Resetting your phone is the first step taken when solving more serious device problems. What are its types, and how to perform a hard or soft reset on your phone for different operating systems?
Phone Reset – When is it Needed?
Resetting your phone is useful when you encounter problems with app performance and system processes. It also happens that a specific device encounters obstacles when connecting to the operator's infrastructure, and clearing the cache via a reset allows regaining access to the service. It is also helpful when our phone is running too slow – restoring factory settings then allows refreshing it without needing to buy a new device. ✨
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Types of Phone Reset
There are two basic types of phone resets, depending on your needs. A soft reset is the equivalent of removing the battery and putting it back into the device. Exactly like it used to be done when we preferred polyphonic ringtones. 🎶 Treating your phone this way will cause processes running on it to terminate and lead to clearing the cache, which usually helps resolve most software or connection infrastructure issues. 🗼
A hard phone reset is used when you intend to sell it. Well, unless you want to share your private information with the new owner. 😉
A hard reset, or hard reset, is another term for restoring factory settings. As a result of this process, all configuration data and files saved on the device are deleted. Use it with caution, unless you feel no attachment to photos collected over the years and saved contacts, or you store them in the cloud. ⚡ A hard reset is used when system errors prevent the phone from functioning correctly, as well as when you intend to sell it. Well, unless you want to share your private information with the new owner. 😉
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There is also a third type of reset – one in which the user (yes, you!) updates their internal operating system. What's it about? Overusing your phone is a difficult-to-avoid trap that can turn into a serious problem. We won't moralize, but as a community operator, we care about the well-being of our users. 💪 That's why we always encourage a mental restart and reconnecting with yourself, while we take care of all other connections. For those interested, we've prepared some tips on how not to become addicted to your phone.
How to Restart Your Phone – Soft Reset
Android
Press and hold the power button and the volume down button for a few seconds.
iPhone X, 11, and 12
Press and hold the side button and either the volume up or volume down button (it doesn't matter which of the two) simultaneously until the power off slider appears. Turn off the phone, and then turn it back on.
iPhone 8, 7, and 6
Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears. Turn off the phone, and then turn it back on.
How to Restore Factory Settings on Your Phone – Hard Reset.
If you're wondering how to restore factory settings on a specific manufacturer's phone, the following instructions will work for many models. So, it will work whether you're looking for how to reset a Xiaomi phone or if you're interested in resetting a Samsung phone. ✔️
How to Reset Your Phone – Android 🤖
- Turn off the phone
- Press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously
- Select the wipe data/factory reset option
- If the screen is unresponsive to touch, use the volume buttons to select options and confirm with the power button
- Select Yes – delete all user data
How to Reset Your Phone – iOS 🍏
- Press the volume up button, then press the volume down button
- Press and hold the side button
- Wait until the Apple logo appears on the screen and release the side button
- The phone will perform the rest of the operations on its own
Reset complete? Great! Explore the internet spaces with joy on your refreshed phone. If the problems are not resolved, contact our HelpDesk at 732 007 007. You don't have to be a Viking – helping is in our blood, and we always go the extra mile to help everyone. It's no coincidence that we are rated so highly in customer satisfaction reports. 💌
