GSM Learning solution: Pantech Element P4100 Factory data reset

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Pantech Element P4100 Factory data reset

How to perform soft reset and hard reset ( master reset ) Pantech Element P4100 via Settings menu and External hardware keys:

Hard reset via Settings menu

select Settings from home screen
select Backup & reset
select Factory data reset
select Reset tablet
select Erase everything. It will automatically reset and may not function for up to 15 minutes during the master reset

To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway.

Warning! All data will be erased from device memory, including system and application data, settings and downloaded applications. Back up your important data. The device will restore to factory settings.

Hard reset via external hardware keys

With the tablet powered off, press and hold the Power key and the Volume Down key until the Android appears.
Press the Volume Down key to arrow down to Wipe data / factory reset, and then press the Power key.
Press the Volume Down key to arrow down to Yes — delete all user data, and then press the Power key.
Press the Power key to select reboot system now.
The device will reboot with factory settings.

Only do this if you can not do it via Setting menu.

Performing Soft Reset

If your phone or tab hangs or does not responding, try to Press and hold the two volume keys at the same time to force restart.

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