How To Hard Reset Vivo Y21

Here you can learn how to hard reset the Vivo Y21 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 Y21 Troubleshooting

Hard Reset Vivo Y21 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Vivo Y21 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 Y21.

Step 1: Start by holding down the Power key for a short while to switch off the device.

Step 2: After that, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.

Step 3: Let go of the Power key as soon as the Vivo logo appears on the screen.

Step 4: You ought to keep holding the Volume Up key until the Recovery Mode appears in front of you.

Step 5: In the next step use the Volume buttons to select “Wipe data” and tap the Power button to confirm.

Step 6: Afterwards from the menu choose “Wipe data” one more time and accept it with the Power button.

Step 8: As soon as the Recovery Mode appears again on the screen accept the option “Reboot your device” using Power Rocker.

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
• 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.
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• 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

Backup Important Data: Ensure that all important data (contacts, photos, videos, documents) is backed up to an external storage device or cloud service, as the reset will erase everything.

Google Account Information: Make sure you remember your Google account credentials. After the reset, you will need to log in with the same Google account to unlock the device if Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is enabled.

Battery Level: Ensure that your phone has a sufficient charge (at least 50%) to prevent it from shutting down during the reset process.

Tips

Recovery Mode Not Accessible: If you cannot access recovery mode, ensure that you are pressing the correct button combination. Try again by holding the Volume Up and Power buttons until the logo appears.

Stuck in Boot Loop: If the phone gets stuck in a boot loop (continuously restarting), try performing the hard reset again via recovery mode.

FRP Lock: If Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is enabled, the device will prompt you to enter the Google account credentials used previously on the device. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized access after a reset.

Device Unresponsive: If the device is completely unresponsive, connect it to a charger and try resetting it again after a few minutes.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I put my Vivo Y21 in recovery mode?

Press the Power key to turn off the mobile. Then hold the Volume Down and Power the button 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 using a code, you can use the following steps:

• Open the Dialer: Go to the phone’s dialer app, where you normally make phone calls.
• Enter the Code: Dial the following code: *#*#7780#*#*

This code will initiate a factory reset, also known as a soft reset. It will erase all user data and settings, but it will not affect the internal storage content such as photos, music, or documents.

3. What is the code for the hard reset of an Android phone?

There isn’t a universal code for performing a hard reset (factory reset) on all Android phones. The method for performing a hard reset can vary depending on the manufacturer and model of the device. However, there are some common methods you can try:

Settings Menu

• Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
• Scroll down and select “System” or “General Management.”
• Look for “Reset,” “Backup & Reset,” or “System” options.
• Select “Factory Data Reset” or “Reset.”
• Confirm the action and enter your PIN or password if prompted.
• Wait for the reset process to complete, and the device will reboot.

Resources

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