A hard reset, also known as a factory reset, on your Nokia Lumia 920 will restore the device to its original factory default settings, effectively erasing all personal data and settings from the phone.
Performing a Factory Reset on Your Nokia Lumia 920
To hard reset your Nokia Lumia 920 and restore it to its factory default settings, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Access the App List: From your phone's home screen, slide your finger to the left on the display to open the app list.
- Open Settings: Scroll down and press Settings.
- Navigate to Phone Information: Within the Settings menu, press about.
- Initiate Reset: Press reset your phone.
- Confirm Reset (First Time): A confirmation prompt will appear. Press yes to accept.
- Confirm Reset (Second Time): Another confirmation prompt will appear, usually warning about data loss. Press yes to confirm the action.
After confirming, your Nokia Lumia 920 will begin the reset process. This may take a few moments. Once completed, the phone will restart, and you will need to follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device as if it were new, preparing it for use.
Important Considerations Before Resetting
Performing a hard reset is a significant action that will erase all data. It's crucial to take the following precautions:
- Backup Your Data: Before initiating the reset, ensure you have backed up any important photos, videos, contacts, messages, and other personal files that you wish to keep. A hard reset will permanently delete all data stored on your phone.
- Charge Your Device: Make sure your Nokia Lumia 920 has a sufficient battery charge (at least 50% or more, ideally connected to a charger) to prevent it from shutting down during the reset process. An interrupted reset can potentially lead to software issues.
- Understand Data Erase: Be fully aware that this process will remove all personal information, installed apps, and custom settings, returning the phone to the state it was in when you first purchased it.
