Reset Huawei P20 - so the reset succeeds
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You can easily reset your Huawei P20. This removes all data from the device's memory and allows you to sell it without worry. We'll show you how factory reset works.
Reset Huawei P20: How to perform a reset
If you want to reset your Huawei P20 to factory settings, you need to do the following:
- For security, first make a backup on your Huawei P20. This way you can restore your data in case of doubt.
- After that, you should decouple your linked accounts. To do this, go to Settings and remove all of your connected accounts under "Users & Accounts".
- Then navigate to "System" in the settings and tap on "Reset".
- Then select the "Reset phone" option and confirm this again by clicking on "Reset".
- Now the smartphone starts the reset process, which can take a while. The setup service then appears.
Alternative: reset by key combination
Perform a reset because you can no longer access your smartphone, there is also a key combination that restores the factory settings. Here too, all stored data on the smartphone is lost.
- If possible, charge your Huawei P20 to at least 50 percent to ensure that there is enough power for the process.
- Switch off your Huawei P20. To do this, press and hold the power button and then tap "Switch off".
- When the device is completely turned off, press the volume up and power buttons at the same time until the smartphone responds and the Huawei logo appears.
- Now the so-called recovery mode is activated. Use the volume keys to navigate to the "Wipe data / factory reset" menu item. You can confirm your selection by clicking on the power button.
- Then you have to confirm this again by selecting "Yes - Delete All User Data" and the device will reset.
- The last thing to do after a restart is to go to "reboot system now" and confirm it again by clicking the power button to start the device in normal mode.
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