How to reset or factory restore Realme V21 device?
The Realme V21 is a popular smartphone that can be reset or factory restored to its initial settings in case of any problems or issues. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Realme V21 device:
1. Using the Physical Buttons:
- Turn off your device.
- Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time until the device boots into recovery mode.
- Use the Volume button to navigate through the menu and select “Wipe data/factory reset”.
- Use the Power button to confirm the selection.
- Wait for the device to reset and reboot.
2. Using the Recovery Mode:
- Turn off your device.
- Open the Realme UI recovery settings. (To do this, go to Settings > About phone > Build number > Tap until you see "You are now a beta tester!" > Go back > Settings > System > Advanced options > Open development options > OEM unlocking > Enable)
- Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
- On your computer, go to the "Downloads" folder and locate the "insect_build_d" ROM file.
- Click on "Rename" and select "insect_build_d.zip".
- In the recovery mode, select "Install from USB" and connect your device.
- Once detected, select "insect_build_d.zip" and swipe to install.
- Once installation is complete, reboot your device.
3. Using OEM Data Flash Tool:
- Download the Realme OEM Data Flash Tool from the official Realme website.
- Open the tool and connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
- Click on "Download" to download the firmware file for your device.
- Once the firmware file is downloaded, click on "Flash".
- Wait for the device to flash and reboot.
It is important to note that resetting or factory restoring your device will erase all user data, including apps, music, and settings, so make sure to back up your important data before performing a reset. Additionally, using the physical buttons or recovery mode method may require root access, while the OEM Data Flash Tool method requires a separate tool and a computer.
