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.
is the most successful and widely used series of smartphones produced by HTC. Although after hard use or while troubleshooting, you may encounter unexpected issues with your phone. In such circumstances, you may need to restart HTC One. In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll tell you the differences between a factory reset and a soft reset and how to reset your phone in different ways. Let's start resetting HTC!
If you are trying to reset your HTC One to factory settings, you can complete the task in two different ways. If your screen is responsive and your phone is not showing any lag then you can simply do this by entering the Settings menu, otherwise you can do this by entering the phone's recovery mode. Let's find out how to reset your HTC phone using these two different methods.
How to factory reset HTC One from Settings?
You can easily reset your HTC phone by visiting the Settings menu. This is an easy and safe way to reboot your device. All you need to do is follow these simple steps.
1. Tap the Settings icon in the menu and scroll all the way to Backup & Reset.
2. Click again and it will open a list of other operations you can perform. Simply select the Reset Phone option (Erase everything or Restore factory settings) to begin the process.
3. You must be informed of the consequences of this and how related information will be lost. Additionally, a warning will be displayed. Click "ok" and wait a few minutes for your phone to return to factory settings.
How to hard reset HTC One from recovery mode?
If your phone has become obsolete, you may need to put it into recovery mode so that it can be reset. You can do this by following these simple instructions.
1. Turn off your phone and start by pressing the Power button and Volume Down button of your device at the same time.
2. Wait a few seconds until you feel the operating system restart. It will put the phone into recovery mode. You can now release the buttons.
3. Now, using the Volume Down and Up button, go through the options and go to “Factory Reset”. You can select it by pressing the Power button.
4. Once you select it, wait for a while until your device resets.
Now that you know how to restore your HTC phone, you can easily overcome any current issues you may be facing with your device. Just follow the above steps and soft or hard reset your device.
How to reset HTC Desire to factory settings?
Soft Reset HTC
If you want to restart your HTC device's power cycle, you can simply soft restart your HTC. Ideally, this means restarting the device and turning it back on. Depending on the version of the HTC device you are using, there may be different ways to reset it. Most HTC One devices run on Android OS. If you also have an Android HTC One device, simply press the Power button. The power button is mainly located in the top corner.
After holding the Power button for a while, you will get various options like Power off, Restart/Reboot, etc. Tap on the restart option to soft reset your HTC One.
Although there are some HTC One devices that also run on Windows. If you also have such a device (for example, HTC One M8), then press the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for about 5-10 seconds. This will simply boot up your device and perform a soft reset on your HTC. Note that on several HTC One Windows phones, this can be done by pressing the Power key and the Volume Up key (instead of the Volume Down key).
How to reset HTC to factory settings?
Before we tell you about the different methods to reset HTC, it is important to know the different types of reset that are available. You can reset your phone to factory settings or perform a soft reset on your HTC.
It is comparatively easier to perform a soft reset on your device. Ideally, a soft reset of HTC involves powering on the phone, that is, turning it off and on again. It involves a "reboot" process that can be easily performed by the user. If your phone has been running for a long period of time, then a reboot cycle can solve a lot of problems.
If you are facing problems related to calls, text messages, synchronization, sound problems, incorrect settings, Wi-Fi problems, network error, minor software problems, etc. Then a soft reset can fix most of these mishaps . Basically, it is used to stop slowness or delay in a device.
On the other hand, reset 2 returns your device's settings back to the original. It is also called a "hard reset" because it clears the operating system of any additional information. Once you reset your HTC, it will be as good as new.
If you are facing serious problems on your device due to corrupted firmware, any malware or virus attack, you have a bad app, you should try to reset your phone to factory settings. Users also perform a factory reset when the phone becomes obsolete or simply passes it on to someone else.
Although an HTC soft reset does not remove anything from your device, it is not the same as a factory reset. A factory reset makes your device's firmware brand new and you will lose your data during the reset process.
One M8 factory reset and password reset Good day to all readers. I worked for quite a long time in a mobile phone service and I want to say that the most common problem among our clients was resetting the settings of their mobile device. The fact is that clients themselves often did not know about the need to do a hard reset, however, as a specialist, I can suggest returning the phone to its original factory settings in the following cases (I quote clients):
I associated a graphic key with my mail, having previously installed it, but I forgot the password to my Google email account, what should I do?
How can I unlock a pattern or password on HTC One M8?
Many attempts to enter a password or pattern on HTC One M8 - what is it?
I have repeatedly entered the pattern key incorrectly on the HTC One M8, how can this affect the information on the phone?
HTC One M8 is slow;
I don’t understand how to reset HTC One M8 to factory settings?
How do I reset my password on HTC One M8?
And in my practice there have been quite a few such questions, which is why I decided to write this article. After reading it, customers themselves will be able to reset their phone settings at no extra cost. Let's start with the fact that the HTC One M8 freezes or doesn't turn on at all, and you don't have to immediately think that the phone is broken and rush to buy a new model. First, let's try to restart the system.
Before I describe this process, I want to warn you that these actions will completely clear the phone, and messages, photos, videos, contacts, programs and other information on it will be erased. In other words, the phone will again become the way it was originally created by the developers. On the Internet today you can find programs for creating backup copies of all data; you just need to register on the site and save a backup copy of the data in the user’s personal account, which is recommended to be done regularly to avoid startup problems and freezes.
There are the following options for removing the password or pattern, as well as restarting the software. For those for whom the current situation allows you to reset the settings directly in the settings menu, the method will be suitable hard reset HTC One M8 №1:
We find the menu, find “Settings” and look for the “restore and reset” column;
From the proposed list, click “Reset phone settings”;
Click “Delete all data”, and if you do not completely delete the files, the phone will be reset to its initial settings, but the phone will continue to turn off and fail;
In this regard, after deleting the files, look for the SD card cleaning function, click OK, and everything should work again.
To check the functionality, reboot the phone and then restore the files.
Method to hard reset HTC One M8 2:
For those customers who for some reason have forgotten the access password or for those whose phone does not turn on after pressing the corresponding button, it is recommended to use the second method, which allows you to reboot the phone and return the initial settings, even if the smartphone was not turned on, for which you first need to hold down two buttons – “Power” and “Volume Down”.
From the phone's off state, a hard reset, password reset and settings reset are thus performed. By pressing these buttons at the same time, on the screen we see a picture with images of the Android trinity, then we release the buttons and in the list that appears we look for the Factory Reset or “Restore original settings” function we 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 make a backup.
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#*#*
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 four ultra-pixels of the One M7 provide better image quality than the 4 and even 8 megapixel cameras that were equipped with 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. Select the “factory reset” option using the volume keys 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 login 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, and then to 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.
