How to reset or factory restore Lenovo A336 device?
The Lenovo A336 is a low-cost device and has a removable battery. Here are the three common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Lenovo A336 device:
1. Hard Reset: This method involves getting into the bootloader and wiping the data partition of the device. It is not a secure method and you will lose all data on the device. Here's how to reset the device using hard reset:
- Power off the device.
- Press and hold the power button until the device turns on in bootloader mode.
- In bootloader mode, select "Wipe Data/Factory Data Reset" and confirm.
- Wait for the device to wipe all data and reboot.
2. Factory Reset through Recovery Mode: This method involves entering recovery mode and wiping the data partition of the device. It is a more secure method and you will retain SIM card data, but you will lose all app data and files stored locally. Here's how to reset the device using factory reset through recovery mode:
- Power off the device.
- Press and hold the power button until the device turns on in recovery mode.
- In recovery mode, select "Wipe Data/Factory Data Reset."
- Wait for the device to wipe all data and reboot.
3. Factory Reset through Bootloader Menu: This method involves getting into the bootloader menu and wiping the data partition of the device. It is a more secure method than hard reset and you will retain SIM card data. However, it is a bit technical and requires knowledge of bootloader commands. Here's how to reset the device using factory reset through bootloader menu:
- Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
- dansk bootloader software on the computer to access the bootloader menu.
- Use the commands "fastboot erase" or "fastboot oem erase" to wipe the data partition of the device.
- Wait for the device to wipe all data and reboot.
Note: It's always recommended to back up all important data before resetting the device, as it will erase all data stored on the device. Also, resetting the device may take some time and it's necessary to have a PC with recovery tools or recovery firmware available to restore the device later.
