Sometimes you can hard reset an Android smartphone if you have forgotten your PIN password and then regain control of it after the reset. The Moto G is one device you can hard reset when it’s locked. If you were to do that, you would need to take the hard reset via Recovery Mode by booting into Recovery using the […]
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Moto G Hard Reset, Device Is Locked
If your Moto G is locked and you were not able to take a hard reset, it’s because you tried to take the hard reset from the Settings. Thankfully there is more than one way to hard reset the Moto G. The alternative method is via Recovery Mode, which you can get access to with the hardware buttons. This tutorial […]
Maintain Root Pixel 3 Android 12
If you have rooted the Google Pixel 3 smartphone and wish to maintain root access after upgrading to Android 12, you need to use the Pixel Flasher. The Pixel Flasher is a flashing tool for managing Google Pixel smartphones. With it you can update and root Pixel devices. There is a detailed guide on XDA Developers on how to use […]
Hard Reset Symphony i18
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Symphony i18 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Symphony i18 You can hard reset the Symphony i18 smartphone from the System section of the Settings app. Here is how: Caution: Hard resetting the Symphony i18 smartphone results in all data being wiped and the factory settings being restored, aka the smartphone is exactly […]
Hard Reset iTel S11 Plus
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the iTel S11 Plus smartphone. How to Hard Reset iTel S11 Plus You can hard reset/factory reset the iTel S11 Plus smartphone from the Backup & reset section of the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the iTel S11 Plus turned on, tap Settings > Backup & reset. Note: From the Backup […]
Hard Reset Tecno P701
You can hard reset an Android tablet the same way you would a smartphone and you do it for the same reasons too even if you are less likely to need to wipe all data from a tablet. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Tecno P701 tablet. How to Hard Reset Tecno P701 You can hard reset the […]
Hard Reset Tecno Spark 4 KC8
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Tecno Spark 4 KC8 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Tecno Spark 4 KC8 You can hard reset the Tecno Spark 4 KC8 smartphone from the Backup & reset section of the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the Tecno Spark 4 KC8 turned on, tap Settings > Backup & reset > […]
Hard Reset ZTE V769M Caribe 4
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the ZTE V769M Caribe 4 smartphone. How to Hard Reset ZTE V769M Caribe 4 You can hard reset/factory reset the ZTE V769M Caribe 4 smartphone from the System > Reset Options section of the Settings app. Here is how: Caution: Hard resetting the ZTE V769M Caribe 4 smartphone wipes all data and resets […]
Hard Reset Haier L58 HM G700
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Haier L58 HM G700 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Haier L58 HM G700 You can hard reset the Haier L58 HM G700 smartphone from the Backup & reset section of the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the Haier L58 HM G700 turned on, tap Settings > Backup & reset. Note: […]
Hard Reset iPhone XS Max
Hard resetting the iPhone XS Max is how to wipe all data at once and reset the smartphone to its factory settings. Hard resetting an iPhone is common among those who want to sell the device or at least hand it over to someone else so no data is shared. Sometimes hard resets are taken to solve software-related issues. If […]
Hard Reset iPhone XS
You can hard reset the iPhone XS to reset the iOS operating system to factory settings and wipe all data from the smartphone. iPhone XS users often hard reset before selling the device or handing it over to someone else so their data is not shared. You may also want to try a hard reset to troubleshoot software-related problems. This […]
Hard Reset Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 830l
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 830l. How to Hard Reset Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 830l You can hard reset/factory reset the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 830l from the Backup & Reset section of the Settings app on the Android operating system it runs. Here is how: 1. With the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 […]
Hard Reset Haier HG-9041
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Haier HG-9041 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Haier HG-9041 You can hard reset the Haier HG-9041 smartphone from the System section of the Settings app. Here is how: Caution: Hard resetting wipes all data and returns the smartphone to factory settings. You will need to take a backup on the Haier HG-9041 […]
Note 20 Ultra Hard Reset Pin
Hard resetting the Note 20 Ultra returns it to factory settings and removes all data from the smartphone. There will be no photos, apps, settings, or anything else you may have added to the smartphone once you started using it. You can back up before taking the hard reset and restore the data afterward if you wanted to keep the […]
Hard Reset Lava Iris 821
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Lava Iris 821 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Lava Iris 821 You can hard reset the Lava Iris 821 smartphone from the Backup & Reset from the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the Lava Iris 821 turned on, navigate to the main menu > Settings app > Backup and Reset. […]
Hard Reset Micromax B5 Pro
