More often than not, you will need to wipe, factory reset or format your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) when you forget the password, pattern lock or any other security barriers you may have set on your Surf Viva (X405) to prevent unauthorised third-party access to your device.
It may also be necessary that you format, factory reset or wipe your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) especially, when you notice a sudden change in your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) 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 Surf Viva (X405). NOTE: I- the methods discussed herein will erase all the data on your Infinix Surf Viva (X405), therefore, if need be, you should backup every necessary data on your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) before you proceed. II- Your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) 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 Surf Viva (X405)
1. Power off your Infinix Surf Viva (X405). 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 Surf Viva (X405) screen.
3. As soon as Engineering Mode appears on your Surf Viva (X405) 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 Surf Viva (X405) 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 Surf Viva (X405): Method 2
1. If your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) is Switched off, begin by Switching On the phone.
2. From your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) 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 Surf Viva (X405) will be erased/formatted following this step.
5. Select OK to confirm the whole process.
6. Now, wait patiently while your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) initializes and performs the Data Wipe (Factory Reset) operation until it is completed.
When the whole process is complete, your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) will be rebooted hence, your Infinix Surf Viva (X405) has been reseted to factory defaults settings and you are now welcomed by the brand new Surf Viva (X405).
If after wiping or formating your Surf Viva (X405), you still encounter issues or find yourself at FRP Lock screen, you could use these tutorials to help yourself out.
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