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How to Soft Reset — HTC One XL
How to Soft Reset — HTC One XL
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.
Performing a soft restart on your HTC One XL is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your HTC One XL: hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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