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Micromax B5 Pro smartphone. How to Hard Reset Micromax B5 Pro You can hard reset the Micromax B5 Pro smartphone from the Factory Data Reset section of the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the Micromax B5 Pro turned on, navigate to the main menu > Settings > Backup and reset. […]
Hard Reset Motorola Moto C XT1756
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Motorola Moto C XT1756 smartphone and restore its factory settings. How to Hard Reset Motorola Moto C XT1756 You can hard reset the Motorola Moto C XT1756 smartphone from the Backup & Reset section of the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the Motorola Moto C turned on, head to the […]
Hard Reset Motorola Moto C XT1750
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Motorola Moto C XT1750 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Motorola Moto C XT1750 You can hard reset the Motorola Moto C XT1750 smartphone from the Backup & Reset section of the Settings app. Here is how: 1. With the Motorola Moto C turned on, head to the main menu > Settings > […]
Hard Reset Sony Xperia XA1 G3123
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Sony Xperia XA1 G3123 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Sony Xperia XA1 G3123 You can hard reset the Sony Xperia XA1 G3123 smartphone using the Xperia Companion app or from the Backup & Reset section of the Settings app. We recommend using the Settings app first and only using the Companion app […]
Samsung SM-J200H Stock ROM
You can download the latest Samsung SM-J200H Stock ROM directly from Samsung’s servers using a free Samsung firmware update tool. There are several firmware update tools for Samsung released by developers associated with GitHub and XDA Developers that can download any firmware from Samsung’s servers for you. Once you have the firmware file, you can flash it with the same […]
Samsung SM-G890A Stock ROM
Numerous free Samsung firmware update tools will download the latest Samsung SM-G890A Stock ROM directly from Samsung’s servers to your desktop. All of these firmware update tools for Samsung will download the latest firmware available which is typically the firmware you want as it comes with the fewest bugs and will be the most compatible firmware with the rest of […]
Samsung SM-G930W8 Stock ROM
The Samsung SM-G930W8 stock ROM is downloadable when you use a Samsung firmware update tool. Though the name doesn’t make it obvious, a firmware update tool will download the firmware files to your desktop. The Samsung firmware update tools download the firmware directly from Samsung’s servers, which is what people generally want so they do not have to put trust […]
Hard Reset QMobile SL100
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the QMobile SL100 feature phone. How to Hard Reset QMobile SL100 You can hard reset the QMobile SL100 feature phone using its hardware buttons. Here is how to do that: 1. With the QMobile SL100 turned off, press and hold Power + #. 2. When you see the All data will be lost continue? message, […]
Hard Reset Samsung GT-B5510
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Samsung GT-B5510 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Samsung GT-B5510 You can hard reset the Samsung GT-B5510 smartphone using the hardware buttons and Recovery Mode. Here is how to do that: Caution: Hard resetting the Samsung GT-B5510 wipes all data and restores the factory settings. This means you need to restore your current […]
Hard Reset Huawei Y511-T00
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Huawei Y511-T00 smartphone. Hard Reset Huawei Y511-T00 You can hard reset the Huawei Y511-T00 from the Backup & Reset (Privacy) section of the Settings app. Here is how to do that: Caution: Applying the hard reset wipes all data and restores the smartphone to its default factory state. You need to take […]
Hard Reset Alcatel Onetouch 1066G
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Alcatel Onetouch 1066G feature phone. Hard Reset Alcatel Onetouch 1066G You can hard reset the Alcatel Onetouch 1066G feature phone using the hardware buttons rather than its software. Here is how to do that: 1. With the Alcatel Onetouch 1066G turned off, press and hold Power + #. 2. When you see […]
How to Change Taskbar Color
Most people don’t notice much difference between operating system versions outside of the features you see on the desktop, in and around the taskbar, and the Start menu. One of the things Windows users like to customize the most is the taskbar. We’ve seen the default taskbar change quite a lot over the years in Windows. Sometimes it used to […]
Hard Reset Sony Xperia E1 D2004
You can wipe all data and reset the Sony Xperia E1 D2004 to factory settings by taking a hard reset. There often is two ways one with an Android smartphone could take a hard reset. However, for some Sony smartphones, in particular, the secondary method via Recovery Mode often isn’t available. If you cannot use your smartphone and navigate to […]
Hard Reset Karbonn Smart Tab 9
You can hard reset the Karbonn Smart Tab 9 tablet to wipe all data at once and reset the phone to its factory settings. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Karbonn Smart Tab 9 tablet. How to Hard Reset Karbonn Smart Tab 9 You can hard reset the Karbonn Smart Tab 9 tablet from the System section of […]
Samsung SM-G530T Stock ROM
You can download the Samsung SM-G530T stock ROM using any of the reliable free Samsung firmware update tools. There only used to be one reliable firmware update tool for Samsung called SamFirm. However, the developer stopped maintaining it. Since then many forks of the original SamFirm tool have been born. And luckily they were because there are many people always […]