How To Hard Reset Vivo U3

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo U3 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 U3 Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo U3 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo U3 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 U3.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO U3.

Step 2: Then press and keep the Power button + the Volume Up at the same time.

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 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

Important Precautions and Troubleshooting Tips

Backup Important Data: A hard reset will delete all user data. Ensure you back up your contacts, messages, photos, videos, and any other important files. You can use Vivo’s cloud service, Google Drive, or any other backup service.

Charge Your Battery: Ensure your phone has at least a 50% charge to avoid any interruptions during the reset process. If possible, keep the phone plugged into a power source.

Check for Google Account: Make sure you know your Google account credentials (email and password) associated with the device. After a factory reset, you may need to verify your Google account during setup as part of the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature.

Soft Reset: If your phone is unresponsive but you don’t want to perform a factory reset, you can try a soft reset by holding down the Power button for about 10-15 seconds until the phone restarts. This will not erase any data.

Stuck in Recovery Mode: If you find your phone stuck in Recovery Mode, select “Reboot system now” to restart the phone. If the problem persists, you might need professional assistance from Vivo support.

System Updates: After performing a factory reset, check for any system updates to ensure your phone runs the latest firmware. Go to Settings > System Update and follow the prompts to update your device.

Contact Support: If you encounter issues that you cannot resolve, it might be best to contact Vivo customer support or visit an authorized service center for professional assistance.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo U3 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 the Volume keys to move and the Power button to finish

2. How to break the vivo app lock password?

If you’ve forgotten the app lock password on your Vivo device, you can try the following methods to reset or bypass the app lock. Please note that these steps are intended for legitimate use only, such as when you have forgotten your password.

Resources

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