How to reset or factory restore Oppo A71 (2018) device?
Introduction:
Oppo A71 (2018) is a popular budget smartphone, which runs on Android 9.0 operating system. Sometimes, due to various reasons, the device can become slow, unresponsive or show other issues that require a reset or factory restore. This guide will outline the common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Oppo A71 (2018) device.
1. Using Recovery Mode:
Recovery mode is a bootloader-based mode that allows you to perform certain tasks, like resetting the device or flashing a custom ROM. Here are the steps to reset the Oppo A71 (2018) using recovery mode:
a. Power off the device completely.
b. Press and hold the power and volume down buttons together until the recovery mode appears on the screen.
c. With the sort key or volume key, navigate to the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option and highlight it.
d. Press the power key to Select.
e. Enter the PIN or pattern when prompted and press the sort key or volume key to Select.
f. Wait for the reset process to complete, which can take a few minutes.
g. Once finished, press the volume up key to reboot the device.
Please note: This method will wipe all the data on the device, including user data, app data, and system settings. Make sure to back up your important data before proceeding with recovery mode reset.
2. Using Oppo's built-in Oppo Service Assistant:
Oppo Service Assistant is a PC-based application that provides a convenient way to reset the device to its original state. Here are the steps to use Oppo Service Assistant to reset Oppo A71 (2018):
a. Download Oppo Service Assistant from the official website.
b. Install the application on your computer and connect it to your device using a USB cable.
c. Go to the "Oppo Repair Assistant" tab in the application.
d. Select "More Options" and then "Repair Factory Data".
e. Confirm the action by clicking "Yes".
f. The device will reboot into recovery mode, where you will be asked to enter your PIN or pattern to reset the device.
g. After the reset, you will be prompted to set up the device as new.
Please note: Using Oppo Service Assistant reset will erase all the data on your device, including any important data like documents, photos, and videos. Make sure to back up your data before using this method.
3. Using a Google Factory Reset Protection Code:
If you have enabled the Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature on your Oppo A71 (2018), you will be prompted to enter the FRP code after the device is reset. Here are the steps to use FRP code to reset a device:
a. Resort the device to its original state by performing a hard reset using recovery mode or Oppo Service Assistant.
b. After the device has been reset, you will be prompted to enable FRP and create a new code.
c. On another device, go to the Oppo Service Assistant settings and enable FRP by entering your Oppo account details.
d. After enabling FRP, use the FRP code that was created earlier to reset the device.
Please note: To use FRP, you need to have your Oppo account details and the device should be connected to the internet. If you have not enabled FRP or have lost the FRP code, you will not be able to reset the device using this method.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, there are three common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Oppo A71 (2018) device: using recovery mode, using Oppo Service Assistant, and using a Google Factory Reset Protection code. It is important to back up your important data before performing any reset, and to choose the method that is best suited to your needs.
