How to reset or factory restore Motorola Moto E4 (USA) device?
Motorola Moto E4 (USA) is a Android-based smartphone that can be used to browse the internet, send/receive emails, use social media apps and even make calls and send text messages. If the device is not working or is experiencing any issues, it may be necessary to reset or factory restore it to bring it back to its original state. In this article, we will explain the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto E4 (USA) device.
1. Backup your data: Before starting the reset process, it is important to backup all the important data stored on the device, as they will be deleted during the reset process. There are several ways to back up your data, including:
* Using the built-in backup feature in Android Settings:
1. Go to Settings > Backup & reset.
2. Tap on Backup to Google Drive.
3. Sign in with your Google account.
* Using Google Drive:
1. Go to Settings > Accounts & import.
2. Tap on Google Drive.
3. Sign in with your Google account.
4. Tap on Next and then Done.
5. On your PC, open Google Drive and sign in with your Google account.
6. Select the files you want to back up and then click on Back up Now.
* Using MicroSD card:
1. Insert the microSD card into your phone.
2. Open a file explorer app on your phone.
3. Navigate to the files you want to backup.
4. Select the files and then tap on Copy.
5. Tap on Paste and then tap on OK.
2. Boot device in recovery mode:
To recover and reset your Motorola Moto E4 (USA) device, you need to boot it in recovery mode. To do this, follow these steps:
* Turn off your phone.
* Connect the phone to your computer using a USB cable.
* Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously until the boot menu appears.
* Select Recovery mode on the boot menu.
3. Reset the device to factory settings:
Once the device is booted in recovery mode, you can delete all user data and reset the device to its original state. To do this, follow these steps:
* Select Settings from the recovery menu.
* Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
* Select Yes -- Delete all user data on the device, including user apps.
* Select Yes -- Delete all files on the internal storage.
* Wait for the device to reset.
4. Reset the device without factory reset using Settings > System > Reset options:
If you don't want to delete all the data on your device and want to reset/restart your device without factory resetting it, you can follow these steps:
* Go to Settings > System > Reset options.
* Select Factory data reset and then select Reset phone without erasing user data.
* Wait for the device to restart.
It's important to note that resetting your device to factory settings will delete all the data stored on it, including files, apps, and settings. Make sure to backup your data before starting the reset process to avoid losing your important information.
