How to reset or factory restore LG K31 device?
The LG K31 device participates from the LG K-series that was known to be budget-friendly phones. These devices come with a lot of features, and if you ever find your device misbehaving, the best solution would be to reset it to its factory state. This will restore your device to its original settings, and all your personal data and applications will be erased.
In this article, we’ll list the most common and recommended methods of resetting an LG K31 device.
### Method 1: Using Hard Reset or Factory Data Reset (FDR) through the recovery menu
Hard reset or Factory Data Reset (FDR) is the most effective method of resetting an LG K31 device.
1. Power off the device completely and find the Volume up button, Volume down button, and the Power button.
2. Press the Volume up button and the Power button simultaneously, then keep holding them down until the LG logo appears on the screen.
3. Release both buttons, and then press the Volume down button to highlight “wipe/factory data/reset” option.
4. Highlight it using the Volume keys and select by pressing the Power button.
5. Confirm “Yes” to the reset option. The device will start resetting.
6. Wait until the reset process is complete, which may take a few minutes. Once it’s done, the device will restart in its factory state.
### Method 2: Using the LG PC Suite
The LG PC Suite is a computer-based application that allows you to connect your LG K31 device to your computer. With this software, you can easily reset your device through your computer.
1. Connect the LG K31 device to your computer using the USB cable.
2. Install the LG PC Suite application on your computer if you haven’t already.
3. Once the device is detected, go to “Back up and Restore” > “Factory Data Reset.”
4. Read the instructions carefully and choose to “Yes” to proceed with the process.
5. The device will start resetting, and once it’s done, it will restart in its factory state.
### Method 3: Using the LG Keystone Switch
LG keystone switch is a special switch on the device that can capture images and videos in a unique and innovative way. It’s not a typical method of resetting your device, but it’s an option that you can use if you have it.
1. Press and hold the keystone switch until the LG logo appears on the screen.
2. From here, you can go to “Settings” > “Backup/Reset” > “Factory data reset.”
3. Read the instructions carefully and choose to “Yes” to proceed with the process.
4. The device will start resetting, and once it’s done, it will restart in its factory state.
### If no Method works, then Contact the LG Support Team
If none of the above methods works, it’s time to contact the LG support team. They can help you with more advanced methods, including using a computer-based application or a specialist tool to get your device back to its factory state.
