How To Hard Reset Vivo Y20i

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo Y20i 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 Y20i Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo Y20i with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo Y20i 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 Y20i.

Step 1: At the start, use the Power button to disable the VIVO Y20i.

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 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

Battery Level: Before initiating a hard reset, ensure your Vivo Y20i has sufficient battery charge. It’s recommended to have at least 50% battery to avoid any interruption during the reset process.

Google Account Removal: If your Vivo Y20i has a Google account linked to it and you plan to sell or give away the device after the reset, it’s crucial to remove the Google account beforehand. To do this, go to “Settings” > “Accounts” > “Google” > Select the Google account > Tap on the three dots in the top right corner > “Remove account”.

SIM and SD Card Removal: It’s a good practice to remove the SIM card and SD card from your Vivo Y20i before performing a hard reset. This prevents any accidental deletion of data stored on the SIM card or SD card during the reset process.

Data Encryption: If your device has encryption enabled, ensure you know the encryption password before performing the reset. This password may be required to decrypt the data after the reset.

Offline Mode: It’s recommended to put your Vivo Y20i in offline mode or remove it from any active network connections (Wi-Fi or mobile data) before initiating the hard reset. This prevents any unwanted updates or interruptions during the reset process.

Factory Reset Protection (FRP): If your device has FRP enabled, you’ll need to know the Google account credentials associated with the device to complete the setup process after the reset. Make sure you have this information before proceeding.

Check for Updates: After performing the hard reset and setting up your device again, it’s a good idea to check for any available software updates. This ensures that your Vivo Y20i is running the latest firmware with security patches and bug fixes.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo Y20i 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. What is the code to reset the Vivo phone?

To reset a Vivo phone, you typically don’t need a specific code. Instead, you can perform a reset through the phone’s settings menu or by using hardware buttons to enter recovery mode. However, if you’re referring to a code to initiate a reset, some Vivo phones may have a factory reset option within the system settings that requires a PIN or pattern to proceed. This PIN or pattern is typically set by the user during the initial setup of the device or can be changed later in the security settings.

3. Does factory reset remove the lock?

A factory reset typically removes user data and settings from the device, but it may or may not remove a lock depending on the type of lock and the device’s settings. Screen Lock (PIN, Pattern, Password), Google Account (FRP Lock), Carrier or Network Lock.

Resources

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