How to reset or factory restore LG KP170 device?
To reset or factory restore a LG KP170 device, there are a few steps you will need to follow. Here are the most common and recommended ways to do it:
Method 1: Using a sdcard
1. Remove the SIM card from the device by pressing the button on the left side of the device to remove the battery.
2. Insert the SIM card back into the device.
3. Press the dedicated " Volume-up " button and the " Volume-down" button at the same time for about 10 seconds until the LG logo appears on the screen.
4. Release the buttons and wait for the factory reset menu to appear on the screen.
5. Select "Reset factory data" using the "Volume-up" button and press "Home" button to confirm.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset process.
Method 2: Using the bootloader
1. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
2. Open a command prompt on the computer and enter the following command:
```java
adb devices
```
This will confirm that the device has been recognized by the computer.
3. Enter the following command:
```bash
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
```
This will flash a recovery image onto the device.
4. Once the recovery image has been flashed, disconnect the device from the computer.
5. Press and hold the "Volume-up" and "Volume-down" buttons together until the LG logo appears on the screen.
6. Release the buttons and select "Recovery" using the "Volume-up" button.
7. Select "Yes -- Yes" when prompted to proceed with the factory reset process.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset process.
Method 3: Using the bootloader with a recovery image on a sdcard
1. Remove the SIM card from the device by pressing the button on the left side of the device to remove the battery.
2. Insert a sdcard with a recovery image onto the device.
3. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
4. Open a command prompt on the computer and enter the following command:
```java
adb devices
```
This will confirm that the device has been recognized by the computer.
5. Enter the following command:
```bash
fastboot boot recovery.img
```
This will boot into the recovery interface on the sdcard.
6. Once in the recovery interface, select "Factory Data Reset" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset process.
7. Once the factory reset process is complete, select "Reboot system now" to reboot the device.
It is important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all data, including your contacts, messages, and any other personal information on your device. It is recommended to back up your important data before performing a factory reset.
