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How to Factory Reset — HTC Windows Phone 8X
How to Factory Reset — HTC Windows Phone 8X
The HTC Windows Phone 8X is a 2012 Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1 device powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus with 1GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 4.3", S-LCD2, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow.
The Windows Phone 8X is equipped with a Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 1 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 130 g.
Factory Reset on the HTC Windows Phone 8X 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.
Back up your data first via your Microsoft account
Open Settings
Tap 'About'
Tap 'Reset your phone'
Confirm the warning — this erases all data and reinstalls the default settings
The device restarts and walks through initial setup again
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