How to reset or factory restore Nvidia Shield LTE device?
Resetting or factory restoring an Nvidia Shield LTE device can help to resolve issues or problems. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Nvidia Shield LTE device:
Method 1: Using the Android System Backup and Restore
1. Open the Shield Settings app on your device.
2. Scroll down and tap on the System option.
3. Scroll down and select Backup and Restore.
4. If there is a backup already available, select Restore backup to recover your device to its previous state.
5. If there is no backup available, select Backup to create a backup before resetting your device to its factory settings.
6. Once the backup or restore process is complete, your device will restart and the system backup will restore.
Method 2: Using a Factory Reset
A factory reset is a device setting that can help to resolve problems and restore your device to its default state.
1. Open the Shield Settings app on your device.
2. Scroll down and select About phone.
3. Tap on the Build number field seven times to activate the OEM unlocking feature.
4. Go back to the Settings menu and select System.
5. Scroll down and select Factory data reset.
6. Select Yes - Delete all user data and restore to factory settings.
7. Once the factory reset is complete, your device will start up and you will be prompted to set up your device as new.
Method 3: Using a Computer
If you cannot access the recovery menu or if you are having trouble with the previous methods, you can use a computer to reset or factory restore your Nvidia Shield LTE device. You will need a USB cable and a computer with Android File Transfer, which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store.
1. Connect your Nvidia Shield LTE device to your computer using the USB cable.
2. Open Android File Transfer and verify that it has detected your device.
3. Select your device and click on Transfer.
4. Create a new folder on your device and select it.
5. Rename the folder to something new, such as Reset Shield.
6. Create a new file inside the folder and rename it to something unique, such as Reset Pin.
7. Open a text editor, such as Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on macOS.
8. Paste the following commands into the text editor:
Cat > /system/sysctl.d/90-factory-reset.conf
echo lines = -130 > /tmp/sysctl
mount /FS /data
ls /tmp/sysctl > /data/sysctl.d/90-factory-reset.conf
rm -f /tmp/sysctl
9. Save the file with a .bash extension.
10. In the Android File Transfer window, click on the folder you just created.
11. Click on the file you just created, then click Transfer.
12. Disconnect your device from the computer, then press and hold the Vol down button and the Power button together.
13. Release the Power button, but keep holding the Vol down button.
14. Release the Vol down button and press and hold the Power button.
15. Wait for your device to start up and boot into the recovery menu.
16. Select Reboot system and recover from storage.
17. Once your device boots up, it will prompt you to set up your device as new.
Note: Performing a factory reset can erase all data on your device. It's important to make sure that you have a backup of any important documents or files before using
