How to reset or factory restore HTC S710 device?
To reset an HTC S710 device, you need to perform a factory reset or a hard reset. This will erase all data on the device, including personal settings, apps, and data. Before performing a factory reset, make sure to backup any important data to a computer or cloud storage.
Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset an HTC S710:
1. Using the Recovery Bootloader: This method involves booting the device into recovery mode and then selecting the option to perform a factory reset. Here's how:
* Power off your HTC S710.
* Press and hold the Power and Volume Down keys at the same time.
* The bootloader menu will appear.
* Select "Recovery Bootloader" using the Volume keys.
* Select "Yes - Default Bootloader" using the Volume keys.
* Wait for the bootloader to restart.
* Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
* Select "Use USB debugging" on your computer.
* In recovery mode, select "Backup and restore."
* Select "Factory Data Reset" and confirm the selection.
* Wait for the reset to complete.
2. Using a PC: This method involves connecting your device to a PC and using a third-party software to perform a factory reset. Here's how:
* Install the HTC Sync software on your computer.
* Connect your HTC S710 to your computer using a USB cable.
* Click on "Sync this device" in the Sync window.
* Select "Factory data reset."
* Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset.
3. Using Recovery Bootloader: This method involves accessing recovery mode through the bootloader and then selecting "Formatting SD Card" option to perform a factory reset.
* Power off your HTC S710.
* Press the power button and hold it down until the bootloader menu appears.
* Extract recovery bootloader into your computer from http://www250.htc.com/support/programs/downloads/ITEM/25631
* Copy the entire zip file to your root of C:\ and decompress it.
* Connect your device to computer with a USB port.
* In recovery bootloader, select 'install from SD card' and open the decompressed'+ALLU+BOOTLOADER+RECOVERY.zip'
* You may have to enable USB debugging first if not done so before.
* After the installation, reboot your device.
These are the most common and recommended ways to reset an HTC S710 device. It is important to note that a factory reset will delete all data on the device and restore it to its original state, so make sure you backup any important data before performing a factory reset.
