How to Soft Reset — Nokia 3
How to Soft Reset — Nokia 3
The Nokia 3 is a 2017 Android 7.0 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) with 2GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White.
The 3 is equipped with a Li-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable, a 720p@30fps main camera, a 8 MP, 720p front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 140 g.
Performing a soft restart on your Nokia 3 is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your Nokia 3: hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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