How to reset or factory restore LG G Stylo device?
Before resetting or factory restoring a LG G Stylo device, it is important to understand the implications of this action. A factory reset will erase all data and settings on the device, effectively restoring it to its original state. This means that all of one's personal data, contacts, messages, applications, and other settings will be lost.
Therefore, before performing a factory reset, it is recommended to backup important data to a computer or cloud storage service, or to use the device's built-in backup options. With that in mind, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset a LG G Stylo device:
Method 1: Using the Power Button + Volume Down
1. Press and hold the power button + the volume down button on the LG G Stylo device together for 10-15 seconds, until the device displays the LG logo.
2. Release the power button, then press and hold the volume down button until the recovery screen appears.
3. Using the volume buttons, select "Wipe data/factory data" and then press the power button to confirm.
4. Select "Yes - delete all user data" and then press the power button to confirm.
5. Wait for the device to erase all data and settings, which may take several minutes.
6. Once the factory reset is complete, press and hold the volume up button, select "Assist & voice input," and then select "Settings."
7. Choose "Assist," and then select "Voice Input."
8. Press the volume up button three times until the voice input training screen appears.
9. Press the volume down button once, and then press the volume up button once to enter voice input training mode.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the voice input training.
Method 2: Using LG Update Center
1. Open the LG Update Center app on the LG G Stylo device.
2. Tap on the "System updates" tab.
3. Tap on the "D restore" option to perform a factory reset.
4. Confirm the action by tapping on the "Q" button, and then on the "Yes" button to proceed with the factory reset.
5. Wait for the device to restart and the installation process to complete.
6. As soon as the device turns on, press and hold the volume up button, select "Assist & voice input," and then select "Settings."
7. Choose "Assist," and then select "Voice Input."
8. Press the volume up button three times until the voice input training screen appears.
9. Press the volume down button once, and then press the volume up button once to enter voice input training mode.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the voice input training.
Method 3: Using the LG Backup & Restore App
1. Open the LG Backup & Restore app on the LG G Stylo device.
2. Tap on the "Back up" tab.
3. Tap on the "Full data back up" option to create a full backup of all data and settings.
4. Tap on the "Yes" button to confirm the backup.
5. Once the backup is complete, tap on the "Restore" tab.
6. Tap on the "Select from device" option and select the backup file you just created.
7. Tap on the "Yes, restore now" button to restore all data and settings.
8. Wait for the device to restart and the restoration process to complete.
9. As soon as the device turns on, press and hold the volume up button, select "Assist & voice input," and then select "Settings."
10. Choose "Assist," and then select "Voice Input."
11. Press the volume up button three times until the voice input training screen appears.
12. Press the volume down button once, and then press the volume up button once to enter voice input training mode.
13. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the voice input training.
It is important to note that, regardless of the method used, it is recommended to charge the LG G Stylo device before attempting a factory reset, as it may take several hours to complete. Additionally, it is recommended to perform a factory reset only when all other options have been exhausted and the device is inoperable.
