How to reset or factory restore Samsung L170 device?
To reset or factory restore a Samsung L170 device, follow these steps:
Method 1: Recovery mode
1. Turn off the Samsung L170 and wait for around 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Power button, the Home key, and the Volume button together until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
3. Press the Volume button arrow up to move the cursor to the "Recovery" menu and press the Power button to select.
4. Once in recovery mode, use the Volume buttons to highlight the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option and press the Power button to select.
5. You will see an on-screen warning that data on the device will be lost. Press the Volume button "Yes - delete all user data" and press the Power button to confirm.
6. A message will appear on the screen indicating whether the reset was successful. Press the Volume button arrow up to move the cursor to "Yes - Continue" and press the Power button to confirm.
7. After the reset is successful, press the Volume button arrow down to move the cursor to "Reboot system now" and press the Power button to confirm.
Method 2: Bootloader
1. Turn off the Samsung L170 and wait for around 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Power button, the Home key, and the Volume key together until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
3. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Bootloader Options" and press the Power button to select.
4. Connect the Samsung L170 to your computer using the USB cable.
5. Run a bootloader diagnostics tool to check for any software issues that may interfere with the reset process.
6. Open a command prompt window on your computer and type the following command:
`adb reboot recovery`
This will restart the Samsung L170 in recovery mode.
7. Once in recovery mode, use the Volume buttons to highlight the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option and press the Power button to select.
8. You will see an on-screen warning that data on the device will be lost. Press the Volume button "Yes - delete all user data" and press the Power button to confirm.
9. A message will appear on the screen indicating whether the reset was successful. Press the Volume button arrow up to move the cursor to "Yes - Continue" and press the Power button to confirm.
10. After the reset is successful, press the Volume button arrow down to move the cursor to "Reboot system now" and press the Power button to confirm.
Method 3: Recovery mode with PIN
1. Turn off the Samsung L170 and wait for around 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Power button, the Home key, and the Volume button together until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
3. Press the Volume button arrow up to move the cursor to the "Reboot system now" option and press the Power button to select.
4. When the Samsung logo appears, press and hold the Power button, the Home key, and the Volume button together again until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
5. This time around, press the Volume button arrow up to move the cursor to the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option and press the Power button to select.
6. You will see an on-screen warning that data on the device will be lost. Press the Volume button "Cancel - No" and press the Power button to select.
7. You will then be prompted to enter the PIN for recovery mode. Use the Volume buttons to navigate the PIN menu and press the Power button to select.
8. Enter the PIN for recovery mode and press the Power button to confirm.
9. Once entered, you will see a message on the screen indicating that the reset is successful. Press the Volume button arrow down to move the cursor to "Reboot system now" and press the Power button to confirm.
It's important to note that while these methods can effectively reset or factory restore a Samsung L170 device, it is always recommended to back up any important data before starting the process. Additionally, it is important to avoid getting the device until it has completed the reset process.
