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How to Recovery Mode — HTC Windows Phone 8X
How to Recovery Mode — 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.
Recovery Mode 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.
Used for cache wipes, factory resets, and advanced repairs.
Windows Phone devices don't have a separate Recovery Mode partition like Android
For serious software problems, connect the device to a PC with the appropriate Zune/Windows Phone updater software and use its repair/reinstall option
For everyday issues, use the Factory Reset guide instead
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