How to reset or factory restore Gigabyte GSmart G1317 Rola device?
The Gigabyte GSmart G1317 Rola device is a low-cost smartphone that runs on the Android 4.2 operating system. Resetting or factory restoring a smartphone is a common task for many users who face various issues on their devices. It is important to note that resetting a smartphone can erase all data and settings, so it is recommended that you back up all your important data before proceeding, or you risk losing everything on your device. Here are the most common ways to reset (factory reset) a Gigabyte GSmart G1317 Rola device:
Method 1: Using the "Restart in Recovery" option
1. Go to Settings on your GSmart G1317 Rola device.
2. Scroll down to "About phone" and find "Build number." Tap it several times until you see a message that says "You are now a developer!"
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find "Developer options." Tap on it.
4. Tap on "OEM unlocking."
5. Enable it, and then tap on "Restart."
6. Wait for your device to start, and when it gets to the Gigabyte logo, press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button together.
7. When you see the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory reset," and then select "Yes - erase all user data."
8. Your device will now factory reset and you need to set it up from scratch.
Method 2: Using the "Back up all user data" option
1. Go to Settings on your GSmart G1317 Rola device.
2. Scroll down to "About phone," and find "Build number." Tap it several times until you see a message that says "You are now a developer!"
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find "Developer options."
4. Scroll down to "Backup and reset," and you will see a section labeled "Write secure settings to non-volatile storage."
5. Make sure that this option is turned on, and then select "Developer options" again.
6. Scroll down to "OEM unlocking," and then enable it.
7. Reboot your device by pressing and holding the Power button until the phone shuts down.
8. Boot the device by pressing and holding the Volume up and Power buttons together until the Gigabyte logo appears.
9. Select "Wipe data/factory reset," and then select "Yes - erase all user data."
10. After the reset, you need to set it up from scratch, but you will not lose any of your settings or data since you backed it up in step 5.
Method 3: Using software updates or bootloader
1. Go to Settings on your GSmart G1317 Rola device.
2. Scroll down to "About phone," and find "Build number."
3. Tap on it several times until you see a message that says "You are now a developer!"
4. Go back to the main settings menu and find "Developer options."
5. Scroll down to "System updates," and then make sure that automatic updates are turned on.
6. The device will automatically download and install any available software updates.
7. After the update is complete, you can reset the device to its factory settings by following any of the methods mentioned above.
Method 4: Using third-party recovery tools
1. Download a third-party recovery tool such as SuperSU or Team Win Recovery from a trusted source.
2. Transfer the downloaded recovery tool to your computer.
3. Connect your GSmart G1317 Rola device to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Turn off your device and press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button together until the recovery menu appears.
5. Select the recovery tool from the list of available tools.
6. Follow the instructions to wipe the data/factory reset from your device.
7. After the reset, you need to set it up from scratch.
It's important to note that using third-party recovery tools carries the risk of bricking the device if not done properly, so it's recommended that you only do this if you have experience with using recovery tools and if you have another phone to back up your data.
