OnePlus 5

 

A hard reset, also known as a factory reset, will delete all information on a device and restore the software back to it’s original manufacturer settings. A hard reset should only be done if absolutely necessary as it removes all data from your device. Perform a hard reset if your OnePlus 5 is experiencing any of the following issues:

  • Forgot your password
  • Constant freezing
  • Crashing applications
  • Touchscreen Issues
  • Can’t hear
  • Can’t make or receive calls
  • Sync issues
  • Sound issues

 

First Method

 

Step 1

Ensure that your OnePlus 5 is turned off by pressing the power button.

 

OnePlus 5

 

Step 2

 

Press and hold the Volume Down Button + Power button, until you see OnePlus logo. Once the OnePlus logo appears, release all buttons. Wait for the Android Recovery screen to appear.

 

OnePlus 5

 

Step 3

 

From the Recovery Mode select your desired language to continue. Use the Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm.

OnePlus Hard Reset Language Menu reboot

 

Step 4

 

Next select “wipe data and cahce“. Use the Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm.

 

OnePlus Hard Reset Wipe data and cache Menu reboot

 

Step 5

 

Next, scroll down to “Erase everything” and press the power button to confirm the factory reset.

OnePlus Hard Reset Erase everything Menu reboot

 

Step 6

 

Select the “This can not be undone, continue?” to reset your device..

 

OnePlus Hard Reset This can not be undone Menu reboot

 

Step 7

Select “Reboot” , use the Power button to confirm.

OnePlus Hard Reset Reboot Menu reboot

 

Congratulations! The device has been restored to factory defaults.

 

Second Method
Step 1

Power on your device by pressing the power button

 

OnePlus 5

 

Step 2

From the Home Screen go to Settings and then Advance Settings.

Step 3

Click on Backup & reset.

Step 4

Find and select Reset Device.

Step 5

Click on Erase everything to confirm.

Congratulations! The device has been restored to factory defaults.

WARNING!
A hard Reset will erase all data!
We are not responsible for any deleted or lost data.
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