How To Hard Reset Vivo iQOO U1

Here you can learn how to hard reset Vivo iQOO U1 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.

Here is the detailed guide about Hard Reset

If you have any other problems check out this page Vivo iQOO U1 Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo iQOO U1 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo iQOO U1 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 U1.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO iQOO U1.

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
• It 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 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

Backup Data: Before proceeding with a hard reset, ensure you have backed up all important data such as contacts, photos, videos, and documents. A hard reset will erase all data on the phone.

Battery Level: It’s advisable to perform a hard reset when your phone has sufficient battery charge to avoid any interruptions during the process.

Locked Phone: If your phone is locked and you cannot access the settings or Recovery Mode, the method involving key combinations (hardware keys) is typically used.

Notes:

• The exact wording of options in Recovery Mode may vary slightly depending on the Vivo iQOO U1’s firmware version.

• Be patient during the reset process as it may take several minutes to complete.

• If you are unable to access Recovery Mode due to a software issue or a locked phone, consider contacting Vivo customer support for further assistance.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo iQOO U1 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. How do I factory reset my phone if I forgot my PIN?

If you’ve forgotten the PIN or password to your Vivo phone and cannot access the device, you can still perform a factory reset using the following method. Please note that this process will erase all data on your phone, so it’s essential to have backed up your important data beforehand if possible.

Resources

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