How to reset or factory restore Blackview A85 device?
To reset or factory restore a Blackview A85 device, you can follow these common and recommended methods:
Method 1: Using the Volume Down + Power Button
1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the Power button until the device shuts down.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously until the device enters the recovery mode.
3. In the recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data" using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons.
4. Confirm the data wiping by selecting "Yes – Delete all user data" or "Yes – Delete all data".
5. Wait for the device to complete the data wiping process, which may take a few minutes.
6. Once the data wiping is finished, select "Reboot system now" and wait for the device to restart.
Method 2: Using the Recovery Mode Menu
1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the Power button until the device shuts down.
2. Using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons, navigate to the "Recovery Mode" icon on the boot menu.
3. Press the Power button to select the "Recovery Mode" icon.
4. In the recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data" using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons.
5. Confirm the data wiping by selecting "Yes – Delete all user data" or "Yes – Delete all data".
6. Wait for the device to complete the data wiping process, which may take a few minutes.
7. Once the data wiping is finished, select "Reboot system now" and wait for the device to restart.
Method 3: Using the Bootloader
1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the Power button until the device shuts down.
2. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open a command prompt on your computer and type the following command: "fastboot bootloader"
4. On the bootloader menu, select "Wipe data/factory data" using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons.
5. Confirm the data wiping by selecting "Yes – Delete all user data" or "Yes – Delete all data".
6. Wait for the device to complete the data wiping process, which may take a few minutes.
7. Once the data wiping is finished, select "Reboot system now" and wait for the device to restart.
It's important to note that resetting or factory restoring your device will erase all your data and personal information, so make sure to back up important data before performing a data wipe. Additionally, resetting your device to its factory settings may cause some apps and features to stop working, so you may need to re-install them after the data wipe.