How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire 816 dual sim device?
There are different ways to reset or factory restore a HTC Desire 816 dual sim device depending on the circumstance. Here are the most common and recommended methods:
Method 1: Reset the device to its defaults through the settings menu:
1. Turn off the device.
2. Hold down the power button for around 20 seconds or until the boot menu appears.
3. Select the "Recovery" option one by one, using the volume keys and the power button to navigate.
4. Once the recovery menu appears, select the "Wipe data/factory reset" option, and confirmation to proceed.
5. Wait for the wiping process to complete. This may take some time.
6. After the process is completed, select "Reboot system now" to restart the device.
Method 2: Perform a hard reset using the developer options:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and select "About phone".
3. At the bottom of the page, select "Build number". the screen will flash a few times, then go back to the settings page.
4. Now select "Developer options".
5. Scroll down and select "System options".
6. Scroll down again and select "Security".
7. Select "Erase all user data/factory reset".
8. Confirm the action and wait for the process to complete.
Method 3: Reset the device to defaults through the bootloader:
1. Turn off the device and make sure it's connected to a computer using the USB cable.
2. Open the command prompt on the computer and navigate to the directory where the firmware file is located.
3. Type "fastboot erase userdata" and confirm the action.
4. Wait for the process to complete, which may take some time.
5. Unplug the device from the computer and turn it on.
6. Follow the bootloader instructions to reset the device.
Method 4: Use the dedicated reset button (if available):
1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the "Physical volume-down" key and the "Power" key simultaneously until the device vibrates.
3. Release both buttons, then press and hold the "Physical volume-down" key again until the "Logo+Language" appears.
4. Use the volume keys and the power button to navigate to "Wipe data/factory reset".
5. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and wait for the process to complete.
6. After the process is completed, select "Reboot system now".
Each of these methods will erase all data on the device, including installed apps, settings, and personal data, returning it to its factory state. It's important to back up any important data before resetting the device to prevent data loss.
