Technical level: Basic

Summary

In this article, I will describe in detail what actions you need to take to reset the settings on your smartphone successfully and efficiently.

At the beginning of the article, instructions are given on how to prepare for a factory reset, then on the reset methods, and then instructions on the first steps after a factory reset.

PART 1: Preparing for a factory reset

As the name suggests, factory reset is an operation that will return your smartphone to its original state. This will delete all applications, application and account settings, system settings and everything that is stored in the internal memory of the smartphone.

Important: resetting the settings will not affect the version of the operating system, after the reset it will remain the same!

Before starting the factory reset, make sure nothing else helps you. If you were redirected to this article from some discussion, or you reached it on your own, trying out the instructions from the article, then most likely there really is no other option. Otherwise, try to start by applying the tips from the above article.

So, what you need to know and do when performing a factory reset:

1) Transfer all information from your smartphone's memory to an SD card or to a computer. During the reset, the internal memory will be completely cleared.

2) Make sure that, if you need it, you have created backups of one or another smartphone content... Learn more about Windows 10 Mobile backups in.

To clarify, the licenses for the applications that you have ever purchased are saved automatically, and you do not need to take any action to restore them.

3) Remove SD card from smartphone and format it... - a little lower. Make sure you remove the SD card when the smartphone is turned off, otherwise you may damage both the SD card and its port.

What do I need to do with my SD card when performing a factory reset?

Even if you did not save applications to the SD card, there will still be some system files on it, which can interfere with the OS after a factory reset. If you saved applications on it, then there will be thousands of these files. Therefore, they need to be removed. To do this, follow these steps

1) Connect the SD card to your computer in one way or another. We will be using a Windows computer.

2) Go to Conductor and then find this SD card in the menu on the left.

3) Copy all the information you need from your SD card - documents, photo, music, and so on. Do not copy folders under any circumstances WPSystem, WUDownloadCache, WindowsApps, MapData if you see any on the map.

4) Right-click on the SD card in the menu on the left, then select Format.

5) In the window that opens, first click on the button Restore default settings(Restore Defaults), then click Begin(Start). The translations of the button names may vary slightly, so look at the screenshot.

6) Copy all the information you need back to your SD card.

7) Set it aside and do not insert it until the factory reset and some operations after it (they will be described below) are completed.

PART 2: Basic factory reset

If you can go to the application Options, then this method is for you. It is utterly simple. To perform a reset, do the following:

2) Windows 10 Mobile: Go to Parameters - System - About, at the very bottom there will be a button Reset... Click it, confirm that you really want to implement it and wait.

Windows Phone 8.1: Go to Options - About the system where click the button Reset and confirm that you want to execute it.

PART 3: Push Button Reset

If you cannot enter the application Options, or you cannot boot the system at all, then this method is for you. Follow these steps:

1) Connect your smartphone to a charger and make sure it is at least 50% charged.

2) Turn off your smartphone.

3) Press and hold the volume down and power buttons until the smartphone vibrates.

4) Then release the buttons immediately. Next, immediately press and hold the volume down button until an exclamation mark appears on the screen. Then release the button.

5) Press these buttons in the following order: 1 - volume up, 2 - volume down, 3 - turn on, 4 - volume down.

The smartphone will reboot, the gears will spin on the screen. The reset process can take up to an hour. After resetting the settings, follow the instructions described in the 4th part of this article.

PART 4: First Steps After Factory Reset

1) Go through the process of setting up your smartphone for the first time. I recommend that you immediately log into your Microsoft account so that the smartphone can immediately start the processes of synchronizing and restoring this or that content.

Important: during setup, the smartphone may offer to restore a backup of the settings and application data. I personally recommend not to restore it, as it can restore the errors due to which you reset.

2) After the Windows start screen appears, despite various notifications, just put your smartphone aside and let it lie down for about one hour. During this time, the system will install all components and applications, update programs, synchronize contacts and other information.

