How to reset or factory restore Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20 device?
Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20 is an Android device that comes with a micro SD card slot for expanding storage. However, this device often experiences performance issues, and users may need to reset or factory restore it to return to factory settings. There are several ways to do this, but in this answer, we will get into detail on the most common and recommended ways to perform a reset or factory restore of the Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20.
Method 1: Reset via Settings Menu
This method is straightforward and does not require any technical skills. Just follow these steps:
-> Turn off the device and wait for a few minutes until it charges up.
-> Press and hold the home button and the power button together until the device enters bootloader mode.
-> You should see the Lenovo logo on the screen, and once it disappears, use the volume keys to navigate through and select "Yes – Delete all IMEI default user data/file-system."
-> You will then be prompted to confirm the process. Enter "Yes" using the volume keys, and the device will begin to reset.
-> The process may take up to 10 minutes, so be patient.
-> Once the reset is complete, the device will restart automatically, and you may see the Lenovo logo on the screen. To enter the settings menu, press the home button.
-> To enter the recovery mode, press and hold the home button and the power button for ten seconds. You should see a recovery menu on the screen.
-> Select "Yes – Delete all IMEI default user data/file-system" using the volume keys and swipe the screen to confirm the process once the message appears.
-> The device will reset to factory settings.
Method 2: Reset via Fast Boot Mode
This method requires a PC with USB debugging enabled on your Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20.
-> Connect the device to your PC using a USB cable
-> Open ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on your PC by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “cmd” in the run command field.
-> Type “fastboot reset” in the command prompt and press enter.
-> Your device may take a few minutes to restart. Once the device reboots, it will reset to factory settings.
Method 3: Reset via Custom Recovery
If you have an Android recovery installed on your Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20, you can use the custom recovery to reset the device to factory settings.
-> Reboot your device into bootloader mode.
-> Use the volume keys to navigate through and select the custom recovery.
-> In the custom recovery, select the option to wipe data/factory reset.
-> You may be prompted to confirm the process. Swipe the screen to confirm.
-> The device will reset to factory settings.
Remember, after the device has been reset to factory settings, it will be wiped clean of all data, so it is essential to back up any critical data before attempting a Reset.
