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How to Hard Reset — Nokia XR21
How to Hard Reset — Nokia XR21
The Nokia XR21 is a 2023 Android 12 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) with 6GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM), 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Midnight Black, Pine Green.
The XR21 is equipped with a Li-Po 4800 mAh, a 64 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) configuration. It weighs 231 g.
Hard resetting your Nokia XR21 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 XR21
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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