More often than not, you will need to wipe, factory reset or format your Infinix Hot Note (X551) when you forget the password, pattern lock or any other security barriers you may have set on your Hot Note (X551) to prevent unauthorised third-party access to your device.
It may also be necessary that you format, factory reset or wipe your Infinix Hot Note (X551) especially, when you notice a sudden change in your Infinix Hot Note (X551) performances in terms of its speed or level of applications deficiency.
Here, I discuss the step by step procedures involved in wiping, factory reset or formatting your Infinix Hot Note (X551). NOTE: I- the methods discussed herein will erase all the data on your Infinix Hot Note (X551), therefore, if need be, you should backup every necessary data on your Infinix Hot Note (X551) before you proceed. II- Your Infinix Hot Note (X551) 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 Note (X551)
1. Power off your Infinix Hot Note (X551). 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.
2. Now, press and hold Volume Down (-) and Power Button for few seconds or until Engineering Mode appears on your Hot Note (X551) screen.
3. As soon as Engineering Mode appears on your Hot Note (X551) 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 Note (X551) 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 Note (X551): Method 2
1. If your Infinix Hot Note (X551) is Switched off, begin by Switching On the phone.
2. From your Infinix Hot Note (X551) 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 Note (X551) will be erased/formatted following this step.
5. Select OK to confirm the whole process.
6. Now, wait patiently while your Infinix Hot Note (X551) initializes and performs the Data Wipe (Factory Reset) operation until it is completed.
When the whole process is complete, your Infinix Hot Note (X551) will be rebooted hence, your Infinix Hot Note (X551) has been reseted to factory defaults settings and you are now welcomed by the brand new Hot Note (X551).
If after wiping or formating your Hot Note (X551), you still encounter issues or find yourself at FRP Lock screen, you could use these tutorials to help yourself out.
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