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Sync, backup, and reset
Resetting HTC Desire 501 (Hard reset)
If HTC Desire 501 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a
factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the
phone back to its initial state — the state before you turned on the phone for the first
time.
The following will be removed from the phone when you do a factory reset:
§ Your Google Account
§ All accounts you've added in Settings > Accounts & sync and the data
associated with these accounts
§ Personal data that you've created or synced to the phone such as your profile,
contacts, messages, email, calendar events, and more
§ System and application data and settings
§ Downloaded apps
Files such as your music, photos, videos, and documents will also be deleted if you
select the Erase all data option.
Be sure to back up any data and files you want to keep before you do a factory reset.
A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including
personal information.
Performing a factory reset from settings
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap
2. Tap Backup & reset.
3. Tap Reset phone.
4. If you want to permanently delete media and other data on HTC Desire 501, tap
Erase all data.
5. Tap Reset phone, and then tap OK.
Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons
If you can't turn HTC Desire 501 on or access settings, you can still perform a factory
reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Desire 501.
The Fast boot option in Settings > Power must not be selected.
1. Remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, then reinsert the battery.
2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the
POWER button.
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