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How do I reset my Microsoft phone to factory settings?

by Chase Collins

How do I reset my Microsoft phone to factory settings?

Reset your phone

  1. On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, then select Settings .
  2. Select System > About > Reset your phone.
  3. You’ll receive two warnings. If you’re absolutely sure you want to restore your phone to its factory settings, select Yes, and then select Yes again.

Can I factory reset my phone from my computer?

Reset Your Android Tap the Search icon again and type “reset” and then tap the Reset option. On other Androids it might be under System, then Advanced. Once you have found the Reset options, tap Factory Data Reset, or Erase all Data (factory reset), depending on your model.

How do you do a soft reset on a Windows Phone?

Per Microsoft, to soft reset any Windows Phone device running Windows Phone 8 and above (including 8.1), you simply need to hold in the power and volume-down buttons at the same time for roughly 10 seconds.

How do I restore my Windows 8.1 to factory settings?

Factory reset Windows 8

  1. The first step is to open the system settings using the Windows shortcut ‘Windows’ key + ‘i’.
  2. From there, select “Change PC settings”.
  3. Click on “Update & Recovery” and then on “Recovery”.
  4. Then select “Get started” under the heading “Remove everything and reinstall Windows”.

How do I wipe my Android phone from my PC?

Step by Step Guide to Wipe Android Phone from PC

  1. Step 1: Connect Android device to the program. First Download and install the software on your PC, then launch the software and use an Android USB cable to connect it to PC.
  2. Step 2: Select Erase Mode.
  3. Step 3: Wipe Android Data Permanently.

How do you reset a locked Nokia phone?

Press and hold the Volume up button. While holding the Volume up button, press and hold the Power button until the device vibrates then release only the Power button. Continue to hold the Volume up button until the ‘Android Recovery’ or ‘No Command’ screen appears.

How can I wipe my computer without administrator password?

How can I reset a PC if I forgot the administrator password?

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Turn on the computer, but while it is booting, turn off the power.
  3. Turn on the computer, but while it is booting, turn off the power.
  4. Turn on the computer, but while it is booting, turn off the power.
  5. Turn on the computer and wait.