How to reset or factory restore Honor 9C device?
Resetting or factory restoring a device can be useful in a number of scenarios, such as:
1. A device that is experiencing software issues, such as freezes, crashes, or slow performance.
2. A device that has been locked or forgotten by the user.
3. A device that is experiencing security vulnerabilities, such as malware infections.
Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Honor 9C device:
Method 1: Using the volume keys and power button
1. Turn off the device.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the volume up key and the power button for 10 seconds.
3. The device should enter bootloader mode. You should see Bootloader logo appears on your phone's screen.
4. In bootloader mode, connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
5. On your computer, go to the Huawei official site and click on "Drivers & Software" and then "Download". Browse to "Bootloader" and download the latest version.
6. Extract the downloaded file and copy the "fastboot-drivers" folder to the root directory of the SD card.
7. Restart your device and go toBootloader mode again on your device.
8. Upon entering Bootloader mode, to go into recovery mode, use the volume up key to highlight the "Recovery" option on your device and then press the power button to select it.
9. You are now on the recovery mode. You can choose to wipe reset/factory reset device by going to Settings > Backup & Reset > Wipe data/factory data and then select "Yes -- Erase all user data".
10. Your device will now erase all data and will reset to its factory settings.
Method 2: Using Recovery Mode
1. Turn off your device and press and hold the Volume up key and Power button for 7 seconds.
2. The most commonways:
a. A bootloader menu will appear on the screen. Scroll down to the "Recovery mode" option and press the Power button to select it.
b. Your device will boot into recovery mode and you will see a "Huawei logo" on your phone's screen.
3. Use the Volume keys to highlight the "Yes -- Erase all user data" option and then press the Power button to select it.
4. You are now on the recovery mode. Your device will erase all data and will reset to its factory settings.
Note: It's important to remember that resetting the device to its factory settings will erase all user data and settings, including contacts, messages, apps, and other personal data. Before doing a factory reset, make sure to back up any important data to an external storage or cloud service. It's also good