How To Hard Reset Vivo Neo 5

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo Neo 5 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 Neo5 Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo Neo 5 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo Neo 5 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 Neo 5.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO Neo 5.

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

Troubleshooting Common Issues Post-Reset:

Stuck in Boot Loop: If your phone is stuck in a boot loop, try repeating the hard reset process using the hardware buttons method.

Recovery Mode Not Accessible: Ensure you are pressing the correct button combination (Power + Volume Up) simultaneously and holding them until the Vivo logo appears.

Data Not Wiped: If data is not wiped after the reset, make sure to select the correct option in the recovery menu. “Wipe data/factory reset” should be chosen.

Special Notes for Vivo Neo 5 Users:

Funtouch OS Specifics: Vivo Neo 5 runs on Vivo’s custom Funtouch OS. Some options and terminologies might differ slightly from standard Android settings.

Security Features: If you have enabled features like Find My Device or have a Google account associated with your phone, ensure you have the credentials to log back in post-reset.

Software Updates: After a reset, it’s advisable to check for software updates to ensure your device is running the latest version for security and performance enhancements.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo Neo 5 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 is the code to reset the vivo phone?

To reset a Vivo phone using a specific code, you can use the following USSD code, which works on most Vivo models: *#*#7780#*#*

Steps to Use the Reset Code:

Open the Dialer: Go to the phone app where you usually dial numbers.

Enter the Code: Type *#*#7780#*#*.

Confirm the Reset: A prompt will appear asking you to confirm the factory reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

Resources

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