How to Hard Reset — vivo Y21
How to Hard Reset — vivo Y21
The vivo Y21 is a 2026 Android 16, OriginOS 6 smartphone powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) with 4GB | 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.7", IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 720.0x1600.0 display and is available in Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue.
The Y21 is equipped with a Li-Ion 6500 mAh, a 50 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 209 g.
Hard resetting your vivo Y21 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 vivo Y21
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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