How To Hard Reset Vivo iQOO 9

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo iQOO 9 Android mobile. You can unlock your mobile when you forget your mobile password with these methods.

Some reset methods deletes all your mobile data. So read carefully before reset your mobile.

What is Hard Reset?

A Hard reset is a software restore of an electronic device to its original system state by erasing all previously stored data on the device.

Here is the detailed guide about Hard Reset

If you have any other problems check out this page Vivo iQOO 9 Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo iQOO 9 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo iQOO 9 mobile with recovery mode without any software or tools.

This Hard reset method will delete

• Photos, videos
• Contacts
• Installed apps and settings etc.

The following tutorial shows all the steps of master reset Vivo iQOO 9.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO iQOO 9.

Step 2: Press and keep the Power button + the Volume Up simultaneously.

Step 3: After a while, the Fast boot mode activates.

Step 4: As the fourth step, pick Recovery Mode. To do it use Volume keys to move and Power button to finish.

Step 5: Fifthly, use the Clear Data option and Clear all data. Tap on the screen to select the option.

Step 6: Finally, pick OK and enter your password if you have it. Your phone will be wiped.

Step 7: Then pick the Recovery Menu, by the Return button.

Step 8: Choose the Restart option to reboot your phone.

Step 9: Successfully completed reset your mobile.

Hard Reset Remotely with Google Find My Device

If you lose your Android device, you can easily find your device if you turn on the Google Find My Device option.

To lock erase or Reset an Android device remotely, make sure that mobile:

• Has power on
• Is connected to mobile data or WiFi
• Is signed in to your Google (Gmail) Account
• Has Find My Device turned on
• Is visible on Google Play

Note: If your mobile is off or is not connected to mobile data or WiFi, you may still find its most recent location if you’ve enabled the Store recent location option.

Steps to Erase Device Remotely:

• Take another mobile or Computer and on a browser, go to android.com/find.
• Sign in with your Google account which is used in your lost mobile.
• The lost device gets a notification.
• Now, You can see your device location (The location is approximate and may not be accurate).
• If you get a prompt on the screen, tap Enable lock & erase.
• Now you can see three options on the screen. 1. Play sound, 2. Secure device, 3. Erase device.
• Select what you want to do.
• Use the erase device option to reset your mobile.

Here is the detailed information about Google Find My Device.

Hard Reset with third-party software

If the above method is not working, you can use some third-party apps to reset or unlock your device.

Here we provide the best software to Reset and unlock your Android mobile.

Check out this link for Best Software’s for Android Mobile Hard Reset.

Additional Information

• A hard reset is recommended when your Vivo iQOO 9 is experiencing software issues, lagging, or freezing, or if you’re planning to sell or give away the device.
• Performing a hard reset erases all data, including apps, contacts, photos, and personal settings. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.
• This method applies to the Vivo iQOO 9 model specifically. Other Vivo models may have slightly different procedures for hard resetting.
• Ensure that your device is sufficiently charged or plugged into a power source before initiating the hard reset process to prevent any interruptions.
• If your device is unresponsive or you’re unable to access the settings menu, you can also perform a hard reset using hardware buttons by booting into recovery mode.
• After completing the hard reset, you’ll need to set up your Vivo iQOO 9 again, including configuring Wi-Fi, signing in to your Google account, and reinstalling apps.
• Contact Vivo customer support or refer to the user manual for further assistance or clarification regarding the hard reset process specific to your device.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo iQOO 9 in recovery mode?

Press the Power key to turn off the mobile. Then hold the Volume Down and Power buttons for a couple of seconds. After a while, the Fast boot mode activates. As the fourth step, pick Recovery Mode. To do it use Volume keys to move and Power button to finish.

2. What are the risks of hard reset?

Performing a hard reset on your device can be a useful troubleshooting step, but there are also some risks and considerations to be aware of:

Data Loss: The most significant risk of a hard reset is the loss of all data on your device. This includes contacts, photos, videos, messages, app data, and settings.

Factory Reset Protection (FRP): If your device has FRP (Factory Reset Protection) enabled and you perform a hard reset without removing your Google account beforehand, you may encounter issues with device activation after the reset.

Inability to Undo: Once you initiate a hard reset, the process cannot be undone. All data on the device will be erased, and the device will be restored to its original factory settings.

System Stability: While a hard reset can often resolve software-related issues, there’s a small risk that it may not fully address the underlying problem or could potentially introduce new issues.

Resources

• Here is the link for Vivo official support (Change your location at the bottom of the page).