How to reset or factory restore BLU Vivo Go device?
The BLU Vivo Go device element can be reset or factory restored to its previous state, thereby bringing it back to its original settings, and erasing all data and personal information stored on it. A reset or factory restore is useful when you want to sell or transfer your device, and you want to ensure that all its data has been erased, or when your device is not functioning properly and a reset is necessary.
There are two common and recommended ways to perform a reset or factory restore on a BLU Vivo Go device:
1. Using a PC or laptop:
The first and most common way to reset a BLU Vivo Go device to its factory settings is by using a PC or laptop. Here are the steps to follow:
- Connect your BLU Vivo Go device to your PC/laptop using a USB cable. You may need to install the appropriate drivers for your device on your PC/laptop.
- Open your PC's Control Panel, and navigate to the Device Manager.
- Locate your BLU Vivo Go device in the list and right-click on it.
- Click on the Properties button that appears.
- Select the Driver tab and click on Update Driver.
- If prompted, choose to browse for the driver and navigate to your USB cable's root directory (usually on the device itself) and select the appropriate driver file.
- Select Install and wait for the update to complete.
- Once the update is finished, disconnect the USB cable from your PC/laptop and your BLU Vivo Go device.
- Power off your BLU Vivo Go device.
- Press and hold the Home and Volume up buttons at the same time, and continue holding them for 10 seconds.
- Release the Volume up button but continue holding the Home button.
- When the logo appears on your screen, press and hold the Home button again until the recovery menu appears.
- Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and press OK to confirm.
- Wait for the device to reset itself, which can take several minutes.
- Once the reset is complete, the device will reboot, and you can start using it as if it were new.
2. Using the recovery menu:
Another way to reset a BLU Vivo Go device is by using the recovery menu. Here are the steps to follow:
- Turn off your BLU Vivo Go device.
- Press and hold the Power button and Volume down button at the same time for 10 seconds, until the device starts in recovery mode.
- Release the Power button but continue holding the Volume down button.
- When the recovery menu appears, use the Volume buttons to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory reset" option, which should be the first option on the list.
- Press the Power button to select the option and trigger the factory reset.
- Wait for the device to reset itself, which can take several minutes.
- Once the reset is complete, the device will reboot, and you can start using it as if it were new.
In conclusion, both of these methods are recommended and commonly used to reset or factory restore a BLU Vivo Go device. The first method requires a PC or laptop, while the second method requires only the device itself. Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to backup any important data before you start the reset process to prevent data loss.
