How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G device?
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G device supports Android 12, which is the latest Android operating system. There are various methods available to reset or factory restore an Android device, and the choice of method may depend on the situation and preference of the user. In this answer, I will explain the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G device.
1. Using the Reset to Bootloader menu:
This method allows you to restore the device to its initial state, without any user-installed apps or settings. To perform this method, follow the steps below:
a. Turn off the device completely.
b. Press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons simultaneously until the Fast Boot mode appears.
c. Now, use the Volume Down button to select "Recovery bootloader" and then press the Power button to confirm the selection.
d. Once the bootloader menu appears, select "Fastboot" with Volume Up and Down buttons.
e. Now, connect the device to your computer via USB cable.
f. Open a command prompt as an administrator and type the following command to verify the device connected successfully:
fastboot devices
g. Next, type the following command to reboot the device to recovery mode:
fastboot reboot recovery
h. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data" and confirm the selection.
i. The device will now reset to its initial state, and you can set it up as a new device.
2. Using the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) option:
The Factory Reset Protection (FRP) option is a security feature that prevents the device from being unlocked or accessed if it has not been authenticated with a trusted device. To perform a factory reset using FRP, follow the steps below:
a. Make sure you have a trusted device with the same account as your HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G device.
b. The device must be connected to a Wi-Fi network that is secured with a password, also known as a trusted network.
c. Turn off the device completely.
d. Press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons simultaneously until the Fast Boot mode appears.
e. Now, use the Volume Down button to select "Recovery bootloader" and then press the Power button to confirm the selection.
f. Once the bootloader menu appears, select "Fastboot" with Volume Up and Down buttons.
g. Now, connect the device to your computer via USB cable.
h. Open a command prompt as an administrator and type the following command to verify the device connected successfully:
fastboot devices
i. Next, type the following command to reboot the device to recovery mode:
fastboot reboot recovery
j. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data" and confirm the selection.
k. The device will now reset to its initial state, and you will be prompted to enter your Google account and password to unlock the device.
3. Using Custom Recovery:
There are various custom recovery options available for Android devices, such as TWRP, Lineage OS, etc. These custom recovery options offer more functionalities than the stock recovery mode. To use a custom recovery on your HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G device, follow the steps below:
a. Download the custom recovery image from a trusted source.
b. Once the image is downloaded, transfer it to your computer.
c. Connect your device to your computer via USB cable.
d. Open a command prompt as an administrator and navigate to the folder where you transferred the custom recovery image.
e. Type the following command to reboot your device into bootloader mode:
fastboot reboot bootloader
f. Once the bootloader menu appears, navigate to the "Recovery" option using Volume Up and Down buttons.
g. Select the custom recovery image and confirm the selection. The device will now boot into the custom recovery mode.
h. In custom recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data" and confirm the selection.
i. The device will now reset to its initial state, and you can set it up as a new device.
In conclusion, the above methods are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G device. It's important to choose the right method based on your situation and preference.
