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How to Factory Reset — Microsoft Lumia 650
How to Factory Reset — Microsoft Lumia 650
The Microsoft Lumia 650 is a 2016 Microsoft Windows 10 device powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm) with 1GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", OLED, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Black, White.
The Lumia 650 is equipped with a Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable, a 8 MP, 720p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 720p front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 122 g.
Factory Reset on the Microsoft Lumia 650 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 — Windows Mobile resets erase everything
From the Today screen, go to Start > Settings > System > Clear Storage
Enter the confirmation code, commonly 1234 by default
Tap 'Yes' to confirm — the device restarts and reinstalls its default configuration
On older stylus models, a physical reset pinhole near the battery only performs a soft restart, not a data wipe
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