How to reset or factory restore HTC One (M8) for Windows device?
Resetting or factory restoring a device is a common solution when a device is experiencing issues or you want to start over with a clean slate. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC One (M8) for Windows device:
Method 1: Using the Windows 10 Creators Update
The Windows 10 Creators Update includes a built-in reset option, which can be accessed through the Settings app. To access this feature, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Settings".
2. Click on "System".
3. Click on "Recovery".
4. Under "Reset this PC", click on "Reset now".
5. Select "Delete everything and keep my personal files".
6. Follow the prompts to complete the reset process.
Note: Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows you are using.
Method 2: Using a USB recovery flash drive
Another way to reset your HTC One (M8) is by using a USB recovery flash drive. This method will erase all data and return your device to its factory settings. Here are the steps:
1. Download the latest version of HTC Sync on your Windows computer.
2. Connect your HTC One (M8) to your Windows computer using a USB cable.
3. Open HTC Sync and sign in with your HTC account.
4. Click on "Change Backup Settings".
5. Select "Backup to Computer".
6. Select "Portable Devices".
7. Choose your HTC One (M8) from the list and follow the prompts to complete the backup process.
8. Disconnect your device from the computer.
9. Insert the USB recovery flash drive into your device.
10. Turn off your device and press and hold the Volume Up button and Power button together until the boot menu appears.
11. Select "Bootloader" and press and hold the Volume Down button until "Reboot system from bootloader" appears.
12. Connect your device to your Windows computer using the USB recovery flash drive.
13. Run the recovery image on your device and follow the prompts to complete the reset process.
Note: Be sure to back up all important data before starting the restore process.
Method 3: Using Windows Device Manager
You can also reset your HTC One (M8) by using your computer's Windows Device Manager. Here are the steps:
1. Open the Start menu and type "Device Manager" in the search bar.
2. Click on "Device Manager" to open the program.
3. Expand "Mobile devices" and right-click on your device.
4. Select "Properties" and then select "Hardware ID".
5. Click on "Properties" and then select "Portable Devices".
6. Select the option that says "USB device" for your device.
7. Check the box next to "Allow this device to boot your computer".
8. Check the box next to "By default, allow the device to create new settings".
9. Click "OK" to close the window.
10. Under "Computer," click the "Action" menu, and then click "Safely Remove Hardware in Action Center."
11. Once it's safe to remove, remove the USB cable.
12. Turn off your device and press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together until the boot menu appears.
13. Select "Bootloader" and press and hold the Volume Down button until "Reboot system from bootloader" appears.
14. Connect your device to your Windows computer using the USB recovery flash drive.
15. Run the recovery image on your device and follow the prompts to complete the reset process.
Note: This method may not work for all devices or situations, so it's always best to try the other two methods first.
