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How to Hard Reset — HMD Skyline
How to Hard Reset — HMD Skyline
The HMD Skyline is a 2024 Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) with 12GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", P-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10, 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz.
The Skyline is equipped with a 4600 mAh, user replaceable, a 108 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS main camera, a 50 MP, 1080p@30/60fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 209.5 g.
Hard resetting your HMD Skyline via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off HMD Skyline
Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears
Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power
If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'
Select 'Reboot system now'
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