How to reset or factory restore Asus Live G500TG device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore an Asus Live G500TG device. However, before performing any of these methods, it's important to first back up all important data, as the factory reset process will erase all user data and settings on the device. Here are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore an Asus Live G500TG device:
Method 1: Recovery Mode Method
1. Turn off your Asus Live G500TG device completely.
2. Press and hold the "Power" button until the "Recovery mode" appears on the screen.
3. Using the Volume down button, select "Wipe data/factory reset".
4. Using the Volume down button, select "Yes - delete all user data".
5. Wait for the device to wipe data and reset to factory settings. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
6. Reboot the device and wait a few minutes for the device to start up.
Method 2: Battery Disconnect Method
1. Remove the battery from the device.
2. Press and hold the "Power" button for at least 10 seconds.
3. Release the "Power" button and insert the battery back into the device.
4. Press and hold the "Volume up" button for at least 10 seconds.
5. Release the "Volume up" button and insert the SIM card back into the device.
6. Press and hold the "Volume down" button for at least 15 seconds.
7. Release the "Volume down" button and press the "Power" button.
8. The device will restart in Recovery Mode.
9. Using the Volume down button, select "Wipe data/factory reset".
10. Using the Volume down button, select "Yes - delete all user data".
11. Wait for the device to wipe data and reset to factory settings. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
12. Reboot the device and wait a few minutes for the device to start up.
Note: This method assumes that the device does not have a lock screen set up, otherwise you will need to first remove the lock screen before proceeding with the recovery mode process.
Method 3: Bootloader Method
1. Download and install the Asus Live G500TG firmware update on your computer, which usually can be found on Asus's website.
2. Connect your Asus Live G500TG device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Open the "Fast Boot" or "Bootloader" menu by following these steps:
* Press and hold the "Power" and "Volume up" buttons until the bootloader menu appears.
* Using the Volume keys, select "Recovery".
4. Enter the recovery mode using the volume keys.
5. Using the volume buttons, select "Wipe data/factory reset".
6. Using the volume buttons, select "Yes - delete all user data".
7. Wait for the device to wipe data and reset to factory settings. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
8. Reboot the device and wait a few minutes for the device to start up.
Note: This method requires a USB cable and a computer that can run the firmware update. Also, this method erases all the data on the device, so make sure to backup your important files before proceeding with this method.