How To Hard Reset Vivo X9i

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo X9i 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 X9i Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo X9i with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo X9i 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 X9i.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO X9i.

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

Step 3: When Recovery Mode pops up release all keys.

Step 4: From this menu navigate by using Volume keys to choose “wipe data/factory reset” and press the Power button once.

Step 5: After that select “yes”. Use the Volume keys to scroll down and the Power button to confirm that.

Step 6: At last select “reboot system now” by using the Power key.

Step 7: 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

Backup Important Data: Ensure that you back up important data such as contacts, messages, photos, and apps before performing a hard reset. You can use Vivo’s cloud services, Google Drive, or other backup solutions.

Battery Charge: Make sure your device has at least a 50% charge to prevent it from shutting down during the reset process.

Google Account: After the reset, if your device is linked to a Google account, you might be prompted to enter the account credentials during the initial setup. This is a security measure to ensure the device is not being used without permission.

Third-Party Apps: Any apps installed after you bought the device will be removed. You’ll need to reinstall them from the Google Play Store.

Firmware Updates: If you had updated the firmware after purchasing the device, the hard reset will not downgrade it. The firmware will remain at its current version.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo X9i 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. When Recovery Mode pops up release all keys. From this menu navigate by using Volume keys to choose “wipe data/factory reset” and press the Power button once.

2. What is the code to reset the vivo phone?

To reset a Vivo phone using a code, you typically use the dialer to enter a specific code. However, these codes may not work on all Vivo models and software versions, and using them can result in the loss of all data on the device. It is important to back up your data before proceeding.

Resources

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