How to reset or factory restore Micromax Canvas Selfie 3 Q460 device?
To reset or factory restore a Micromax Canvas Selfie 3 Q460 device, you'll need to perform the following steps:
Method 1: Using buttons and charger
1. Connect the device to a charger using the original Micromax branded cable.
2. Wait for the device to be recognized by the computer.
3. Once the device is detected by the computer, download and install the latest version of Micromax Canvas Selfie 3 Q460 firmware from the official Micromax website.
4. After the firmware installation is complete, disconnect the device and switch it off.
5. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together until the device enters into recovery mode.
6. Use the Volume keys to navigate to the “Fast boot” option and then select it.
7. Connect the device to the charger again and wait for the device to get charged completely.
8. Once the device ischarged, disconnect the charger and switch the device off.
9. Press and hold the Volume Up button until the device enters into recovery mode.
10. Select the firmware from the list of available software options and then download it to the device.
11. Once the download is complete, select the option to reboot the device and it will start the installation process.
12. After the device is rebooted, it will perform a factory data reset which will erase all data on the device.
Method 2: Using Recovery Boot mode
1. Connect the device to the computer using the original Micromax branded cable.
2. Wait for the device to be recognized by the computer.
3. Download and install the latest version of Micromax Canvas Selfie 3 Q460 firmware from the official Micromax website.
4. After the firmware installation is complete, disconnect the device and switch it off.
5. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together until the device enters into recovery mode.
6. Use the Volume keys to navigate to the “Fast boot” option and then select it.
7. Connect the device to the charger again and wait for the device to get charged completely.
8. Once the device ischarged, disconnect the charger and switch the device off.
9. Press and hold the Volume Up button until the device enters into recovery mode.
10. Select the firmware from the list of available software options and then download it to the device.
11. Once the download is complete, select the option to reboot the device and it will start the installation process.
12. After the device is rebooted, it will perform a factory data reset which will erase all data on the device.
Method 3: Using Backup & Restore app
1. Download and install the Micromax mobile recovery app from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect the device to the computer using the original Micromax branded cable.
3. Back up all data from your device to your computer using the elcomsoft MobiSaver tool.
4. Uninstall the Micromax mobile recovery app from your device.
5. Disconnect the device and switch it off.
6. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together until the device enters into recovery mode.
7. Use the Volume keys to navigate to the “Fast boot” option and then select it.
8. Connect the device to the charger again and wait for the device to get charged completely.
9. Once the device ischarged, disconnect the charger and switch the device off.
10. Press and hold the Volume Up button until the device enters into recovery mode.
11. Select the Micromax mobile recovery app option and then download it to the device.
12. Once the download is complete, select the option to reboot the device and it will start the installation process.
13. After the device is rebooted, it will perform a factory data reset which will erase all data on the device.
Note: It is important to note that during the factory data reset process your device will erase all data and settings. Make sure to save important data or back it up using an external storage device before performing a factory reset. It is also important to only use official Micromax branded cables
