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How to Factory Reset — HTC Arrive

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How to Factory Reset — HTC Arrive

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The HTC Arrive is a 2010 Microsoft Windows Phone 7 device powered by the Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 with 576MB and 16GB | 8GB internal storage. It features a 3.6", TFT, 256K colors, 480.0x800.0 display and is available in Black.

The Arrive is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery, a 720p main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 185 g.

Factory Reset on the HTC Arrive works differently than it does on Android, since this platform uses its own menus and terminology. Follow the steps below, written specifically for this device rather than adapted from Android instructions.

All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.

1

Back up your data first via your Microsoft account

2

Open Settings

3

Tap 'About'

4

Tap 'Reset your phone'

5

Confirm the warning — this erases all data and reinstalls the default settings

6

The device restarts and walks through initial setup again

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