A factory data (hard) reset may help with a blank or frozen screen,
apps crashing or freezing, keypad/touchscreen problems, can't hear,
device making noises, can't make or receive calls, and device won't
sync.
Perform a factory data reset only if absolutely necessary as it removes all data including:
Perform a factory data reset only if absolutely necessary as it removes all data including:
- Microsoft® account
- System and app data
- App settings
- Downloaded apps
- Media (Music, pictures and videos, etc.)
- Ensure that the device is powered off.
- Press and hold the Volume Down button (located on the right-edge of the device; above the power button) until instructed to release in step 4.
- Press and hold the Power button until the device vibrates (approximately 2 seconds) then release.
Alternatively, connect the device to an approved USB charger while continuing to hold the volume down button. - When the restore screen appears (exclamation mark), release the Volume Down button.
- From the restore screen, press then release the following buttons to initiate the reset process:
- Volume Up
- Volume Down
- Power
- Volume Down
To setup the device after the reset has completed, refer to Initial Activation and Setup.
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