How to reset or factory restore Motorola MC55 device?
The Motorola MC55 is a ruggedized barcode scanner that runs on the Windows Mobile operating system. It is equipped with various connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. If you need to reset or factory restore your device, here are the most common and recommended ways to do so:
Method 1: Hard Reset
Software updates and corrupted applications can cause your device to become slow, unresponsive or malfunction. In such cases, you can perform a hard reset of your device to reset it to its factory settings.
Before performing a hard reset, ensure that your device is fully charged and backed up all your important data. To perform a hard reset, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the power button and the "volume up" key together for 30 seconds.
3. Release both buttons, then press and hold the power button only for 10 seconds.
4. Release the power button and your device should restart in recovery mode.
5. Highlight "Factory data reset" on the menu and press the "select" button.
6. Highlight "Yes – erase user data and settings" and press the "select" button.
7. After a few seconds, your device will restart and you will be prompted to enter the phone's We PIN.
Method 2: Factory Reset
The factory reset is recommended when your device is unresponsive, returns error messages, or has a malfunctioned operating system. It can also be helpful if you need to erase all data on your device for privacy reasons.
Before performing a factory reset, ensure that your device is fully charged and backed up all your important data. To perform a factory reset, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the power button until you see the "MC55E" symbol on the screen.
3. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable and turn on your computer.
4. On your computer, navigate to the "Control Panel" and select "Device Manager."
5. Click on "Motorola MC55" and select "Properties."
6. Click on "Tools" and then "Bootloader" in the "Flash Programming" section.
7. Select "Erase user data/factory reset."
8. Follow the prompts to complete the factory reset process.
9. After erasing the data, your device will restart and you will need to set it up as a new device by following the setup prompts.
Conclusion
The Motorola MC55 is a powerful device, and it is always important to know how to reset it in case of any issues. Whether you need to perform a hard reset or factory reset, the steps are relatively simple and straightforward. Always make sure to back up your important data before resetting your device to avoid losing sensitive information.
