How to reset or factory restore HP Slate 17 device?
Sure, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a HP Slate 17 device:
1. Using the Recovery Image for USB Stick method:
- Insert the USB stick into the device.
- Press and hold the Power button and the VolUp button simultaneously for around 10 seconds until the HP logo appears.
- Release the VolUp button, but continue to hold the Power button.
- When the "Recovery Boot Menu" appears, use the Volume keys to highlight "Factory Data Reset" and press the Power button to select it.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset process.
2. Using the Recovery Image for BootCD method:
- Download the factory reset recovery image from HP's support website.
- Create a BootDVD from the recovery image using a tool like Rufus.
- Insert the BootDVD into the device.
- Restart the device and press the F12 key repeatedly until the Boot Menu appears.
- Select "Boot from CD" or "Boot from DVD/CD-ROM" and press Enter.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset process.
3. Using the HP Home Screen Recovery method:
- press and hold power button continuously for 32 seconds
- When HP logo appears you will be tested for security purpose
- After the security testing successfully passed, you'll be prompted to choose a language
- Then you will be prompted to press the VOLUME UP button, you can follow your instincts, press VOLUME DOWN button until you reach OFF and then press the POWER button
- When you see the Factory Data Reset option:
- press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button until you see the "STRIP" option
- press the VOLUME DOWN button to confirm
- After the above process is complete it will start.
Please note that these methods can result in the complete erasure of all data on the device, including personal information, applications, and saved files. It is recommended to back up important data before attempting to reset or factory restore the device.
