In daily life, due to various reasons, we sometimes need to restore our phone to its original factory state. Whether it's to fix some software issues, erase personal data, or transfer your phone to someone else, a factory reset is a very useful feature. Huawei mobile phones, as a world-renowned mobile phone brand, provide users with a variety of ways to do this. This article will introduce two commonly used methods in detail to help users restore Huawei phone to factory state with ease.
Method 1: Factory reset via phone settings
This is the most common and intuitive method for those cases where the phone still works fine. Here are the detailed steps:
Open your phone's settings: First, unlock your Huawei phone and find the Settings icon on the home screen. This is a gear-shaped icon that is usually located somewhere in the list of apps.
Go to the system and update: In the settings menu, scroll down and find the "System & updates" option. Once you click in, you'll see a series of system-related settings.
Select the Reset option: In the "System & Updates" menu, keep scrolling down until you find the "Reset" option. Once you tap in, you'll see several options related to reset.
Factory reset: In the "Reset" menu, find and tap on the "Factory Reset" option. You will be prompted to read some precautions to make sure you understand that this action will delete all the data on your phone.
Confirm the reset: After reading the notes, if you are sure you want to proceed, tap on the "Reset Phone" button. You'll be asked again if you're sure to prevent accidental action. Once confirmed, the phone will begin to perform a factory reset.
This method is relatively simple, but it is important to note that after doing this, all the data on your phone, including **, apps, etc., will be permanently deleted. So, make sure to back up your important data before you do this.
Method two: Factory reset in phone recovery mode
This method will be very useful when your Huawei phone won't turn on properly or can't access the settings menu normally. Here are the detailed steps:
Power off and press and hold the power button: First, make sure that your phone is completely turned off. Then, long press the power button to try to turn it back on.
Enter Recovery mode: Immediately after the HUAWEI logo appears, press and hold the "Power button" and "Volume + button" at the same time. Keep holding these two keys for about 10 seconds until your phone enters Recovery mode.
Recovery mode is a special interface that allows users to perform some underlying system operations, such as clearing data, updating the system, etc.
Use the volume and power keys to navigate: In the recovery mode, you will see a menu with several options listed. Use the volume keys to move up and down and select the "Wipe Data Factory Reset" option. Then, press the power key to confirm your selection.
Confirm to clear the data: Next, you'll be prompted to confirm this action. Normally, you need to use the volume keys to move the cursor over the "yes--delete all user data" option and press the power key to confirm.
Wait for your phone to restart: Once the above is done, the phone will start performing a factory reset. This may take some time, please be patient. When it is done, the phone will automatically reboot and enter the initial setup interface.
It should be noted that this method will likewise delete all the data on your phone. In addition, since this method involves the underlying operation of the phone, there is a certain risk. If you are not familiar with these operations, it is advisable to do them with the help of an experienced person.
Overall, Huawei phones offer a variety of ways to factory reset, whether through the normal settings menu, or through the underlying recovery mode. But before doing these actions, be sure to back up your important data and make sure you understand the risks and consequences of these actions.