3) After an hour of "lying", turn off your smartphone. If you have an SD card, you can now insert it. Turn your smartphone back on.

4) Go to the Store and check for app updates. In Windows 10 Mobile, go to the section Downloads & Updates where click the button Check for updates... In Windows Phone 8.1, go to the Store settings and click the button there Check for updates... After that, install all updates and restart your smartphone.

5) Only now you can remove unnecessary built-in applications. I strongly advise against doing this earlier, as these applications may be reinstalled.

6) After completing these steps, you can start using your smartphone - work with installed programs, download the necessary applications, configure the system, and so on. Good luck.

All additional instructions for reinstalling the OS, for other methods of fixing errors can be seen in the article "".

Smartphones running on Microsoft's operating system, like other devices, can have malfunctions and malfunctions. In order to resume their correct operation, a reboot may be required.

Everyone knows the method by removing the battery for a while and turning on the phone again. This is a gentle way to reboot. However, such a Windows Phone reset may not be available due to the fact that, except in the service center, access to the battery cannot be obtained: it is monolithic.

For such cases, there are ways to implement a soft and hard reset using a keyboard shortcut on the smartphone itself.

It must be remembered that before how to reset on Windows Phone, you need to back up your phone data. This is due to the fact that during a system reboot, they may be lost.

To do this, you need to go to the "Options" section of the menu. Here you need to select the "Update and Security" item, and in it "Backup Services." Inside this section, you need to set the switches to create backups to OneDrive.

To store other data not provided in this section, you need to click on the "More options" button. In the cloud storage you can save copies of games and applications, home screen settings and its image. Also, OneDrive stores application data, history of SMS and phone calls, dictionary keyboard.

It is important, when saving the necessary archives, to make sure that the device is connected to a data network via the Internet or Wi-Fi.

Windows Phone soft reset

A light reboot can help with minor software bugs. Reset Windows Phone Settings in this case, it will require the following combination of actions.

It is necessary to simultaneously hold down the power off and volume down buttons on the side panel.

The keys are held flat until the phone vibrates.

After that, you can release the keys and wait until the reboot takes place and the phone turns on.

This keyboard shortcut works on all versions of Microsoft's operating system. Such an algorithm will help to soft reset Windows Phone 10, 8.1 and 8.

Hard reset Windows Phone

If a soft reset does not help restore the phone to work, you will have to do a hard reset. There are two possible ways to do this: using the device menu, or through the keyboard shortcuts on the sidebar.

In the first case, for Windows Phone, a factory reset is possible by selecting the appropriate item in the “Device Information” section of the settings. However, this method may not be available due to the fact that the smartphone does not respond to finger movements.

In this case, you will need to use a special keyboard shortcut. A full Windows Phone reset requires holding down the power button in conjunction with the volume down button and holding them until vibration occurs.

From the moment the device began to carry out a soft restart, it is necessary to re-press the key on the side panel, which is responsible for lowering the volume level. This will begin a hard reboot. And if your actions were correct, a white exclamation mark will appear on the device screen on a black background. This means that B are in the system menu, from which you can return to the factory settings.

1. increasing the degree of sound volume;
2. decrease in the degree of sound volume;
3. power off button;
4. decrease the volume level again.

With the correct combination, the exclamation mark on the device screen should be replaced by spinning gears. An indicator line will appear below them, showing the progress.

Before, how to reset Windows Phone hard way, you need to make sure that all data is backed up. You can carry out the archiving procedure in advance, before starting the reboot. It is also possible to set in the settings to automatically copy the necessary data in the background.

In some cases, such as the need to restore the device's functionality, reset the password or conduct pre-sales preparation, there is a need to reset the settings on Windows Phone. This is the standard procedure in which all user saves, contacts, documents, and other files are lost. At the same time, the smartphone returns to its "clean" state, with which it entered the retail network for sale.

