How To Hard Reset Vivo V5 Plus

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo V5 Plus 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 V5 Plus Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo V5 Plus with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo V5 Plus 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 V5 Plus.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO V5 Plus.

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: Select “Recovery” by using Volume Up and press the Power button once.

Step 5: In the next step select “Wipe data” by using the Volume buttons and press the Power key once.

Step 6: Then choose “OK” and click the Power button once.

Step 7: Now select “Back” by using the Volume buttons to scroll down and the Power key to confirm that.

Step 8: At the end choose “Reboot system” with the Power button.

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 are providing 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 Important Data: Before proceeding with the hard reset, ensure that you have backed up all important data such as contacts, photos, videos, documents, and any other files you want to keep. The hard reset process will erase all data from your device’s internal storage.

Battery Level: It’s recommended to perform the hard reset when your phone has sufficient battery charge. If the battery level is low, consider charging your device before initiating the reset to prevent any interruptions during the process.

External Storage: If you have inserted a microSD card into your Vivo V5 Plus, remove it before performing the hard reset. The reset process typically only affects the internal storage of the device, but removing the external storage can prevent any accidental data loss from the microSD card.

Google Account: If your Vivo V5 Plus is associated with a Google account for features like Find My Device or for downloading apps from the Play Store, you may need to enter your Google account credentials after the reset to unlock the device.

Factory Reset Protection (FRP): In some cases, after performing a factory reset, your Vivo V5 Plus may be subject to Factory Reset Protection (FRP). FRP is a security feature designed to prevent unauthorized access to a device after it has been reset to factory settings. If FRP is enabled on your device, you will need to enter the Google account credentials that were previously associated with the device to proceed with the setup.

Stable Connection: If you choose to reset your Vivo V5 Plus via the Settings menu, ensure that the device has a stable internet connection. This can help in completing the reset process smoothly, especially if the device needs to verify any accounts or download updates during the setup.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo V5 Plus 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. Let go of the Power key when the Vivo logo shows up. From the appearing languages list, click on the English position, and the Recovery menu will be on the screen then.

2. How to restart the phone without the screen?

Restarting a phone without using the screen can be a bit tricky, but it’s possible. Here’s how you can do it:

Force Restart: Most smartphones can be restarted by performing a force restart, which involves pressing and holding specific buttons on the device. The exact combination of buttons varies depending on the make and model of the phone

Remove and Reinsert the Battery: If your phone has a removable battery, you can power it off by removing the battery and then reinserting it after a few seconds.

Use External Controls: Some phones have external controls or buttons that can be used to perform actions such as restarting the device.

Resources

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