Yes you can reset Realme phone in two ways: through the settings menu or by using recovery mode. Just remember, both methods will wipe out all your data and settings, so back up anything important first.
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How to reset Realme Phone in settings
Resetting via Settings (the easy way):
- Go to the Settings app on your Realme phone.
- Look for either “System” or “Additional Settings” (depending on your Realme UI version).
- Tap on “Backup and reset” or “Reset options.”
- You’ll find several reset options. Choose “Erase all data” (factory reset).
- If prompted, enter your lock screen PIN or password. Confirm the reset, and your phone will take care of the rest.
How to reset Realme Phone in Recovery Mode
Resetting via Recovery Mode (for when you can’t access settings):
- Make sure your Realme phone is completely turned off.
- Press and hold both the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously. Keep holding even after the phone vibrates.
- After a few seconds, you’ll see the Realme logo. You can then release the buttons.
- Use the volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select. Choose “Wipe data” or “Format data.”
- Just a heads up, you’ll get a warning message. Confirm that you want to erase all data and proceed with the formatting.
- Finally, select “Reboot” and wait for your phone to restart. It’ll boot up like it’s fresh out of the box.
How to factory reset a Realme?
resetting your Realme smartphone to its factory settings, you’ve got a couple of ways to do it. Here’s how to go about each method:
- Using Phone Settings (for realme UI 3.0 and above):
- First, open up the Settings app.
- Then, head to either System or Additional Settings.
- Look for the option called Back up and reset and select it.
- Next, tap on Reset Phone.
- Now, you’ll have a few choices:
- Reset network settings: This will only reset settings related to your network connections.
- Reset all settings: This will revert all settings back to their default state.
- Erase all data: This option wipes everything from your phone, including photos, music, and other personal stuff.
- Using Recovery Mode:
- Start by turning off your Realme smartphone.
- Then, press and hold down both the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.
- Keep holding until you see the Realme logo, then let go of the buttons.
- Now, you’ll be prompted to select your preferred language.
- After that, choose Wipe Data.
- Then, select Format Data.
- You’ll need to enter a verification code.
- Finally, confirm by selecting Format. Just a friendly reminder, doing a factory reset means waving goodbye to all your data.
So, don’t forget to back up anything important before you go ahead.
