Thursday, January 26, 2017

How to Hard Reset Infinix Hot 3 (LTE)

More often than not, you will need to wipe, factory reset or format your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) when you forget the password, pattern lock or any other security barriers you may have set on your Hot 3 (LTE) to prevent unauthorised third-party access to your device.

It may also be necessary that you format, factory reset or wipe your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) especially, when you notice a sudden change in your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) performances in terms of its speed or level of applications deficiency.


Factory Reset Infinix Hot 3 (LTE)

Here, I discuss the step by step procedures involved in wiping, factory reset or formatting your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE). NOTE: I- the methods discussed herein will erase all the data on your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE), therefore, if need be, you should backup every necessary data on your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) before you proceed. II- Your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) may also end up getting stuck at FRP. FRP Lock which is an acronym for Factory Reset Protcetion is a security meansure that restricts access to your android device following a factory reset, hard reset or wipe.


How to Factory Reset your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE)

1. Power off your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE). You may do this by pressing and holding the Power Button. If the battery can be removed by you, then; that's also an option.

Factory Reset Hot 3 (LTE) -Step 1

2. Now, press and hold Volume Down (-) and Power Button for few seconds or until Engineering Mode appears on your Hot 3 (LTE) screen.

Factory Reset Hot 3 (LTE) -Step 2

3. As soon as Engineering Mode appears on your Hot 3 (LTE) screen, release both keys that were held down in Step 2 above.

4. Using Volume Keys to navigate, select Factory Reset / Wipe All Data then, use Power Key to make your selection.

5. Scroll down to Confirm your selection.

6. You may now wait patiently for your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) to initialize and complete the Factory Reset/Data Wipe Operation.


NOTE:

1. At the Step 3, you may use combination of both POWER KEY and VOLUME UP (+) KEY.

2. In some Infinix android devices, Clear EMMC appears instead of Factory Reset / Wipe All Data.


How to Format (Wipe) your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE): Method 2

1. If your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) is Switched off, begin by Switching On the phone.

Format Wipe Hot 3 (LTE) -Step 1

2. From your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) go to Settings > Backup & Reset.

3. Tap Factory Data Reset then, select Reset Device.

4. Choose Reset Phone / Erase Everything. Be sure that all the data on your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) will be erased/formatted following this step.

5. Select OK to confirm the whole process.

6. Now, wait patiently while your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) initializes and performs the Data Wipe (Factory Reset) operation until it is completed.

When the whole process is complete, your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) will be rebooted hence, your Infinix Hot 3 (LTE) has been reseted to factory defaults settings and you are now welcomed by the brand new Hot 3 (LTE).


If after wiping or formating your Hot 3 (LTE), you still encounter issues or find yourself at FRP Lock screen, you could use these tutorials to help yourself out.

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