How to reset or factory restore HTC S730 device?
HTC S730 is an old device, and its firmware might have become outdated or corrupted. In such cases, one can use a factory reset or reset the device to its default settings. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC S730:
1. Using the HTC Drivers:
Step 1: Connect your HTC S730 device to the PC using a USB cable.
Step 2: Download and install the HTC drivers for your device from the Official HTC website.
Step 3: Open the "HTC Sync" software and click on the "Tools" option in the menu bar.
Step 4: Click on the "Backup/Restore" tab and select "Backup" from the dropdown menu.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the backup process.
Step 6: After completing the backup, select "Restore" from the "Backup/Restore" tab.
Step 7: Select the backup file you created earlier and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restore process.
2. Using the Power and Volume Buttons:
Step 1: Backup all your data and settings on a separate device or cloud service.
Step 2: Turn off your HTC S730 device.
Step 3: Press and hold the " Power" button while simultaneously pressing and holding the " Volume Up" button.
Step 4: Hold both buttons until the HTC logo appears on the screen.
Step 5: Release the " Volume Up" button but continue holding the " Power" button.
Step 6: When the "!Fw!" or "W ELCO" appears on the screen, release the " Power" button.
Step 7: Press and hold the " Volume Down" button and continue this process until the HTC logo appears on the screen again.
Step 8: Release the " Volume Down" button but continue holding the " Volume Up" button.
Step 9: When the "Recovery mode" screen appears, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and follow the on-screen instructions to delete all user data and restore the device to its default settings.
3. Using a Computer with a Bootable SD Card:
Step 1: Backup all your data and settings on a separate device or cloud service.
Step 2: Create a bootable SD card on your PC.
Step 3: Download the latest firmware for your HTC S730 device from the Official HTC website.
Step 4: Insert the bootable SD card into your HTC S730 device.
Step 5: Turn off your HTC S730 device.
Step 6: Press and hold the " Volume Down" button while simultaneously pressing and holding the " Power" button.
Step 7: Release both buttons when the "HTC bootloader" screen appears.
Step 8: Use the Volume down button to select "Boot loader" and press the Power button.
Step 9: When the "I have a bootable SD card" screen appears, select "Reboot system from SD card" and press and hold the "Volume Up" button.
Step 10: When the "ALGO EVO MODE EXPERIENCE" screen appears, select "System Tools>Firmware" and follow the on-screen instructions to restore the device to its default settings.
Note: It's important to note that a factory reset will erase all user data, including contacts, messages, and media files. It's advisable to backup your data and settings before attempting a factory reset.
