset.


Restarting your phone (soft reset)

If your phone is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or your phone becomes unresponsive, try restarting it and see if that fixes the problem.

To restart your phone, simply turn it off and back on. If pressing and holding the POWER button doesn't work, remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, reinsert the battery, and then turn your phone back on.


Performing a factory reset (hard reset)

If you're passing your phone on to someone else or your phone has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can do a factory reset (also called a hard reset). This returns your phone to the state it was in before the first time you turned it on.


The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.
1)On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Security > Factory reset.

2)Enter 1234.

3)Tap Yes to perform the reset, or tap No to cancel the reset.



Performing a factory reset using phone buttons

If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using buttons on the phone

1)With your phone powered off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.

2)While holding the volume buttons, press the POWER button briefly and then release it.

3)When you see a warning message on the screen, release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.

4)Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset

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HTC WILDFIRE



Restarting your phone (soft reset)

To restart your phone, simply turn it off and back on. If pressing and holding the POWER button doesn't work, then remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, reinsert the battery, and then turn the phone on

Performing a factory reset (hard reset)

If you're passing your phone on to someone else or your phone has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can do a factory reset (also called a hard reset). This returns your phone to the state it was in before the first time you turned it on.

Note: Factory reset will not remove the data and files that are in your phone’s microSD card

Factory reset is not a step to be taken lightly. It will permanently delete all your data and customized settings, and will also remove any applications you've downloaded and installed. Be sure to back up any data and files you want to keep before you do a factory reset.


Performing a factory reset via settings

The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.

1)From the Home screen, press MENU and then tap Settings.

2)Scroll down the screen and then tap Privacy > Factory data reset.

3)On the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything


Performing a factory reset using phone buttons

If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on the phone.

1)With the phone turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button.

Note: If you are not sure whether your phone's power is turned off, remove and then reinsert the battery.

2)Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the VOLUME DOWN button.

3)Press VOLUME DOWN to select CLEAR STORAGE, and then press POWER.

4)Press VOLUME UP to start the factory reset



1. Phone must turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press the POWER button.

2. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the VOLUME DOWN button.

3.Press VOLUME DOWN to select CLEAR STORAGE, and then press POWER.

4.Press VOLUME UP to start the factory reset.

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Samsung i9000 Galaxy S hard reset



How to hard reset Samsung GT-i9000 Galaxy S: Turn off the i9000 phone. Hold the Volume Down button, then press...

Your Samsung i9000 device freezes or has fatal errors


If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close
programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your
device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold for
8-10 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.
If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data
reset. In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Privacy → Factory data reset → Reset phone
→ Erase everything.

Samsung GT-i9000 Galaxy S hard reset


1. Turn off the i9000 phone or take out the battery and reinsert it.



2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
5. Press and release the Power button
6. Press Volume Up to confirm i9000 master reset

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LG Optimus GT540 hard reset



LG Optimus GT540 hard reset: Press both Volume up + HOME + ....

LG GT540 hard reset LG Optimus full reset

Press both Volume up + HOME + SEARCH buttons for 5 secs.

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HTC Droid Incredible hard reset



How to reset HTC Droid Incredible hard reset: With the phone turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then...

Performing a hard/factory reset

You can return your phone to its original state, as it was when it left the factory. This is also
called a hard reset. You might want to do this if you are giving your phone to a friend or
relative and you want to remove all your data first, or if your phone has a persistent problem
that is not solved by powering off the phone and then powering it on again.
A factory reset is a drastic measure. It permanently erases all your personal data and
customized settings, and also removes any programs you have installed. Make sure that you
have backed up the information and files you want to keep.
If your phone hangs or freezes, we recommend that you do a “soft” reset instead of a hard/factory
reset. To perform a soft reset, remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After
re-installing the battery, turn on the phone.

Performing a factory reset via settings

The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.
Press HOME > MENU, then tap Settings.
Scroll down the screen, and then tap Privacy > Factory data reset.
On the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything.


Performing a HTC Droid Incredible hard reset / factory reset using phone buttons

If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a
factory reset by using the buttons on the phone.
With the phone turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly
press the POWER button.
Wait for the screen with the 3 Android images to appear, and then release the VOLUME
DOWN button.
Press VOLUME DOWN to select CLEAR STORAGE, and then press POWER.
When asked to confirm, press VOLUME UP.

