How to reset or factory restore Nokia 1661 device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Nokia 1661 device, and the most common and recommended methods are:
Method 1: Using the Recovery Boot Mode
Recovery Boot Mode is a special boot mode that delivers a command-line interface, and can be used to perform various tasks, including a soft reset or a factory reset. Here's how to enter Recovery Boot Mode:
1. Turn off your Nokia 1661 device and then press and hold the 2N0 button and the asterisk button (*) at the same time until the Recovery Boot Mode screen appears.
2. Use the Volume buttons (increase or decrease) to browse through the configuration options on the screen.
3. When you find the recovery option, select it and then use the Volume buttons to highlight the reset option.
4. Press and hold the Power button until you see a menu and then select "Yes" or "OK" to confirm your selection.
5. When prompted, enter your PIN or then select "Wipe data/factory reset" from the options menu.
6. Use the Volume buttons to confirm your selection, and then wait for the device to restart.
Once the device has restarted, you will be prompted to enter your PIN. If you don't remember your PIN, you will need to contact Nokia.
Method 2: Using the Factory Reset Method
The factory reset method is another option you have for resetting your Nokia 1661 device. This method requires you to have the appropriate guarantee, warranty or reservation card for the device. Here's how to factory reset using the freset tool:
1. Install the freset tool on your computer.
2. Connect your Nokia 1661 device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Back up all of your important data.
4. Open the freset tool and select your device from the list of available options.
5. Select "Create configuration" and then select "Flash".
6. Enter the hexadecimal value of 072C49F7C in the "fw hex" field.
7. Select "Backup" and then select "Use custom backup".
8. Select "Internal storage ((Internal storage))" as your backup option.
9. Select "Data files" as your backup option.
10. Select "Yes" and then select "Use custom backup".
11. Select "Active (Active)" as your backup option.
12. Select "GSM settings" and then select "Yes".
13. Select "Pin (Pin)" as your backup option.
14. Select "Yes" and then select "Confirmed".
15. Select "Clear" and then select "Yes" as your confirmation.
16. Wait for the device to flash.
17. Disconnect your device and then press and hold the 2N0 button and the asterisk button (*) until the Recovery Boot Mode screen appears.
18. Use the Volume buttons (increase or decrease) to browse through the configuration options on the screen.
19. When you find the recovery option, select it and then use the Volume buttons to highlight the reset option.
20. Press and hold the Power button until you see a menu and then select "Yes" or "OK" to confirm your selection.
21. When prompted, enter your PIN and then wait for the device to restart.
Keep in mind that this method is risky and should only be used if you are unable to reset your device using other methods. Make sure to backup all of your important data before attempting a factory reset.
