How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire 520 device?
Resetting or factory restoring a device can be useful when it becomes unresponsive or infected with malware. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a HTC Desire 520 device:
Method 1: Using the recovery mode
To reset your HTC Desire 520 device using the recovery mode, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your device and unplug it from the charger.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously until the device enters the recovery mode.
3. Use the Volume Down button to highlight the "Wipe data/factory reset" option and press the Power button to select it.
4. Confirm the selection by using the Volume buttons to highlight "Yes — delete all user data" and press the Power button to select it.
5. Wait for the device to complete the factory reset process, which can take several minutes.
Method 2: Using the stock HTC driver
To factory reset your HTC Desire 520 device using the stock HTC driver, follow these steps:
1. Download and install the stock HTC driver on your computer from the manufacturer's website.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open the Windows Device Manager and expand the "Mobile devices" category.
4. Right-click on your device and select "Properties."
5. In the "Properties" window, click on the "Driver" tab.
6. Click "Update driver" and select "Browse my computer for driver software."
7. Navigate to the folder where you installed the stock HTC driver and select it.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.
9. Once the update is complete, your device will be reset to its factory settings.
Method 3: Using the firmware flash
To factory reset your HTC Desire 520 device using firmware flash, follow these steps:
1. Download the firmware flash file for your device from the manufacturer's website.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open a command prompt on your computer and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the firmware flash file.
4. Type the following command to check the device's serial number: "fastboot devices"
5. Type the following command to inform the flash tool which firmware to flash: "flash firmware.xml"
6. Type the following command to reboot your device into fastboot mode: "fastboot reboot"
7. Type the following command to flash the firmware: "fastboot flash"
8. Wait for the device to complete the firmware flash process.
9. Once the device reboots, it will be reset to its factory settings.
It is important to note that using any of these methods to reset or factory restore your device should be done at your own risk. We recommend backing up any important data before proceeding with a reset or factory restore.
