How to reset or factory restore Celkon i4 device?
Resetting or factory restoring a Celkon i4 device is a useful solution when a device is experiencing technical difficulties or when the device is on its last legs of usage. Below are the most common methods of resetting Celkon i4 devices:
1. Hard Reset:
A hard reset involves removing the device's battery and then connecting an external power source, such as a charger, to turn the device back on. This process effectively clears all previous settings and data on the device.
Steps to perform a hard reset on Celkon i4 device:
a. Remove the device's battery from the device.
b. Connect an external power source to the device.
c. Press and hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously until the device shuts down.
d. Release the power button and volume down button when the device shuts down.
e. wait a few seconds and the device will restart into recovery mode
2. Software Update:
Celkon releases software updates to fix bugs and vulnerabilities on their devices. It is recommended to download and install the latest software update on your device.
Steps to download and install a software update on Celkon i4 device:
a. Go to the Celkon website and navigate to the support page for your device.
b. Find the "Firmware” and click on it.
c. Download the file to your computer.
d. Connect your Celkon i4 device to the computer using a USB cable.
e. Open a file explorer and navigate to the device's storage.
f. Select "Update" and follow on-screen instructions to complete the update process.
3. Recovery Mode:
Recovery mode is a highly useful tool, which allows you to perform important tasks such as resetting, backing up and restoring your device. To access recovery mode, you need to press a combination of buttons simultaneously.
Steps to access recovery mode on Celkon i4 device:
a. Press and hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously until the device reaches bootloader screen.
b. Once the bootloader screen is reached, use volume keys to select recovery mode.
c. Once the recovery mode is selected, use the power button to confirm the action.
d. The device will now boot up into recovery mode.
4. Reset from Recovery Mode:
Once the device reaches recovery mode, you can choose to "factory data reset" option which will completely erase all data and settings on the device.
Steps to perform a reset from recovery mode:
a. Access the recovery mode of your device.
b. Once the recovery mode is accessed, use the volume keys to navigate through the menu.
c. Select "Factory data reset".
d. Confirm the action using the power button.
e. Wait for the device to format the data.
f. Once the device has finished formatting the data, select "Feedback" and confirm the action.
g. The device will now begin to restart and will install and configure its software.
5. Wipe Cache/ Dalvik Cache:
Wiping the cache or Dalvik cache can resolve various software issues on your device. A clean cache means that you will have a fresh start and will be able to load the application faster.
Steps to wipe cache/ Dalvik cache:
a. Access the recovery mode on your device.
b. Once the recovery mode is accessed, use the volume keys to navigate through the menu.
c. Choose "Wipe cache/ Dalvik cache".
d. Confirm the action using the power button.
e. Wait for the cache to be cleared.
f. Once the cache has been cleared, select "Feedback" and confirm the action.
g. The device will now begin to restart and will install and configure its software.
It is important to note that using these methods can delete all data on the device, including contacts, messages, and media files, so it is recommended that you back up your data prior to performing any reset methods.
