How to reset or factory restore LG BL20 New Chocolate device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a LG BL20 New Chocolate device. Here are the most common and recommended methods:
1. Using a physical button combination: The most common method is to use a physical button combination to access the bootloader mode and then flash the stock firmware. Here are the steps:
* Turn off the device.
* Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time until the device enters the bootloader mode. This usually takes about 30 seconds.
* Once in the bootloader mode, connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
* Launch the LG Phone Manager software on your computer and select the device from the list.
* Go to the Support tab and select Download Firmware.
* Select the firmware file for your device, check the MD5 checksum to ensure it matches, and click Download.
* Once the download is complete, go back to the LG Phone Manager software and select the device from the list.
* Go to the Upgrade tab, select the firmware file you just downloaded, and click Upgrade.
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware flashing process.
* Once the firmware is flashed, the device will reboot and prompt you to set up your device as if it's new.
2. Using a custom recovery: This method is for advanced users who are comfortable using custom recovery on their device. Here are the steps:
* Turn off the device.
* Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until the device enters recovery mode. You may have to press and hold the buttons for a few seconds.
* Once in recovery mode, select the custom recovery and make sure to backup your data before proceeding.
* Download the stock firmware for your device and transfer it to your device's internal storage. Make sure the file name is the same as the firmware file that you tried flashing through software.
* Reboot to recovery mode and scroll through the menu until you find the "Install zip from SD card" option.
* Tap on the option and select the stock firmware file you transferred to your device's internal storage.
* Swipe up to confirm the installation and wait until the firmware flashing process is complete.
* Once the firmware is flashed, the device will reboot and prompt you to set up your device as if it's new.
3. Using LG's OTA (Over-the-Air) update: If LG is releasing a new firmware version for your device, you can update your device using the OTA update option. Here are the steps:
* Go to your device's phone settings menu.
* Scroll down and select "About phone".
* Scroll down and select "System updates".
* Wait for the device to check for available updates.
* If an update is available, select it and wait for the update to download and install on your device.
Note: Resetting or factory restoring your device will erase all user data, settings, and apps. Make sure to back up your important data before proceeding.
