Hard Reset your Nexus 4: Two effective ways

Nexus 4 is very reliable but even smartphone from Google may fail or have other problems. If you cannot correct the error, then you can try hard reset your Nexus 4. We note that hard reset deletes all user information (phone numbers, all kinds of accounts, etc.).

Hard reset your Nexus 4 is required not only in case of serious problems, but also for sale of the device to another person. Of course, no one wants to share their contact numbers, important pictures, bookmarks in browser and personal applications. However, it will take a very long time to delete files. Hard reset your Nexus 4 is the fastest and easiest way to clean the smartphone or correct the problem.

Hard reset your Nexus 4 if smartphone is turned on

1. If your phone works properly, it turns on, then you can go to “Settings”, where we are interested in the item “Backup and reset”.
2. Select “Reset” and confirm your choice. The device can be protected from such actions, so you need to enter PIN-code, password or pattern.

Hard reset your Nexus 4 if smartphone does not turn on

Android operating system has so-called system hard reset. It is useful in those situations when Nexus 4 does not turn on.

1. First you need to turn off your Nexus 4.
2. Hold the Power button until the phone powers on. Immediately after this, press and release the volume down button. At the same time you need to hold the Power button.
3. Soon the screen displays the word “Start” with an arrow. It is so-called boot menu. Next, you need to press Volume Down button for few times and choose the recovery mode.
4. Press Power button, it will reboot smartphone in recovery mode. You will see the familiar green android robot, which will be marked with a red exclamation point.
5. Now again have to hold Power button and at the same time press the Volume up button.
6. You will see the menu where you have to select “Delete data and reset» (wipe data). Press the Power key for confirm.
7. And the last step is to confirm the deletion of all files on smartphone. During hard reset your Nexus 4 may stop responding to your taps. Do not worry, just restart it using the Power button.

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