How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson W995 device?
The Sony Ericsson W995 is a popular smartphone that runs on the Symbian S60 operating system. In case your device is not functioning properly or you want to return it to its default settings, you can reset or factory restore it. Here are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson W995 device:
Method 1: Using the Button combination
To reset your device to its default settings using the button combination, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the "1" and "2" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the warning symbol ("!") appears on the screen.
2. Release both buttons and press and hold the "2" button for another 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears again.
3. Press and hold the "Power" and "2" buttons simultaneously for another 10 seconds until the device enters the installation mode.
4. In the installation mode, use the volume up and down buttons to highlight "Reset" and then press the "Power" button to select it.
5. The device will now reset to its default settings.
Method 2: Using the Ease of Use menu
To reset your device to its default settings using the Ease of Use menu, follow these steps:
1. Open the Ease of Use menu by pressing and holding the "number 0" button for 10 seconds.
2. Use the volume keys to navigate to "Clear phone settings" and press the "Call" button to select it.
3. The device will now reset to its default settings.
Method 3: Using a PC
To reset your device to its default settings using a PC, you will need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. Once the software is installed, follow these steps:
1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software and go to the "Sync" section.
3. Select "Backup settings" and choose the backup location.
4. Backup your settings to your computer.
5. Unplug your device from the computer and press and hold the "1" and "2" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears on the screen.
6. Release both buttons and press and hold the "2" button for another 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears again.
7. Press and hold the "Power" and "2" buttons simultaneously for another 10 seconds until the device enters the installation mode.
8. In the installation mode, use the volume up and down buttons to highlight "Reset" and then press the "Power" button to select it.
9. The device will now reset to its default settings and the backup settings that you created earlier will be restored once you have restored the backup from the computer.
Method 4: Using a Hard Reset
If the above methods do not work, you can perform a hard reset, which is a last resort and will delete all user data. Here is how to perform a hard reset on a Sony Ericsson W995 device:
1. Press and hold the "1" and "2" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the warning symbol ("!") appears on the screen.
2. Release both buttons and press and hold the "2" button for another 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears again.
3. Press and hold the "Power" and "2" buttons simultaneously for another 10 seconds until the device enters the installation mode.
4. In the installation mode, use the volume up and down buttons to highlight "Permanently delete all user data" and then press the "Power" button to select it.
5. The device will now reset to its default settings and delete all user data.
It is important to note that a hard reset will delete all user data, contacts, messages, and settings that you have saved on your device, and you will lose all transitions and animations. Therefore, it is always recommended to perform a backup of your data before resetting your device.
