Thursday, January 26, 2017

How to Hard Reset (Wipe or Format) Infinix X555 (Zero 4)

More often than not, you will need to wipe, factory reset or format your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) when you forget the password, pattern lock or any other security barriers you may have set on your X555 (Zero 4) to prevent unauthorised third-party access to your device.

It may also be necessary that you format, factory reset or wipe your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) especially, when you notice a sudden change in your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) performances in terms of its speed or level of applications deficiency.


Factory Reset Infinix X555 (Zero 4)

Here, I discuss the step by step procedures involved in wiping, factory reset or formatting your Infinix X555 (Zero 4). NOTE: I- the methods discussed herein will erase all the data on your Infinix X555 (Zero 4), therefore, if need be, you should backup every necessary data on your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) before you proceed. II- Your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) 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 X555 (Zero 4)

1. Power off your Infinix X555 (Zero 4). 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 X555 (Zero 4) -Step 1

2. Now, press and hold Volume Down (-) and Power Button for few seconds or until Engineering Mode appears on your X555 (Zero 4) screen.

Factory Reset X555 (Zero 4) -Step 2

3. As soon as Engineering Mode appears on your X555 (Zero 4) 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 X555 (Zero 4) 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 X555 (Zero 4): Method 2

1. If your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) is Switched off, begin by Switching On the phone.

Format Wipe X555 (Zero 4) -Step 1

2. From your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) 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 X555 (Zero 4) will be erased/formatted following this step.

5. Select OK to confirm the whole process.

6. Now, wait patiently while your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) initializes and performs the Data Wipe (Factory Reset) operation until it is completed.

When the whole process is complete, your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) will be rebooted hence, your Infinix X555 (Zero 4) has been reseted to factory defaults settings and you are now welcomed by the brand new X555 (Zero 4).


If after wiping or formating your X555 (Zero 4), you still encounter issues or find yourself at FRP Lock screen, you could use these tutorials to help yourself out.

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