In this tutorial we will guide you step-by-step on how to factory reset HTC Thunderbolt and restore it back to the factory default. Just follow the simple steps given below:
Android Smartphone are an excellent way to take all your private and important files, images, data, and all other imperative data with you. Thus we can declare that it is one of the finest gadgets in our pocket which has plenty of information regarding you. But in some cases when the HTC Thunderbolt gets frozen due to many reasons, we have just one solution in our hand to turn it into working condition. Since we have Android OS benefits in our hand, therefore, we can do this by doing the hard reset of HTC Thunderbolt.
Master Reset or Hard reset just restores your Android device back to the factory settings. Master Reset or Hard Reset wipes out all the information, each and every data stored on your Android device such as, all the downloaded Android apps, pictures, videos, etc.
HTC Thunderbolt is featured with 1.2 GHz Dual-core Processor, an Internal Memory of 4 GB, and a RAM of just 768 MB. Like the previous HTC’s Android devices, it has also created a large user base or fan base. With an affordable price range, they also have provided some really good features with an elegant design and stunning look.
So in this tutorial we will be showing you how to perform factory/hard reset of your HTC Thunderbolt. Just follow the simple steps given below:
Disclaimer:
This tutorial will definitely work when using HTC Thunderbolt. While working of it on others is not yet confirmed. On applying the process given in this article to any another model or device may give an unwanted result. While applying this update we will not be responsible if anything occurs to your device, so continue at your own risk.
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Pre-Requisite:
- You must take a back-up of all your personnel items and other impotent data, such as Call Logs, SMS, Contacts, Audios, Images, Videos, APN (Access Point Names) settings, Bookmarks, MMS settings, of your HTC Thunderbolt.
- For successful completion of this process charge your Android device with up to a minimum of 25% – 30% battery.
- It is desirable that you must take out the SIM as well as external memory card from your HTC Thunderbolt.
Steps for performing the hard reset on HTC Thunderbolt:
Method 1
If your HTC Thunderbolt is properly responding to its display screen then attempt this method. This method is much preferred.
Step 1
Firstly go the Home screen of your HTC Thunderbolt, and there select the icon.
Step 2
Under the option, select the ‘Settings’ icon.
Step 3
Next, in the ‘Settings’ option, select the ‘Storage’ icon.
Step 4
Now, under the above selected option, touch the ‘Factory Data Reset’ icon.
Step 5
There select the ‘Reset Phone’ option.
Step 6
Finally, touch and select the ‘Erase Everything’ option to wipe off all of the data and all the information from your phone memory.
Step 7
After the completion of this process, HTC Thunderbolt will get restart to finish the above procedure.
Method 2
If your HTC Thunderbolt get some fatal error or it just freezes, then perform the following the method.
Step 1
Firstly, Shut Down or power down your HTC Thunderbolt.
Step 2
When it gets completely OFF, first take out the battery and then again put it in the phone. Now, press the Down button of volume as well as Power button of phone simultaneously, and when your Android device powers up then only release them.
Step 4
After this, using the down volume button to select the ‘Factory Reset’ option and then press down the Power button of your Android phone to select and execute the above selected option’s function.
Step 5
Finally after this, you’ll have your HTC Thunderbolt hard reset and restored back to the factory settings.
Finished!
Hope this article about how to factory reset HTC Thunderbolt helped you.
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