How to reset or factory restore a Alcatel OT-E221 device?
Sure, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Alcatel OT-E221 device:
Method 1: Using Hard Reset or Factory Data Reset option
1. Go to the device settings menu and tap on "About Phone".
2. Scroll down and tap on "Build Number".
3. Continue to tap on the "Build Number" until a message appears saying "You are now a developer".
4. Go back to the device settings menu and tap on "Developer Options".
5. In the "Developer Options" menu, tap on "Hard Reset/Factory Data Reset".
6. You will be prompted with a warning message. Tap "Yes, delete all user data".
7. Wait for the device to restart and you will see a white screen with "Reset Device" written on it.
8. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds until the device enters recovery mode.
9. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
10. On your computer, go to the "Recovery Tool" section of Alcatel's website and download the appropriate software for your device.
11. Open the software and follow the instructions to reset your device.
Method 2: Using normal Android recovery
1. Go to the device settings menu and tap on "About Phone".
2. Scroll down and tap on "Build Number".
3. Continue to tap on the "Build Number" until a message appears saying "You are now a developer".
4. Go back to the device settings menu and tap on "Developer Options".
5. In the "Developer Options" menu, tap on " recovery".
6. You will be prompted with a warning message. Tap "Yes, delete all user data".
7. Wait for the device to restart and you will see a white screen with "Recovery mode" written on it.
8. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds until the device enters recovery mode.
9. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
10. On your computer, go to the "Recovery Tool" section of Alcatel's website and download the appropriate software for your device.
11. Open the software and follow the instructions to reset your device.
Note: Please be aware that factory resetting your device will erase all data, including your contacts, photos, messages, and other files. Make sure to backup your important data before resetting your device.
