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How to Recovery Mode — Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
How to Recovery Mode — Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM is a 2015 Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10 device powered by the Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) with 1GB and 8GB internal storage. It features a 5.7", IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white.
The Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 171 g.
Recovery Mode on the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM 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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