Sunday, 14 October 2012

HTC HD2 - Performing a Factory / Hard 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. For information about ways of backing up your phone, see the following topics:

Performing a factory reset via settings

The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone settings.
  1. On the Home screen's Settings tab, tap Menu > All Settings > System > Clear Storage.
  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 END/POWER button briefly and then release it.
  3. When you see a warning message on 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

Make sure to let me know in the comments below or on our Facebook page how you've got on with it, or you have any questions.

 

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