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How to Hard Reset — Realme 12 Pro
How to Hard Reset — Realme 12 Pro
The Realme 12 Pro is a 2024 Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) with 12GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 6.7", AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak), 1080.0x2412.0 display and is available in Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige.
The 12 Pro is equipped with a 5000 mAh, a 50 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 190 g.
Hard resetting your Realme 12 Pro 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 Realme 12 Pro
Hold Volume Down + Power until Recovery appears
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power — confirm 'Yes' or 'Factory reset'
Wait for completion
Select 'Reboot system now'
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