How to Hard Reset — Nokia 8
How to Hard Reset — Nokia 8
The Nokia 8 is a 2017 Android 7.1.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) with 4GB | 6GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.3", IPS LCD, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper.
The 8 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable, a 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 13 MP, 4K front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 160 g.
Hard resetting your Nokia 8 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 Nokia 8
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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