How to reset or factory restore Asus Z801 device?
If you need to reset or factory restore an Asus Z801 device, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the recovery image
1. Download the recovery image for your Asus Z801 device from Asus' official website.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a microUSB cable.
3. Install the USB drivers for your device on your computer.
4. Create a new folder on your computer and rename it to ‘Asus\_Z801\_Recovery\_Image’.
5. Move the downloaded recovery image file into the newly created folder.
6. In the computer's command prompt, navigate to the folder containing the recovery image and run the following command:
`fastboot update recoveryC:\Asus_Z801_Recovery_Image\recovery.img`
7. Reboot your device and enter recovery mode by pressing and holding the volume down key and the power key.
8. Select the ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ option using the volume buttons and press OK with the power key.
9. Select 'Yes – Delete all user data' and press OK with the power key.
10. Wait for the device to reset and reboot.
Method 2: Using the hardware buttons
1. Turn off your device completely.
2. Press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously for at least 10 seconds until the device enters recovery mode.
3. In the recovery menu, select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ using the volume buttons and press OK with the power key.
4. Select 'Yes – Delete all user data' and press OK with the power key.
5. Wait for the device to reset and reboot.
Method 3: Using AASU Merlin Multi-tool
1. Download the AASU Merlin Multi-tool from asus.com.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Put your Asus Z801 device in bootloader mode by following the steps below:
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1. Press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously for at least 6 seconds until the device enters recovery mode, led lighted up.
2. While holding the buttons, unplug the USB cable and swipe up on the power button until you enter bootloader mode.
3. In bootloader mode, flash the AASU Merlin Multi-tool system:
* Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
* Run the AASU Merlin Multi-tool program on your computer.
* Select ‘update from recovery’ on the main menu.
* Select ‘AASU Merlin Multi-tool’ from the list of options.
* Choose ‘ Follow me’ and wait for the device to reset.
* After the update is complete, disconnect the device from the computer and turn it on.
4. Choose ‘update recovery’ after bootloader mode and use volume button to navigate to recovery setting and select recovery image.
5. Select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ using the volume buttons and press OK with the power key.
6. Select 'Yes – Delete all user data' and press OK with the power key.
7. Wait for the device to reset and reboot.
Note: The last method is recommended only for experienced users, as it requires flashing the system and can damage your device if done incorrectly. It is always recommended to create a backup of your data before resetting or factory restoring your device.
