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Often, to solve software problems with the functioning of modern smartphones or tablets, you should perform a Hard Reset (hard reboot) or factory reset of Android. In many cases, this helps to get rid of device freezes due to incorrect operation of some applications, junk system files, viruses, etc.

Is it possible to return the phone to factory settings?

The ability to reset data is supported by any Andriod device, so every owner of this system can do it. Before you return the factory settings to your Android, you should understand that at the same time you will completely lose all data except for those recorded on the memory card. It will no longer be possible to restore their capabilities; a rollback of such actions is impossible. If you decide to reset the device to its factory state, then you will lose:

  • phone book entries;
  • applications;
  • photographs, music, books;
  • saved logins and passwords for accounts.

How to reset settings on Android

Before carrying out this procedure, it is strongly recommended to copy important files and information (photos, videos, music) to the computer via a cord. It is better to make a full backup (copy) of the system, so that if the reset is unsuccessful, you can restore the functionality of the device. There are 3 main options for how to return Android to factory settings:

  1. through the phone menu;
  2. using a combination of buttons;
  3. service codes.

Reset in phone settings

The easiest way to reset settings on Android to factory settings is through the gadget menu. To do this, the device must work and be able to go to the main section of the system. For all smartphones running Android 4.0 or older, the procedure is as follows:

  1. Go to the main menu.
  2. Click on the "Settings" section.
  3. Find the "Backup and Reset" section.
  4. Scroll down the page and find the “Reset settings” section.
  5. The system will inform you that the data will be deleted from the smartphone. Click on the line “Reset phone settings” and confirm the desire to “Erase everything”. The items may vary slightly between different phone models, but the names are always the same.

Using service combinations

This method also requires that the device be turned on and be able to proceed to dial a number. Each manufacturer programs their devices with special combinations that help return them to the factory state. This applies to both global brands (Samsung, HTC, Sony) and Chinese inexpensive models. Codes may change over time, they need to be clarified on the manufacturer’s website, sometimes they can be found in the manual for the smartphone. Below are examples of such combinations for your reference:

  • *2767*3855#;
  • *#*#7378423#*#*;
  • *#*#7780#*#.

Key reset using Recovery

The most radical method of how to reset settings on Android to factory settings is the Recovery menu. This is the best way to return your smartphone to its original state if it freezes on the screensaver with the company logo and does not turn on. Each device model has a standard button combination that switches it to the Recovery menu. Sometimes you have to use recovery if:

  1. The phone's stuttering has become too severe;
  2. the system does not allow you to delete, move or change anything.

First, you should completely turn off your phone. Wait until the buttons and screen go out. Next, you need to find a suitable combination for your model (the combination for HTC and Samsung will definitely be different). You can use one of the options:

  • “volume down” + “turn on” button, also known as “Power” (the most common combination);
  • on some LG phones you need to press the keys described above, wait for the logo, release “power on” and then press it again;
  • “volume up” + “volume down” + “turn on”
  • "Power" + "Home".

Hold one of the combinations until you are transferred to recovery mode to reset the device to its factory state. The menu is controlled using the volume up and down buttons. If the Recovery version is touch-sensitive, then you can reboot in the standard way (by touching the screen). To confirm your choice, you need to press the “Power” or “Context Menu” button. Next, to reset the phone to its initial state, you need.

  • Your HTC started to freeze;
  • stopped turning on;
  • You forgot your password;
  • You forgot your graphic lock.

Next we will tell you how to do this. Keep in mind that all data from the phone's memory will be deleted, so resort to the methods described below only if absolutely necessary or when you are absolutely sure that you still have a backup copy.

The first method is relevant for those whose device does not turn on at all, is malfunctioning, or you are unable to unlock your smartphone or tablet:

1. Turn off your device.

2. Now we need to get into Recovery mode. To do this, you need to press and hold a certain key combination. One of these combinations will definitely work, it all depends on the model of your HTC:

  • Volume up + power button
  • Volume down + power button
  • Volume up/down + power button + home button
  • Volume up + volume down + power button

Using the volume up and down buttons you can move up and down respectively, and confirm your choice with the power/lock button. On newer HTC devices, the Recovery menu may be touch-sensitive.

3. Select “wipe data/factory reset”.

5. And at the end “reboot system now”.

The whole process will take you no more than a minute. After all the steps, your Android phone or tablet will reboot and you will receive the device in the same form as it was when you first started it.

How to Hard Reset HTC through Settings

1. Go to Android settings.

2. Open the “Backup and Reset” item. Don't forget to back up.

3. Select Factory Reset.

4. Then click "Reset phone (tablet)".

5. Finally, click “Erase everything.”

After this, all data from the internal memory of the device will be reset.

