How to reset or factory restore Motorola WX181 device?
There are three common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola WX181 device:
1. Hard Reset: This is the most common way to reset a Motorola WX181 device. It involves removing the battery from the device and waiting for a certain amount of time before plugging it back in. After plugging it back in, the device will enter a recovery mode, where you can select the option to perform a factory reset.
To perform a hard reset, follow these steps:
a. Turn off the device.
b. Remove the battery from the device.
c. Wait for 15-30 seconds.
d. Press and hold the power button and home button at the same time for 10 seconds until the device enters recovery mode.
e. Select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm with "Yes - Delete all user data."
f. Wait for the device to reset and come back to life.
2. Soft Reset: This method involves using the device's phone a few times to reboot it and clear any data that may be causing the issue.
To perform a soft reset, follow these steps:
a. Press and hold the power button and home button at the same time for a few seconds until the device turns off.
b. Press and hold the power button until the device turns back on.
c. Repeat this process three times to ensure that the device has completely reset.
3. Computer Reset: This method involves using a computer to connect the Motorola WX181 device to a computer and restore the device to its factory settings.
To perform a computer reset, you will need a computer with the latest version of Motorola's Motorola Mobile Command Center software, a USB cable, and a phone with the same version of the software.
Follow these steps:
a. Connect the phone to the computer using a USB cable.
b. Open Motorola Mobile Command Center software on the computer.
c. Select "Connect the phone."
d. Select "Wipe phone" and confirm "Yes."
e. Select "Wipe factory data" and confirm "Yes."
f. Wait for the device to reset and come back to life.
