How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire HD device?
There are several methods to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire HD device, but the most common and recommended ones include:
Method 1: Using the Phone's Software (Settings -> Backup & Reset)
1. Open the phone's home screen and navigate to the "Settings" menu.
2. Scroll down and tap "Backup & Reset".
3. Tap "Factory data reset".
4. A warning message will appear; read it and tap "Yes - Delete all user data".
5. Wait for the phone to restart and activate the factory default settings.
Method 2: Using a Computer (HTC Sync)
1. Connect your HTC Desire HD device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the HTC Sync software installed on your computer and select your device from the list.
3. Click on the "Backup" button to create a backup of your device on the computer.
4. Upon completing the backup process, go back to the phone's "Settings" menu and tap "Backup & Reset".
5. Tap "Restore from backup" and select the backup file created in step 3.
6. Wait for the phone to restart and activate the factory default settings.
Method 3: Using the Bootloader (Fastboot)
1. Connect your HTC Desire HD device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open a command prompt or terminal window on your computer and type the following command to ensure your device's drivers are installed properly:
```
fastboot oem goout
```
1. Then, type the following command to reboot the phone into bootloader mode:
```
fastboot reboot bootloader
```
1. Once in bootloader mode, use the volume keys to navigate to "Recovery" and select it.
2. Once in recovery mode, select "Factory data reset" and confirm your selection.
3. Wait for the phone to restart and activate the factory default settings.
Method 4: Custom Recovery (SuperSU)
1. Download and install SuperSU recovery on your HTC Desire HD device.
2. Reboot your device into recovery mode.
3. From the recovery menu, select "Factory data reset" and confirm your selection.
4. Wait for the phone to restart and activate the factory default settings.
Method 5: Recover Data (PC)
1. Connect your HTC Desire HD device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open a program like EaseUS MobiSaver or Wondershare MobileTrans to begin the process of recovering your lost data.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the data you wish to recover.
4. Wait for the program to recover the data.
5. Once the data is recovered, transfer it to the phone's internal or external storage using a file transfer program or USB cable.
6. Restart your device and use the recovered data as needed.
Note: These methods will erase all data on your HTC Desire HD device, so make sure to backup your important data before attempting to reset or factory restore your device.
