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How to Hard Reset — HTC One XL

Hard ResetAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

How to Hard Reset — HTC One XL

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The HTC One XL is a 2012 Android 4.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus with 1GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 4.7", Super IPS LCD2, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Gray, White.

The One XL is equipped with a Non-removable Li-Po 1800 mAh battery, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. main camera, a 3 MP, 720p front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 129 g.

Hard resetting your HTC One XL 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 XL

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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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