Hard Reset for Windows Phone 8.1

There are two basic rules before performing a factory reset on Windows Phone devices. First, don't forget to back up your system and apps to the cloud so you can quickly restore everything. Secondly, recharge the device - the battery charge must be at least 50%.

Do not neglect the opportunity to charge the battery as best as possible before performing a hard reset. Some devices can reset the configuration in this way for a long time - an hour, two or even more. But it usually doesn't take more than 20 minutes to reset. During this time, the smartphone cannot be turned off and generally used in any way.

Saving parameters and user files

In the mobile OS Windows Phone 8.1, unlike previous versions, you can restore not only the basic configuration and SMS messages, but also all applications and games, accounts, passwords and logins from sites, the type of desktop and other data. Therefore, before carrying out a Hard Reset, be sure to save their archived copies:

The user can observe the progress on a scale with a percentage on the display of the device.

In the cloud storage, you can automatically back up all your photos. For this:

Sometimes users have problems with saving Windows background. To avoid them, delete the old saves in the backup management section, and then just start archiving the data.

Many people consider such an operation to be a method of restoring only those parameters that have been changed in the phone settings. For those who really think so, please read the article to the end.

ATTENTION!!! Resetting your phone completely erases all data on it, including music, pictures, personal data, and contacts. All ad sites strongly recommend removing the SIM card from the device, as well as the memory card in order to avoid overwriting the necessary files. You can also make a backup copy of applications to save progress and other necessary data. However, this procedure is carried out for a reason. Probably, the phone crashed again or the application started to freeze. If on windows phone 8 factory reset is really needed, then it is carried out as follows:

• settings;
• information about the device and select "Reset settings";
• we agree with the warnings by pressing "Yes" twice;
• all that remains is to wait for the phone to reboot.

There are times when freezes simply prevent you from performing the reset operation from the menu. In this case, you can apply hardware methods that allow you to make the necessary procedure using hot keys. For Nokia Lumia and several other models, you need to do the following:

• press and hold the volume down + power key for 10-15 seconds. Until slight vibration appears;
• when this happened, immediately press and hold the volume down key until a large exclamation mark appears;
• after that, the final stage - press sequentially: volume up + volume down + power + volume down.

Voila, now you know the fast way factory reset on windows phone lumiya.

Some devices differ slightly in the order in which this procedure is performed. Key combinations, the sequence of their pressing and other parameters can be changed. It would be best to refer to the instructions for the purchased phone. If there is a Russian version there, then there will be no problems. In the case of the presence of only the English version, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the rules of such an operation on an outside resource or on the official Microsoft website.

Now you are invited to find out how it is carried out on htc windows phone factory reset and in what cases you should not panic when performing this action. So let's get started:

1. We turn off the phone.
2. when the screen goes out, press and hold simultaneously: power button + volume down + camera button. A slight vibration should appear;
3. As soon as this happened, release the power button, while continuing to hold the other two for about 5-7 seconds.
4. After this time, release the buttons, the phone will start to boot, the HTC logo will appear, then two gears that are spinning.

ATTENTION!!! Do not be intimidated by the length of the process. It can last for about two hours, so before carrying out the manipulations, fully charge the phone, and during execution - do not touch any buttons.

Do you need a password to reset windows phone settings?

In the case when the device was purchased from hands, it is possible that the previous owner set a reset password. In this case, you will not be able to perform the procedure from the running device. You will need to resort to hardware zeroing. Then the password should not be required.

The fact is that, as you already understood, it is not so easy to carry out the reset procedure using the burning keys, so the restriction on it has been removed, but even a child can do this from the system, which is why a password is set.

Do not rush to run to the nearest service center, because reset windows phone 8 1 as simple as in previous versions. The control keys have not changed, so if you have switched to another newer OS, do not worry, you can always go back to the beginning and rebuild the comfortable use of a "clean" smartphone. As you already understood, the stages of this kind of operation do not change between firmware versions. It is enough to remember the combination for one phone and use it in cases when there is simply no other option.

