How To Hard Reset Vivo Y16

Here you can learn how to reset Vivo hard Y16 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 Y16 Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo Y16 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo Y16 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 Y16.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO Y16.

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 not working, you can use some third-party apps to reset or unlock your device.

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Check out this link for Best Software’s for Android Mobile Hard Reset.

Additional Information

Battery Level: Ensure that your device has sufficient battery charge before initiating the hard reset process. It’s recommended to have at least 50% battery charge to prevent any interruptions during the reset.

Google Account: If your device is synced with a Google account and has the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature enabled, you will need to enter the associated Google account credentials after the reset. Make sure you remember the Google account details to avoid being locked out of your device.

SD Card: Remove any SD card from your device before performing the hard reset. Although the hard reset typically only affects the internal storage, removing the SD card ensures that no data stored on it is accidentally erased.

System Updates: Ensure that your device’s system software is up-to-date before performing the hard reset. Sometimes, issues that prompt a reset can be resolved with a software update, so it’s worth checking for any available updates in the settings menu before proceeding with the reset.

Data Backup: Double-check that you have backed up all important data from your device, including contacts, messages, photos, videos, and any other personal files. You can use various methods to back up your data, such as using cloud storage services, transferring files to a computer, or using built-in backup features on your device.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo Y16 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 reset your vivo phone when forget your password?

If you’ve forgotten the password or pattern lock on your Vivo phone, you can still reset it using a few methods. Here’s how:

Using Google Account (Android Device Manager):

• Go to the Google Account Recovery page on a computer or another device.
• Sign in with the Google account associated with your Vivo phone.
• Select your Vivo device from the list of devices linked to your Google account.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the screen lock (password or pattern).
• Once reset, you can set up a new screen lock on your Vivo phone.

Resources

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