How to reset or factory restore a Allview P8 Energy device?
Sure, here are the common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Allview P8 Energy device:
Method 1: Using Hardware Buttons
1. Turn on the device and wait for the Allview logo to appear on the screen.
2. Press and hold the Volume + button and the Power button simultaneously until the Allview logo disappears and the recovery mode screen appears.
3. Use the Volume buttons to navigate through the options on the screen, and the Power button to select an option.
4. Select "wipe data/factory data" and then "yes - delete all user data".
5. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Note: Remember to backup all of your data before resetting your device, as all data will be deleted during this process.
Method 2: Using a Computer
1. Connect the Allview P8 Energy device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the ACSM (Advanced Copy and Flash) software on your computer.
3. Click on the "Flash" tab, and then select "Backup".
4. Follow the steps to back up all of your data to your computer.
5. Disconnect the device from your computer.
6. Turn on the device and wait for the Allview logo to appear on the screen.
7. Press and hold the Volume + button and the Power button simultaneously until the Allview logo disappears and the recovery mode screen appears.
8. Use the Volume buttons to navigate through the options on the screen, and the Power button to select an option.
9. Select "wipe data/factory data" and then "yes - delete all user data".
10. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Note: This method is recommended if you want to completely wipe all data from the device, including any data that may be saved in internal storage.
Method 3: Using Recovery Lockout
1. Go to "Settings", then "Security and Privacy", then "Recovery Lockout".
2. Set the lockout time to 7 days, or a longer period if desired.
3. After the lockout period has elapsed, press the Volume + button and the Power button simultaneously until the Allview logo appears on the screen.
4. Use the Volume buttons to navigate through the options on the screen, and the Power button to select an option.
5. Select "wipe data/factory data" and then "yes - delete all user data".
6. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Note: This method is recommended if you want to reset the device without a computer or without using hardware buttons. Just make sure you have enough patience to wait for the lockout period to elapse.
