How to reset or factory restore Blackview BV5100 device?
Resetting or factory restoring a Blackview BV5100 device may help to solve various problems, including a slow or unresponsive device, crashing applications, or a device stuck in an infinite loop or boot loop. There are different methods for resetting or factory restoring your Blackview BV5100 device, and in this answer, we will discuss the most common and recommended methods.
Method 1: Hard Reset
A hard reset is a process that resets your device to its factory settings by deleting all user data, including applications, settings, and other data that you have installed. To perform a hard reset on your Blackview BV5100 device, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Press and hold the power button and the home button together for at least 15 seconds.
3. Release the buttons when the Blackview logo appears on the screen.
4. Wait for the bootloader Menu to appear.
5. Select "Factory Data Reset" using the volume keys.
6. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Note: Factory data reset should only be used as a last resort if you are unable to fix the problem using the other methods.
Method 2: Using Recovery Mode
Recovery mode allows you to access the device settings and perform various actions, including resetting the device to its factory settings. To access recovery mode on your Blackview BV5100 device, follow the steps below:
1. Charge your device to at least 50%.
2. Turn off your device.
3. Press and hold the volume up button and the power button together for at least 15 seconds.
4. Release the buttons when the recovery logo appears on the screen.
5. Once you are in recovery mode, select "Factory Reset" using the volume keys.
6. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Method 3: Using Blackview PC Suite
Blackview PC Suite is a computer tool that allows you to connect your Blackview device to your computer and perform various actions, including resetting the device to its factory settings. You can download the Blackview PC suite from the Blackview official website. Once you have the suite installed on your computer, follow the steps below:
1. Connect your Blackview device to your computer via USB cable.
2. Open the Blackview PC suite on your computer.
3. Click on the "Tools" tab and select "Flashstock" from the dropdown list.
4. In the Flashstock window, select "Update type" and click on "Rom new version."
5. In the "Recovery Version" dropdown list, select "Bundle with OTA new version."
6. Click on "Download & Flash" to begin the flash process.
7. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
In conclusion, factory reset and recovery mode are the most common methods used to reset or restore a Blackview BV5100 device. These methods should only be used as a last resort if you are unable to fix the problem using the other methods. It's always recommended to take a backup of your data before resetting the device.
