Here, we show you how to boot LG X5 to recovery mode and hard reset it from there. And how to factory reset LG X5 from the settings options.
What is Hard Reset?
Hard Reset is the process of wiping or formating your device which in this regard, is LG X5 without having to access the phone itself. By this, you will have to boot the device to recovery mode so that you may access the device recovery partition hence, wipe or format the device from there.
To hard reset your LG X5, you are required to know the specific key combo (key combinations) for booting the device to recovery mode.
NOTE:
Hard Resetting LG X5 will wipe, format all your device data and files. Therefore, I recommend that you backup your important files before you proceed.
What is Factory Reset
Factory Reset is the process of wiping or formating your device, such as LG X5 through the phone settings options. By this method, you must be able to access the phone itself before you can perform a factory reset.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that you can only factory reset your LG X5 if the device is not password locked or not inoperable.
NOTE:
Just like Hard Reset, factory resetting LG X5 will wipe, format all your device data and files. Therefore, I recommend that you backup your important files before you proceed.
When Can you Hard Reset LG X5?
1. When you have forgotten the LG X5 password or passcode.
2. When the device becomes inoperable.
3. When you want to sell, exchange or trade off the device.
4. When you notice certain malfunctions in the LG X5.
5. When your LG X5 reboots incessantly.
6. If the LG X5 is stuck at boot screen, does not boot pass welcome screen.
When Can You Factory Reset LG X5?
1. When you want to sell, exchange or trade off the phone.
2. If you notice the phone malfunctions thus, reboots at some points or so.
How to Hard Reset your LG X5
1. Power Off the device either by removing the battery from the phone or by powering it off normally, whichever is possible. Just power off the device.
2. Press Volume Down button and Power Button together until the LG logo appears on the device screen.
3. Release both buttons as soon as the LG logo appears on the device screen.
4. Now, you should see factory reset menu shown on the device screen.
5 Now, confirm the LG X5 Hard Reset process by pressing the Power button twice.
6. The device should now restart following a brief operation.
7. Succeeded! You have just hard reset your LG X5.
NOTE:
a. Use the Volume-up to navigate up.
b. Use the Volume-down to navigate down.
c. The Power button to select.
How to Factory Reset your LG X5
1. If your device is turned off, turn on the device.
2. Now, go to Settings, General then scroll down until you see Backup & Reset.
3. From the screen, tap Factory Data Reset and then, Reset Phone.
4. From the screen, choose Delete All if you are sure you want to proceed and clear all your phone's data.
5. Now, select Ok to confirm the whole operation.
6. Wait for some minutes or until the phone completes the operation.
6. Now, the device should restart.
7. Succeeded! You have just factory reset your LG X5.
NOTE:
Your device may reboot a couple of times before it finally completes the factory data reset. Just let it do its job without interruptions.
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