How to reset or factory restore Nokia N950 device?
The Nokia N950 is a smartphone that runs on the MeeGo operating system. It has some options for resetting or factory restoring its device. Here are the most common and recommended ways to do so:
Method 1: using the Wipe Data / Factory Reset option in the Settings menu
1. Turn off your Nokia N950 device.
2. Press and hold the volume-up button and the home button for approximately 10-15 seconds. This will bring up the bootloader menu.
3. Use the volume-up and volume-down buttons to scroll to the "Wipe data/factory reset" option.
4. Press the power button to select the option.
5. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to proceed with a factory reset. Select "Yes -- delete all user data".
6. Press and hold the power button for approximately 10-15 seconds until the device begins to reboot.
7. The device will now be set to its factory defaults, allowing you to set up the device from scratch.
Method 2: using a computer and a USB cable to reset the device
1. Connect your Nokia N950 device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the Nokia device management software that came with the device, and select "Backup and Restore".
3. Select the "Factory reset site" option and follow the instructions provided by the software.
4. The device will now be set to its factory defaults, allowing you to set up the device from scratch.
Method 3: using a key combination to trigger a soft reset
1. Hold down the power button, the home button, and the left-side volume button for approximately 10-15 seconds. This will bring up a soft reset menu.
2. Select the "Factory default settings" option from the menu.
3. Press and hold the power button until the device begins to reboot.
4. The device will now be set to its factory defaults, allowing you to set up the device from scratch.
It is important to note that any data stored on the device will be lost after a factory reset or reboot. It is recommended to back up any important data before executing a factory reset or reboot.
