How to reset or factory restore Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab device?
The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab is a tablet that runs on Google Android operating system. Resetting or factory restoring the device will restore it to its original configuration and erase all data and settings on the device. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab device:
1. Soft Reset
To perform a soft reset on the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab, follow these steps:
- Turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button until the power menu appears.
- Tap the "Restart" option.
- The device will reboot, and you will be prompted to set up the device as if it were new.
Note: This method will erase all data and settings on the device, so make sure to back up any important information before performing a soft reset.
2. Factory Reset using Recovery Mode
To perform a factory reset using recovery mode on the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab, follow these steps:
- Turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button until the power menu appears.
- Tap the "Volume Down" button.
- While holding down the volume button, tap the power button until you enter recovery mode.
- Tap the "Volume” button to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset".
- Tap the power button to select.
- Tap "Yes - delete all user data".
- The device will reboot, and you will be prompted to set up the device as if it were new.
Note: This method will also erase all data and settings on the device, so make sure to back up any important information before performing a factory reset.
3. Backup and Restore
If you want to restore your device to its original configuration while keeping your data and settings, you can backup your data and restore it from the backup. Here are the steps:
- Connect the tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
- Back up your data and settings using Google Account Backup or another backup application.
- Unplug the USB cable from the computer.
- Turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button until the power menu appears.
- Tap the "Volume Down" button.
- While holding down the volume button, tap the power button until you enter recovery mode.
- Tap "Backup and Restore".
- Tap "Google".
- Sign in to your Google account.
- Select the "Restore from Google account".
- Choose the backup you created and tap "Restore".
- The device will reboot, and you will be prompted to set up the device as if it were new.
