How to reset or factory restore Meizu MX2 device?
The Meizu MX2 phone can be reset or factory restored in several ways depending on your convenience and knowledge. Below are the most common and recommended ways to reset a Meizu MX2 device.
**Method 1: Using Recovery Mode**
In Recovery Mode, you have the option to and should make a backup of all user data and settings. After backing up the device data, you can proceed with the factory reset process:
1. Boot device into Recovery Mode: Reboot the phone with the volume up and power buttons held down together.
2. Unlock bootloader: If locked, go to settings > developer > security > Build number, and tap a few times on Build number until "Developer Options" shows up on screen. Enable it have special instructions.
3. Perform factory reset: In recovery, the option to become Factory Data Reset should appear. Select this option, make a backup if desired, and then swipe to confirm factory reset and complete the process.
4. Reboot device: When finished, reboot the device by selecting reboot from Recovery Mode menu.
**Method 2: Using Random Access Memory (RAM) Dump**
1. You must root the device by going to settings > security > developer tools > OEM unlocking.
2. You must enroll the development account associated with that manufacturer if not already done.
3. Open a command-line terminal on your computer with USB debugging enabled. You can use command line to issue fastboot command on the device.
4. You should make a backup of data on your computer. You are now ready to create a ROM dump.
* Open the ADB interface.
* Backup your data on your PC. Now it's time to enter recovery mode by using one of the following commands
__fastboot oem unlock_
_fastboot reboot recovery_
5. Select "Backup & Reset" in the recovery menu. Then select "User data" and create a dedicate backup.
6. After you make a backup, go to the "settings" menu, select "developer" and then "about phone." Then select "build number" and tap on it repeatedly until "You are now a developer!" message shows up on your screen.
7. Reboot your device.
8. Using a custom recovery, you should proceed with loading any custom firmware on to your device.
**Method 3: Using Google Factory Reset**
1. Boot device into Recovery Mode. Remember, device must have internet access available.
2. Tap on "Reset all user data/factory data" and swipe to confirm.
3. The phone will erase all information and restart.
These are the most common and recommended methods to reset a Meizu MX2 device. It’s important to note that not all methods will necessarily erase all information, and some methods may require tools that are external to Meizu’s software. Therefore, It's always a good idea to back up all data before proceeding with any of these methods.
