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How to Soft Reset — HTC Windows Phone 8X
How to Soft 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.
Soft 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.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
Press and hold the End/Power key on HTC Windows Phone 8X for a few seconds until it restarts
If it's unresponsive, remove and reinsert the battery if the back cover is removable
For sealed-battery models, hold the Power key for 15–20 seconds to force a restart
This does not erase any data
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