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How to Hard Reset — Nokia G42

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How to Hard Reset — Nokia G42

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The Nokia G42 is a 2023 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) with 4GB | 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (peak), 720.0x1612.0 display and is available in Gray, Purple, Red.

The G42 is equipped with a Li-Po 5000 mAh, a 50 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 8 MP front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 193.8 g.

Hard resetting your Nokia 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.

1

Power off Nokia G42

2

Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears

3

Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power

4

If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up

5

Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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