This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Oppo R7 smartphone.
How to Hard Reset Oppo R7
You can hard reset/factory reset the Oppo R7 smartphone from the Settings app and Recovery Mode. Most people should use the Settings app since it is quicker. However, some people, particularly those who are installing custom firmware, may prefer using the formatting option from Recovery Mode. Here is how to hard reset the Oppo R7 from the Settings app first:
1. With the Oppo R7 turned on, tap Settings > Backup & Reset.
2. Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone.
3. Tap Erase everything.
The data will be wiped and the factory settings will be reset. You need to set up the device and sign in to your Google account before you can use Android again. You can reset your Google account password from the Google.com sign-in page on any desktop computer.
Those of you installing custom firmware may prefer hard resetting/factory settings from Recovery Mode. Here is how to do that:
1. With the Oppo R7 turned on, press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
2. When the Oppo logo appears, release the Power button.
3. Release the Volume Down buttons when you see Recovery Mode.
4. Select your language.
5. Select wipe data and cache.
6. Select Yes.
The Oppo R7 will be formatted and then you can reboot out of Recovery Mode and restart the Android operating system where you need to set up the device and sign in to the Google account.
In conclusion, that is how to hard reset the Oppo R7 smartphone.