How to reset or factory restore Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen) device?
Sure, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen) device:
Method 1: Using the Contact Method
To reset your Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen) to its factory settings using the contact method, follow these steps:
1. Insert a SIM card with a PIN code into the device.
2. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the device turns off.
3. Turn on your device by pressing and holding the power button until the Motorola logo appears.
4. Press the dialler button (7) and enter the PIN code.
5. Press the dialler button (1) to start the phone dialer.
6. Press the dialler button (8) to open the Voice Mail settings.
7. Press the dialler button (0) to access the main menu.
8. Press the dialler button (2) to access the Reset Settings menu.
9. Press the dialler button (1) to reset your device to its factory settings.
10. Press the dialler button (0) to confirm the reset.
11. Wait for your device to reset and restart.
Method 2: Using the Bootloader Method
To reset your Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen) to its factory settings using the bootloader method, follow these steps:
1. Back up all important data from your device before resetting it.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Install the Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen) Drivers on your computer.
4. Open a command prompt on your computer.
5. Type the following command to check if the bootloader is unlocked:
fastboot oem get_property security_unlock_status
6. If the bootloader is not unlocked, you'll need to unlock it by following the instructions provided by Motorola.
7. Reset your device to its factory settings by typing the following command in the command prompt:
fastboot erase userdata
8. Wait for your device to reset and restart.
Method 3: Using the Recovery Method
To reset your Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen) to its factory settings using the recovery method, follow these steps:
1. Back up all important data from your device before resetting it.
2. Charge your device to at least 70% battery level.
3. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the device turns off.
4. Turn on your device by pressing and holding the power button and volume down button simultaneously until the recovery menu appears.
5. Use the volume keys to highlight the "Wipe data/factory reset" option and the power button to select it.
6. Use the volume keys to highlight the "Yes - Delete all user data" option and the power button to select it.
7. Wait for your device to reset and restart.
Note: Resetting your device to its factory settings will erase all data, including personal settings, apps, and any other data stored on the device. Make sure to back up your important data before resetting your device.