How to reset or factory restore a Alcatel 3x (2018) device?
Resetting or factory restoring your Alcatel 3x (2018) device can help you resolve various issues, such as a slow-running phone, app not working, or a social media app that you forgot your password for. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Alcatel 3x (2018) device:
Method 1: Using the Volume and Power Buttons
1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button until the phone shuts down.
2. Once the phone is turned off, wait for about 5-10 seconds, then press and hold the volume up button, and the power button simultaneously.
3. When you see the Alcatel logo, release both buttons, and wait for the recovery menu to appear.
4. Select "Reboot system now" or "Factory reset" (depending on the version of Android you have) using the volume keys and the power button.
5. When prompted, enter the PIN, pattern, or password (if you have one) to confirm that it is yours.
6. After entering the PIN or pattern, the device will begin to factory reset, which will erase all data and applications on the device.
7. Wait until the device restarts and sets up as new.
Method 2: Using a Computer and the Alcatel USB Debugging Tool
If you have a computer, you can also reset your Alcatel 3x (2018) device using the Alcatel USB Debugging Tool. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Install the Alcatel USB Debugging Tool on your computer. You can download it from the Alcatel website.
2. Connect your Alcatel 3x (2018) device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open a command prompt on your computer.
4. Enter the command "adb devices" to confirm that your computer detects your Alcatel phone.
5. Enter the command "adb reboot recovery" to reboot your device into recovery mode.
6. Once your device is in recovery mode, select "System preferences," then "Backup and Reset," and then "Factory data reset."
7. When prompted, confirm your decision to factory reset the device.
8. Wait for the device to factory reset, and then reboot your device.
9. When prompted during the initial setup process, select "Yes" to use a deactivated SIM card, and then enter your PIN to activate your device.
Method 3: Using a Recovery Tool (like FRP)
If you don't have access to a computer or don't know how to use the USB Debugging Tool, you can reset your Alcatel 3x (2018) device using a recovery tool like FRP (Find My Device). Here's how to do it:
1. Download and install the FRP App on your Alcatel 3x (2018) device.
2. Open the FRP App and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a backup of your device.
3. If you don't have access to the device, you can use another device with access to the internet to locate the device and use FRP to reset it.
4. On the device where you set up the backup, go to the Find My Device page on google.com/android/find.
5. Enter the email address of the device you want to reset, and then click on "Trust this computer."
6. You will be prompted to download and install the FRP App on the device you want to reset.
7. After installing the FRP App, sign in with the same email address you used for the backup.
8. Once you've signed in, you can reset the device to factory settings by clicking on "Erase all user data and reset phone to factory settings."
9. Enter your PIN or pattern to confirm that it is yours, and then wait for the device to factory reset.
These are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Alcatel 3x (2018) device.
