How to reset or factory restore Wiko Fever SE device?
If you need to reset or restore your Wiko Fever SE to its original factory settings, which is also known as a "factory reset" or "wipe data/factory data reset", there are a few common methods that you can try. These methods may differ depending on whether you are using a Windows or Mac computer, or if you have access to a computer at all.
Note: Before you proceed with any of these methods, make sure to backup any important data on your device, such as contacts, text messages, photos, and apps, because a factory reset will permanently erase all data on the device.
Method 1: Recovery Mode and Factory Data Reset
1. Turn off your device.
2. Press and hold the power button and the home key simultaneously until the recovery mode screen appears.
3. Use the volume down button to move through the options and select " wipe data/factory data reset".
4. Wait for the device to reset, which may take several minutes, and then select "Yes" or "Yes - delete all user data".
5. Once the factory reset is complete, select "Reboot system" and wait for the device to boot up.
Method 2: PC or Mac Computer and Other Software
1. Install the appropriate USB drivers for your device on your computer.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open your computer's Control Panel and navigate to Device Manager.
4. Double-click on the device name to open it.
5. Click on the "Driver" tab and then on the "Update Driver" button.
6. Choose the "Browse my computer for driver software" option and then navigate to the folder where you saved the USB drivers.
7. Select the USB drivers and then click on the "Next" button and finally "Install."
8. Now, open a backup program such as Android Data Backup & Restore software on your computer.
9. Connect your device to your computer and select your device on the backup software.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your data.
11. Disconnect your device from your computer and remove the USB cable.
12. Turn off your device using the power button.
13. Press and hold the power button and the home key simultaneously until the recovery mode screen appears.
14. Use the volume down button to move through the options and select " wipe data/factory data reset".
15. Wait for the device to reset, which may take several minutes, and then select "Yes" or "Yes - delete all user data".
16. Once the factory reset is complete, select "Reboot system" and wait for the device to boot up.
Method 3: Bootloader Access and Flash stock Firmware
This technique is more advanced and is only recommended for experienced users who know what they are doing.
1. Turn off your device and then press and hold the volume down button and the power button simultaneously until the recovery menu appears.
2. Use the volume down button to navigate to "Bootloader" and then select it.
3. Use the volume down button to navigate to "Recovery mode" and then select it.
4. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable and open a recovery software such as Android Recovery or Team Win Recovery on your computer.
5. Select your device on the recovery software and then click on the "Actions" tab.
6. Click on "Flash firmware" and then select the firmware file for your device.
7. Wait for the device to boot up into the recovery mode.
8. Reboot your device using the power button.
These methods are the most common ways to reset or factory restore a Wiko Fever SE device. It's important to note that the recovery process may differ depending on the software you use, so it's recommended to use the official software provided by Wiko. It's also recommended to separately verify the My contacts, messages, photos and apps are backed up before doing a factory reset.
