How to reset or factory restore BLU Life One device?
The BLU Life One is a career-ready smartphone. It is available in several countries and can be used to make calls, send messages, browse the internet, and use other accessories like headphones, speakers, and Wi-Fi. In case the device starts misbehaving or becomes completely useless, you can reset it to its original state to get it working again. Here are some common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a BLU Life One device:
1. Using the physical buttons: To reset the BLU Life One device using the physical buttons, follow these steps:
a. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds until it shuts down.
b. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Down and the Power buttons simultaneously. Continue holding these buttons until the device starts up in Bootloader mode. You should see the Bootloader icon on the screen.
c. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
d. Open the Command Prompt or Terminal window and type the command "fastboot flash recovery RARWINI.IMG". This will flash the recovery image onto the device.
e. Once the flashing is complete, disconnect the device from the computer and press and hold the Volume Up button until the device starts up into recovery mode.
f. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data reset." This will erase all data on the device and restore it to its original state.
g. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and follow the setup steps to set up the device.
2. Using the built-in recovery: If you don't have a USB cable or a computer, you can reset the device using the built-in recovery. Here's how:
a. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds until it shuts down.
b. Press and hold the Volume Up and the Power buttons simultaneously. Continue holding these buttons until the device starts up into Bootloader mode.
c. In Bootloader mode, select "Recovery mode" or "Boot into recovery mode."
d. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data reset." This will erase all data on the device and restore it to its original state.
e. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and follow the setup steps to set up the device.
Note: If you have a password or PIN set on your device, or if it is locked, you will need to enter the password or PIN to unlock the device before you can reset it.
Warning: Resetting the device will erase all data on it, including your contacts, messages, music, and apps. Be sure to back up your data before resetting the device.