Mobile phones have a variety of settings and options. Sometimes it becomes necessary to reset them. For example, in case of system failures. Today we will be interested in products from Nokia. It works with Windows Phone. And most modern smartphones use the Android base. Therefore, not everyone understands exactly how to handle Windows Background. Today we are going to learn how to reset settings to " Nokia Lumia". This can be done in several ways. The owner of the device can choose exactly how to proceed. It all depends on personal preferences.
Reset methods
To begin with, we need to understand what kind of developments generally take place. How to reset settings on Nokia Lumia? There are two options.
Today, rolling back settings on devices is carried out as follows:
- through the program menu;
- by pressing a key combination.
As has already been emphasized, there is no significant difference in which method to use. Subscribers can make their own choice. Next we will talk in more detail about how to reset settings on a Nokia Lumia.
Phone menu
First, let's look at the most convenient and common method. We are talking about resetting parameters using the device’s context menu. Such a step will result in all settings on the phone returning to factory settings. At the same time, the smartphone becomes like new. Operations performed using the context menu are usually considered emergency. But they are the ones that are used most often.
Resetting settings on Nokia Lumia is carried out as follows:
- Turn on mobile phone. Wait until it is fully loaded and ready for further work.
- Open the main menu of the gadget.
- Go to the "Settings" - "About device" section.
- Click on the line "Recovery" standard settings".
- Enter the transaction confirmation code. To do this, you need to know the device lock code.
That's all. After the completed operations, the settings on the Nokia Lumia phone will be reset. A similar algorithm of actions is suitable for all models of the mentioned smartphone. The difference is that some phones do not have an "About device" option. IN in this case It's called "About the Product". This is a normal phenomenon and should not cause resentment.
Buttons to help
If you want to reset the Nokia Lumia 520 to factory settings, you can first try using a secret combination of buttons on the phone. This approach works on all Nokias. A hard reset, for example, saves account settings. All other parameters are erased when using this solution. But it should not be confused with using a secret combination.
How to reset settings on Nokia Lumia 520 and not only using buttons? Must use the following algorithm actions:
- Turn off your mobile phone. All manipulations must be carried out only when the device is turned off.
- Press the volume and power buttons simultaneously. Hold them for a few seconds.
- After that, press the power button. This must be done when an exclamation mark appears on the display.
- Press the volume down button.
At this stage, the settings on the Nokia Lumia will be reset. The device will turn on automatically after processing the operation is completed.
Hard reset
The last solution is a hard reset. As already noted, the operation does not affect changing profile settings. What do you need to reset settings on Nokia in this way?
To do this you will need:
- Turn on the phone. Unlike the previously proposed algorithm, a hardware reset is performed when the gadget is turned on.
- Press the volume and power buttons. Hold them in this position for about 5 seconds.
- The phone will turn off. Release the buttons and click on "Enable".
Ready! Your device will be reset after using one of the suggested methods. All these techniques are equally effective on all Nokia Lumia.
Results
Now it’s clear how you can reset the settings on a Nokia Lumia. There is nothing difficult or incomprehensible in this operation! Even a novice user can cope with the task.
Some people say that you cannot reset your smartphone by yourself. It is not true. All the techniques offered to your attention do not require any special skills or knowledge. They allow you to return to factory settings in seconds.
It is also not recommended to use various programs and applications to reset your phone. Only the previously mentioned techniques are considered official and effective. After using them, the risk of system failures and malfunctions is minimal.
If you don’t want to reset the parameters yourself, you need to take the phone to service center. They will definitely help you bring your idea to life, guaranteeing the safety of your actions.
How to make Soft or Hard Reset on Nokia Lumia phones in this manual (in continuation of the post)
Not all technology in the world is ideal; there is none at all! This also applies to Nokia Lumia phones. Yes, the phones are good and high quality, but like any operating system, they can freeze or go into a coma, but they don’t have a “Reset” button, like on computers, and many phones don’t even have the battery removed to reset the phone... Sometimes you have to come up with something various ways hard and soft reboots of phones to restore their working state, these were also invented by Nokia.
There are two types of resetting your phone and deleting content: Hard Reset And Soft Reset, which in most cases will bring your “beloved pet” back to life without visiting service centers and without wasting unnecessary nerves and energy.
Soft Reset on Nokia Lumia
Soft Reset fixes minor software glitches. In its action, Soft Reset is similar to simply removing and then replacing the smartphone battery. But, unfortunately, the cases of the latest Nokia devices are tightly sealed, and they can only be opened by contacting the Service Center.
As shown in the picture above, press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons until the smartphone vibrates three times. A few seconds after this, the phone should reboot successfully.
Hard Reset on Nokia Lumia
Sometimes a regular “soft reboot” does not help to “revive” the smartphone. In such cases, there is nothing left but a hard reboot (that is, Hard Reset).
Important! All information stored on the phone will be lost when performing a Hard Reset.
If the phone is turned on and working, you can reboot through the menu: Settings -> Device information -> Reset settings. This will roll back all settings of your device to factory settings. If the operating system is frozen and does not want to boot, use the method described below:
Step 1: Turn off your phone.