The only thing that can change is the combination when the phone generation changes. On the latest version, which will be released closer to the beginning of 2016, reset windows phone 10 may be slightly different. However, this is not a fact. Perhaps the shirts will be able to take a useful lesson for themselves and leave the versatility of this process at the level that it is now. For the average user, this will be a great opportunity to help at any time in an emergency.

Mobile phones have a variety of settings and options. Sometimes it becomes necessary to reset them. For example, in case of system failures. Today we will be interested in products from Nokia. She works with Windows Phone. And most modern smartphones use the Android base. Therefore, not everyone understands exactly how to handle Windows Background. Today we have to learn how to reset the settings on Nokia Lumia. This can be done in several ways. The owner of the device can choose how exactly to act. It all depends on personal preference.

Reset methods

To begin with, it is necessary to understand what are the general options for the development of events take place. How to reset the settings on Nokia Lumia? There are two options.

To date, the parameters are rolled back on devices as follows:

• through the software menu;
• by pressing a key combination.

As has already been emphasized, there is no significant difference in which method to use. Subscribers can make their own choice. Next, it will be described in more detail about how to reset the settings on the Nokia Lumiya.

Phone menu

First, let's look at the most convenient and common method. We are talking about resetting parameters using the context menu of the device. Such a step will lead to the fact that all settings on the phone will return to factory settings. At the same time, the smartphone becomes like a new one. Operations performed using the context menu are generally considered urgent. But they are the ones that are used most often.

Resetting the settings to "Nokia Lumiya" is carried out as follows:

1. Switch on your mobile phone. Wait until it is fully loaded and ready for further work.
2. Open the main menu of the gadget.
3. Go to the "Settings" - "About device" section.
4. Click on the line "Restore default settings".
5. Enter the transaction confirmation code. To do this, you need to know the device lock code.

That's all. After the performed operations, the settings on the Nokia Lumiya phone will be reset. A similar algorithm of actions is suitable for all models of the mentioned smartphone. The difference is that some phones do not have an "About device" item. In this case, it is called "About the product". This is normal and should not cause resentment.

Help buttons

If you want to reset the settings to factory settings on the Nokia Lumiya 520, you can try to pre-use the secret combination of buttons on the phone. This approach works for all Nokia. A hard reset, for example, saves the account settings. All other parameters are erased when using this solution. But it should not be confused with the secret combination.

How to reset the settings on the Nokia Lumiya 520 and not only using the buttons? It is necessary to use the following algorithm of actions:

1. Turn off your mobile phone. All manipulations must be carried out only when the device is turned off.
2. Press the volume and power buttons at the same time. Hold them for a few seconds.
3. Then press the power button. This must be done when an exclamation mark appears on the display.
4. Press the volume down button.

At this stage, the settings will be reset to Nokia Lumia. The device will turn on by itself after processing the operation.

Hard reset

The last solution is a hard reset. As already noted, the operation does not affect the modification of the profile settings. What do you need to reset the settings on Nokia in this way?

This will require:

1. Switch on the phone. Unlike the previously proposed algorithm, a hardware reset is performed when the gadget is turned on.
2. Press the volume control and off buttons. Hold them in this position for about 5 seconds.
3. The phone will turn off. Release the buttons and click on "Enable".

Ready! Device settings will be reset after using one of the suggested methods. All of these tricks are equally effective on all Nokia Lumia.

Outcomes

Now it is clear how you can reset the settings on Nokia Lumiya. There is nothing difficult or incomprehensible in this operation! Even a novice user can cope with the task.

Some people say that you cannot reset your smartphone by yourself. It is not true. All the techniques presented here do not require any special skills or knowledge. They allow you to return to factory settings in a matter of seconds.

It is also not recommended to use various programs and applications to reset the phone parameters. Only the techniques mentioned earlier are considered official and effective. After using them, the risk of system failures and malfunctions is minimal.

