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How to Hard Reset — Motorola Moto G42
How to Hard Reset — Motorola Moto G42
The Motorola Moto G42 is a 2022 Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) with 4GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.4", AMOLED, 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose.
The Moto G42 is equipped with a Li-Po 5000 mAh, a 50 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 175 g.
Hard resetting your Motorola Moto G42 via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off Motorola Moto G42
Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears
Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power
If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'
Select 'Reboot system now'
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