Reset any Android device

This method is universal and works not only on HTC, but also on other Android devices. In the dialer, dial one of the following service codes. Perhaps none of them will work, it all depends on the manufacturer:

  • *2767*3855#
  • *#*#7780#*#*
  • *#*#7378423#*#*

Before performing various actions on your device, we recommend reading this article in full.
Hard reset is a function necessary to completely delete all data and programs and return the settings to standard. When the phone does not function properly or freezes, it is recommended to carry out this procedure. It does not require any special knowledge - everything is done quite simply. True, on all models the sequence of actions may be slightly different.

What do we need?

1.HTC desire phone.

Instructions

To reset the settings, any HTC desire phone has the “Reset to factory settings” function. You should look for it in the “Settings” menu. But the question arises: what to do if the phone does not turn on? It is for these purposes that modern devices implement Recovery menu, where you can perform various steps to configure the machine. You can also do a Hard reset in this menu. So, let's proceed step by step:

1.First, you need to turn off your phone. If the device is frozen and you cannot turn off the power using the standard button, then just remove/insert the battery. Wait until all function buttons go out.

2.Now on the device you need to simultaneously hold down the following keys: power button(Power) and lower the volume level (-).

3.A menu will appear in front of you, in which you should select the item "Factory reset (clear storage)". The cursor moves through the list using the volume control rocker, and the desired item is selected by pressing the Power button.

5.After the completed operations, the device will turn on with the data already cleared and with factory settings.

Worth paying attention

You will have to set up the time, date, picture password and other personal data again, as this information will also be deleted.

All personal information (SMS messages, contacts in the phone book, various programs and applications, records) must be saved in advance before performing the full reset procedure. This data will be permanently deleted from the phone's memory. The data on the memory card will not be affected.

If you blocked your phone by forgetting the password, or for some other reason it was blocked, then the first thing you need to do is a hard reset. Such a reset to factory settings will not only unlock the phone, but will also correct some errors in its operation.

How to do a hard reset.

The first thing is to turn off the phone using the power button or remove the battery. Then hold down the volume down and power buttons and wait for the menu to appear. When the Android splash screen appears on the screen, release both buttons, after a few moments a menu in English will appear. Using the volume buttons, select Factory reset. Then we reboot the phone.

It is worth remembering that such a reset leads to the loss of all information on the phone’s internal memory, but the card remains untouched. Therefore, if it is possible to save all the necessary data before resetting, do so.

HTCSynsManager

In order not to lose your data when your phone is locked, it is best to use a program to synchronize with your PC. One of these programs is HTC Syns Manager. This program allows you to back up your phone book, calendar entries and notes to your PC. It can also be used to save all media files. This program is free to download, easy to install and easy to use. Synchronizing and transferring data will not take you much time, but at the same time you will be sure that if problems arise from your smartphones, the data will remain intact.

Working with the program is very easy. To do this, you just need to connect the USB cable and select the desired type of debugging. Next, we wait for the program to recognize the device and create a connection. After that, all you have to do is save the necessary files to the selected folder.

Dropbox

This is another opportunity to store your personal files. This cloud portal allows you to store up to 2 GB of information on it for free. To do this, you need to download it and register. Then mark the files that need to be saved. This storage method is suitable for those who save a large amount of information on their smartphone every day, which they then move to their PC. To save space on your smartphone and for greater safety of files, you can store them on this resource.

Backup.

Don’t forget that any smartphone has a backup function in the settings. This is the easiest way to save files just before resetting. But it’s also worth noting that when you need to reset, you don’t always have access to your phone’s settings.

Don’t forget that everyone who uses Play Market services has a Google account, on which you can also store your files and with the help of which you can restore lost applications.

We bring to your attention some useful tips that will help you solve various problems that arise with your HTC One M7 smartphone. The HTC brand is associated with very large devices, and the One M7 is no exception. The smartphone supports GSM communications and also works in fourth generation LTE networks. The HTC One M7 features a 4.7-inch LCD-3 screen, brighter than previous One series models. If manufacturers of other smartphones still determine the quality of the camera by megapixels, then HTC has moved to a new level - ultrapixels. The One M7's four ultra-pixels provide better image quality than the 4 and even 8 megapixel cameras found in previous models from the Taiwanese manufacturer. Other interesting innovations include a powerful processor, 2 gigabytes of RAM, and a new version of the proprietary HTC Sense 5 shell.