If you do not want to reset the parameters yourself, you need to take the phone to a service center. They will definitely help to bring the idea to life, guaranteeing the safety of actions.

Resetting Windows phone will return your phone to the state it was in when it was first turned on. All personal data will be destroyed and a factory reset will be performed.

A warning: Be careful. Resetting your phone deletes all phone content such as apps and games (along with app data and saved game state), SMS messages, call history, photos, and more.

Reset Windows 10 Mobile phone

1. On the home screen, quickly swipe to go to the list All applications, and then select Options.
2. Please select System → .
3. Two warnings will appear. If you are completely sure you want to restore your phone to factory settings, select Yes, and then select Yes again. This process may take some time.

If the phone does not answer and you cannot open Settings you may need to reset your phone using the hardware buttons.

For Lumia phones (and some other brands), use the following procedure to reset your phone.

Resetting a phone that is not responding

1. Press and hold the buttons at the same time Decrease the volume and Nutrition until you feel vibration (after 10-15 seconds).
2. When you feel vibration, release the buttons and then immediately press and hold the button Decrease the volume until you see a large exclamation mark.
3. When the exclamation mark appears, press the four buttons in the following order: Increase the volume, Decrease the volume, Nutrition, Decrease the volume... The phone must be reset and rebooted. (The reboot may take some time).

Note A: If you lose your phone, you can reset it remotely.

In some cases, such as the need to restore the device's functionality, reset the password or conduct pre-sales preparation, there is a need to reset the settings on Windows Phone. This is the standard procedure in which all user saves, contacts, documents, and other files are lost. At the same time, the smartphone returns to its "clean" state, with which it entered the retail network for sale.

Hard Reset for Windows Phone 8.1

There are two basic rules before performing a factory reset on Windows Phone devices. First, don't forget to back up your system and apps to the cloud so you can quickly restore everything. Secondly, recharge the device - the battery charge must be at least 50%.

Do not neglect the opportunity to charge the battery as best as possible before performing a hard reset. Some devices can reset the configuration in this way for a long time - an hour, two or even more. But it usually doesn't take more than 20 minutes to reset. During this time, the smartphone cannot be turned off and generally used in any way.

Saving parameters and user files

In the mobile OS Windows Phone 8.1, unlike previous versions, you can restore not only the basic configuration and SMS messages, but also all applications and games, accounts, passwords and logins from sites, the type of desktop and other data. Therefore, before carrying out a Hard Reset, be sure to save their archived copies:

The user can observe the progress on a scale with a percentage on the display of the device.

In the cloud storage, you can automatically back up all your photos. For this:

Sometimes users have problems with saving Windows background. To avoid them, delete the old saves in the backup management section, and then just start archiving the data.

Resetting the settings is a kind of function that allows you to perform the following set of procedures in a short period of time: clear the device memory from user files; remove applications installed from the store; roll back to the initial versions all applications "sewn" into the software of the device; remove all user accounts; clear call log, contact list and delete messages. In other words, to return the gadget software to the factory state. For more information on when to use this feature, and how to apply it on smartphones running Windows 10 Mobile and 8.1, see this small guide.

When do you need a factory reset?

Charge your phone battery to at least 60%. The rollback procedure can "eat" a decent percentage of the charge.

Factory reset in Windows Phone 8.1

Manual for Windows 10 Mobile

Remote reset

If your smartphone is stolen and you don't want an intruder to get hold of all your files and data, try to remotely reset the device settings to the factory state. True, you will be able to do this only if the device is connected to the Internet and location is activated in its parameters.

Using hardware keys

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Resetting the settings is a universal tool that allows you to tidy up your smartphone software, resume access to all of its functions after unsuccessful experiments with the installation of additional system lock protections, prepare the device for transfer to another person in one fell swoop, or make it so that a stranger cannot take possession of the information stored in his memory. This article describes all the main ways to restore factory settings. We hope that at least one of them was useful to you.