How to reset or factory restore Spice Stellar 526 (Mi-526) device?
The most common and recommended way to reset or factory restore a Spice Stellar 526 (Mi-526) device is by using the stock recovery. The stock recovery is a firmware image that is pre-installed on the device by the manufacturer, and it allows you to reset the device to its original factory settings. The stock recovery is also used to flash new software updates on the device.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to reset your Spice Stellar 526 (Mi-526) device using the stock recovery:
Step 1: Backup important data
Before you start the reset process, make sure to backup all of your important data. You cannot recover your data after the reset process is complete, so it's important to back it up beforehand.
Step 2: Enable USB debugging
To use the stock recovery on your device, you will need to enable USB debugging. To do this, go to Settings > Developers options and enable USB debugging.
Step 3: Download the stock recovery image
You will need to download the stock recovery image for your device. You can find the image by searching online or by contacting Spice support. Once you have downloaded the image, save it to your computer.
Step 4: Connect your device to your computer
Connect your Spice Stellar 526 (Mi-526) device to your computer using a USB cable. Make sure that you have the appropriate USB driver installed on your computer.
Step 5: Boot the device into Recovery mode
To boot your device into Recovery mode, follow these steps:
a. Disconnect your device from the charger
b. Press and hold the power button + Volume down button for 10 seconds
c. Release the buttons and your device will boot into Recovery mode
Step 6: Flash stock recovery image
Once your device is in Recovery mode, you can flash the stock recovery image. To do this, follow these steps:
a. Connect your device to your computer
b. Select "Flash System" from the recovery menu
c. Select "Install from recovery image"
d. Navigate to the location where you saved the stock recovery image
e. Select the file and flash it to your device
f. Once the flash process is complete, select "Reboot system"
That's it! Your Spice Stellar 526 (Mi-526) device will now be reset to its original factory settings and you can set it up as a new device.
