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How to Hard Reset — HTC One (E8)

Hard ResetAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)

How to Hard Reset — HTC One (E8)

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The HTC One (E8) is a 2014 Android 4.4.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) with 2GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", Super LCD3, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in White, red, black.

The One (E8) is equipped with a Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 145 g.

Hard resetting your HTC One (E8) 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.

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All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.

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Power off HTC One (E8)

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Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears

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Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power

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If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up

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Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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