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HTC Legend hard reset



HTC Legend Soft reset

Press POWER button for 2 seconds. Choose POWER OFF device, then tap OK.

HTC Legend hard reset

Performing a hard/factory reset

You can return your phone to its original state, as it was when it left the factory. This is alsocalled a hard reset. You might want to do this if you are giving your phone to a friend or relative and you want to remove all your data first, or if your phone has a persistent problem that is not solved by powering off the phone and then powering it on again.
A factory reset is a drastic measure. It permanently erases all your personal data and customized settings, and also removes any programs you have installed. Make sure that you have backed up the information and files you want to keep.
If your phone hangs or freezes, we recommend that you do a “soft” reset instead of a hard/factory reset. To perform a soft reset, remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After
re-installing the battery, turn on the phone.

Performing a HTC Legend factory reset via settings


The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.
Press HOME > MENU, then tap Settings.
Scroll down the screen, and then tap SD card & phone storage > Factory data reset.
On the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything.



Performing a HTC Legend factory reset using phone buttons

If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on the phone.

1. With the HTC Legend turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button
2. Wait for the screen with the 3 Android images to appear, and then release the VOLUME DOWN button.

3. Press VOLUME DOWN to select CLEAR STORAGE, and then press POWER.
4. When asked to confirm, press VOLUME UP.





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Hard Reset - Motorola Devour A555

Performing a hard reset will remove ALL data including the Google account, system data, application data, application settings, and downloaded applications. Only perform this reset if absolutely necessary.

Preferred method

1. From the home screen, touch the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).


2. Touch Settings.

3. Touch SD card, USB Mass Storage, & phone storage.
[IMG]Touch SD card, USB Mass Storage, & phone storage.[/IMG]
4. Touch Factory data reset from the Internal phone storage section.

5. Touch Reset phone.

6. Touch Erase everything.



Alternate method

1. Press and hold the Power button.

2. Touch Power off.

3. Slide the keyboard open.

4. Press and hold the Space key+R key+Power button simultaneously until the Recovery screen (exclamation point inside of a triangle) appears.

5. From the Recovery screen, press the Z+M keys.


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ACER S200 hard reset



How to hard reset Acer Tempo S200: Hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons while...



Acer S200 hard reset with buttons / keys


If your screen is not responding to stylus input: Hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons while pressing reset until the screen shows “Clean Boot”.

Resetting your Acer S200 smartphone

You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped.
Note: Before performing a reset, ensure that your smartphone is
not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone
responds.

Reset

A reset will clear the RAM of your smartphone. It is similar to turning a computer off and then turning it back on.

Important: To reduce risking damage to your smartphone, only use the supplied stylus to reset the device.

Use the tip of your stylus to lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of your smartphone.

Clean boot

Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other
reset options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational
state.

A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the state it was when you got it from the factory.

Warning!

This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your smartphone and any programs you installed.

If your screen is responding to stylus input: Go to Start > Utilities > Default Settings. Read the warning information and enter the security code in the empty textbox. Tap OK to proceed.

Acer S200 hard reset with buttons / keys

If your screen is not responding to stylus input: Hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons while pressing reset until the screen shows “Clean Boot”.

[ownmart]

wow, this is a great post. keep on with the good stuff!

[Genuwine1976]

I have added new phones to the list please check it out and if I have missed any please let me know..

[Genuwine1976]

Well I gave it a try and I didn't work so I am putting this on lock since I got 34 views and only 2 thank yous.... Come one people This is a complete list of if not all Android phones hard resets and I only get 2 thank yous well I say **** that it took me awhile to put this together really nice.........

[DankOfOwnage]

I will throw u a thanks because i really do appreciate the info u have posted...not that i hard reset many phones...but i mean rep is kinda useless, not a reason in and of itself to posted very helpful info (which u do often i might add)...when i post info i hardly ever hide it anymore unless it is a file upload...If it helps someone, it is reward enough for me...Not criticism, just input :P

[Genuwine1976]

You right I will not hide it this time....lol