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How to Soft Reset — Nokia XR21
How to Soft 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.
Performing a soft restart on your Nokia XR21 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 XR21: 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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