HTC Desire Cell Phone User Manual


 
Reset
Performing a hard/factory reset
You can return your phone to its original state, as it was when it left the 
factory. This is also called a hard reset. You might want to do this if you 
are giving your phone to a friend or relative and you want to remove 
all your data first, or if your phone has a persistent problem that is not 
solved by powering off the phone and then powering it on again.
A factory reset is a drastic measure. It permanently erases all your 
personal data and customized settings, and also removes any 
programs you have installed. Make sure that you have backed up the 
information and files you want to keep. 
If your phone hangs or freezes, we recommend that you do a “soft” 
reset instead of a hard/factory reset. To perform a soft reset, remove 
the battery, wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-
installing the battery, turn on the phone.
Performing a factory reset via settings
The most convenient way to do a factory reset is via the phone 
settings.
Press HOME    > MENU, then tap Settings.
Scroll down the screen, and then tap SD & phone storage >
Factory data reset.
On the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone, and then tap 
Erase everything.  
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