Reset Huawei GX8 to factory settings - how it works

If you want to sell your Huawei GX8 or the device stops working, you should reset it to factory settings. In this practical tip you will read how to perform a hard reset on your Huawei GX8.

Reset Huawei GX8 in the menu

If your GX8 is still working, you can reset it using the menu.

1. Open the settings on your smartphone.
2. Here you select the "Save and reset" item.
3. Tap on the entry "Reset to factory settings" and confirm with "Reset device".
4. Confirm the security question with "Delete all".

Reset Huawei GX8 by key combination

If your smartphone stops responding, you can also reset the reset using a key combination.

1. First switch off your GX8 by holding down the power button.
2. Now press the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds until the Huawei logo appears.
3. Wait until the menu is loaded and then use the volume up and down buttons to navigate to the "wipe data / factory reset" item and confirm with the power button.

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