Step 2. Perform a 3-button reset
Almost all Nokia smartphones have an inconvenient 3-button reset. As with Soft Reset, you will need to hold down the Volume Down and Power + Camera buttons. Hold all three buttons until the phone vibrates, then release the Power button, but hold the Camera and Volume Down buttons for another 5 seconds.
Step 3. The phone is rebooted! On this moment, all settings of your device have been restored to factory settings.
Attention! These methods do not always help, it also happens that the phone cannot be revived without visiting the Service Center, but as a rule, for most cases of errors, these two methods help and bring the phone back to life. If this does not happen, then it is better not to experiment and take your Nokia Lumia phone to the Service Center, where it will be repaired under warranty.
At the moment, there are no ideal phones that would not have to be configured or repaired. Nokia Lumia smartphones are also no exception. Yes, they are really made of very high quality, but they can freeze from time to time. There is often a need to reset settings, but not all users know how to correctly perform such an operation. The smartphone manufacturer has provided the capabilities of a so-called “soft” and “hard” reset. Using this, it is sometimes possible to “reanimate” a constantly frozen phone. So, as mentioned above, there are two reset options. A “soft” reset or Soft Reset is used when it is necessary to eliminate minor failures. Hard Reset is used to eliminate more serious errors.
Note! When performing a Hard Reset, all information stored on the smartphone will be erased.
If the phone is still turned on, you can reboot using the standard phone menu. To do this, you need to open the settings, then go to the “Device Information” section and select “Reset settings”. After this, all settings will be reset.
If, then you will have to go a little different way.
1. First you need to turn off the device.
2. Then you need to reboot using a combination of 3 keys.
Almost all Nokia smartphones are equipped with a 3-button reset. You need to hold down three buttons that are on the side panel. After the device vibrates, you need to release one button and hold the other two for a few more seconds.
3. After the device reboots, the settings will be restored to standard.
The use of these methods does not guarantee 100% results. They only help eliminate the most minor errors. Sometimes you can’t restore your smartphone’s functionality on your own. In this case, you must contact a specialized service center.
Let's look at how to reset your Nokia Lumia 920 to factory settings.
This article is not a guide to action. All responsibility for the service of your device lies with you.
Hard reset
If your phone experiences a hardware failure, it is recommended to first perform a hard reset to factory settings. This does not erase the settings account Windows Live ID and user data.
Since this phone model does not allow the user to remove the battery independently, it has a special electronic circuit that turns off the power to the phone when certain buttons are pressed.
To perform a hard reset, press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons for 5 seconds. The phone screen will turn black (the phone will turn off). Then press the phone's power button.
Soft reset/
A soft reset through the operating system returns the phone to the state it was just purchased.
ATTENTION! When performing this procedure, all user data will be erased!
The first thing you should always do is try a hard reset.
Option 1: via menu
This option can be used if you know the lock code.
- Select Menu > Settings > About product > Restore default settings (Settings > About > reset your phone)
- Then you will need to enter the lock code.
Option 2: via secret button combination
This option can be used if the phone is locked and you do not know the lock code.
Step 1
Make sure your phone is turned off. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons until an exclamation mark appears on your phone screen.
Step 2
Use the following button combination:
1. volume up button
2. volume down button
3. power button
4. volume down button
Step 3
The phone's settings will be reset and it will turn on automatically.
Sometimes it happens that the phone bricks or freezes (gears spin) on long time. To get the phone out of this state, you can reflash it according to the instructions “”, or take it to an official Nokia service center, where they should reflash it for you free of charge.
No technique in the world is perfect, in principle there is no such thing at all! And Nokia Lumia smartphones are no exception. The phones in this line are of high quality and good, but still this is an operating system that can freeze or fall into a coma.
Unfortunately, they do not have a “Reset” button like on a PC, and even the batteries on some phone models cannot be removed. We have to come up with a variety of ways to reboot the phone and restore it to working condition. Such methods were invented by Nokia. There are two options to reset settings and delete content - a hard reset (Hard Reset) and a soft reset (Soft Reset). In most cases, they will breathe life into your device, without the need to visit Service Centers and waste extra nerves and energy. Let's take a closer look at these methods to force a phone reboot, after which your smartphones should come back to life and continue working.
is a soft reboot that can fix minor software glitches. The principle of operation of this method is similar to removing and replacing a smartphone battery. But, alas, the latest Nokia models have cases that are securely locked, and can only be opened at the Service Center.
Repeat the steps as in the picture - hold down the Volume Down and Power buttons until your phone vibrates three times. After a few seconds, the smartphone should reboot.
– this is a hard reboot, which is used if Soft Reset does not help. But here it is very important to know that with this method, all information on the phone is erased.
If the phone is functioning, then a reboot can be done through the menu. To do this, go to “Settings” - “Device information” - “Reset settings”. This will restore your device to factory settings.
Almost all Nokia phones have an inconvenient reboot using 3 buttons – Volume Down, “Power” and the camera button. All three buttons are held down until the phone vibrates. After this, you release the "Power" button, but continue to hold the other two buttons, for about 5 seconds. A reboot has occurred! And all existing settings were rolled back to factory settings.
Very important! Sometimes these methods may not help and you should contact the Service Center. But, as practice shows, in most cases of a Hard or Soft error, a reset brings the smartphone back to life. If everything remains unchanged, do not take risks and take the phone to the Service Center, where they will fix it for you under warranty.
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