HTC One M7 specifications
GSM 3G HSDPA and 4G LTE
4.7-inch LCD-3 display
Built-in memory 32 or 64 gigabytes
2 gigabytes of RAM
Beats Audio Sound System
8-ultra-pixel main camera with a resolution of 2688x1520, autofocus, optical image stabilization and LED flash
Large camera sensor – 1/3 inch
Front camera for video conferencing
Processor Krait-300 1.7 GHz
Video accelerator GPU Adreno 320
OS Android 4.1.2/4.3 (Jelly Bean) with the ability to upgrade to Android 4.4. (KitKat)
Li-ion battery 2300 mAh

How to restore HTC One M7 if the smartphone freezes, stops responding to touches, or simply turns off and turns into a brick?
With such a powerful 4-core processor and a large amount of RAM, HTC One M7 can easily work with any application - both built-in and downloaded from Google Play. However, sometimes problems arise due to the fact that this or that application was originally created for a different version of Android and for different device specifications. Of course, it is possible to run such programs, but this can lead to the smartphone turning off and or simply freezing. In this case, you first need to try to soft reboot the device. If this does not produce results or the phone turned on, but soon began to work inadequately again, you need to proceed to a hard reset or formatting.

How to soft reset or soft format HTC One M7?
HTC One M7, like its predecessors, has a non-removable battery. So we won’t be able to remove the battery and thus restart the smartphone. So how then can you turn off a device that is frozen and not responding to any presses or touches? If your phone suddenly freezes while using an application, simply press and hold the power button for a few seconds. The phone will reboot and, as you can see, there is no need to remove the battery.
If the phone is partially frozen - that is, navigation in the menu is still possible - you can reboot it using the software method. A soft reboot is much safer, because in this case the smartphone will not lose any data that it managed to accumulate while working with applications.

Option 1: Soft reset.
If the phone is frozen and rebooting does not help, but we still have access to the menu, we need to do a soft reset.
1. Turn on HTC One M7.
2. Fully charge the battery.
3. Make sure that all important data is saved because soon all of them will be deleted from the device memory.
4. Go to Settings – Memory and select Full reset.
5. Confirm that you want to delete all data from your smartphone.

Option 2: Reset using the power button.
In cases where the LCD screen of the smartphone does not respond to anything and, therefore, we cannot use the menu, the only option is to reset using the power button.
1. Fully charge the battery.
2. Make sure that all important data is saved because soon all of them will be deleted from the device memory.
3. The reset can be done both with the phone on and off.
4. Press both the power button and the volume down key at the same time and hold them until the menu appears.
5. Use the volume keys to select the “factory reset” option and press the power button.
6. HTC One M7 will start formatting, after which the phone can be used normally again.

How to install or reinstall "pure" Android on HTC One M7?
Everyone knows that no matter how good Android apps are, over time some of them can clog and damage the system, resulting in the need to reinstall it. Don't worry, it's very easy to do. First, you need to make sure that “pure” Android is in the built-in memory of your phone. Actually, it couldn’t get away from there anywhere unless you rooted the phone or installed custom firmware, which we don’t recommend doing. So, to restore your phone to its original state, just do a factory reset (software or using the power button), and Android will automatically install in its original form. Just remember to save all important information from your phone before reinstalling, as it will be deleted during the reset.

How to unlock and access HTC One M7 if you forgot your password, PIN code or don't remember the pattern (pattern) that unlocks the screen?
To protect your smartphone, you don't have to download any third-party apps; we recommend using the built-in screen lock pattern or PIN code. If your smartphone falls into the wrong hands, no one will be able to access your data. Problems begin when we ourselves forget the drawing or code. But, again, there is no reason to worry - Android provides for bypassing these protective mechanisms. First, try giving answers to a code or pattern request at random until the phone is completely blocked. Then the message “I forgot the code” will appear on the display. Press and hold it and you will be taken to a page where you will be asked to enter your Google account username and password. Thus, you will be able to bypass your own protective measures. If the transition to the Google page does not occur, the only option is a complete reset using the power key.

How can I improve the performance of HTC One M7 to make my smartphone run faster?
We already know that the HTC One M7 is a very powerful and fast device, but many people note that after some time of use, the phone begins to work slower. Why? The point is in applications, many of which load the phone with background tasks, and the user is not even aware of most of these programs. To find out which applications are slowing down your smartphone, go to Settings, then Applications, and check how much memory certain programs consume. If, after unloading unnecessary applications from memory, the phone does not work faster, do a hard reset. Just, we repeat once again, do not forget to save all important data first; they will be deleted during the procedure of resetting the phone settings.

Is there any secret code to format HTC One M7?
There is no code. To reset and return to factory settings, follow the instructions above.

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