How to reset or factory restore Nokia X1-00 device?
Sure, I'd be happy to help you with that! The most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Nokia X1-00 device are:
Method 1: Recovery Keys Method
1. Turn off your Nokia X1-00 device.
2. Take out the recovery keys from the SIM card tray and insert them.
3. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button together until the Nokia 3 logo appears on the screen.
4. Release both buttons and press the Volume Down button to highlight "Install" or "1".
5. Press the Volume Down button again to select the menu item.
6. Press the Volume Under ground button to go to "Menu" or "2".
7. Press the Volume Up button to select "OK" or "3".
8. In the menu, select the "Registration" or "4" option.
9. Select the "Registration" or "5" option.
10. Enter the IMEI number for your device.
11. Select "Yes" or "1" when the factory reset is prompted.
12. Select "OK" when the confirmation screen appears.
13. The device will reboot and you'll be prompted to answered the security questions.
14. Once answered, wait for the device to fully boot up. The device will exposed on the home screen and your contacts will be lost. Now, you can start setting up your device again for future use.
Note: Make sure you have your recovery keys before proceeding with this method as you won't be able to access the device for sure once it's wiped clean.
Method 2: Hardware Reset Method
1. Turn off your Nokia X1-00 device.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button together until the Nokia 3 logo appears on the screen.
3. Release both buttons and press the Volume Down button to highlight "Install" or "1".
4. Press the Volume Down button again to select the menu item.
5. Press the Volume Under ground button to go to "Menu" or "2".
6. Press the Volume Up button to select "OK" or "3".
7. In the menu, select the "Hardware reset" or "4" option.
8. Select "Yes" or "1" when the confirmation screen appears.
9. Select "OK" when the confirmation screen appears.
10. The device will reboot and you'll be prompted to answered the security questions. Once answered, wait for the device to fully boot up. The device will exposed on the home screen and your contacts will be lost. Now, you can start setting up your device again for future use.
Note: This method will erase all data on the device permanently, and should only be used as a last resort. Be prepared for the fact that all data will be lost. Also, this method will require you to have physical access to your device, so if you're Regional Assistance Center (RAC) you will need to get a hold of your device to perform this reset.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.