Today we look at how to perform a hard reset Blu Advance 4.0.
Types of hard reset on Android
Hard reset on Android can be divided into full and partial.
Full hard reset – completely removes all data.
Partial hard reset – delete a specific directory (folder).
How to hard reset on Android?
- From the settings menu
- From the Recovery menu
- From the Bootloader menu
- Hardware buttons (if available)
How to hard reset Blu Advance 4.0 from the settings menu
Go to the Settings menu, find Backup and reset and go into it.
In the menu you can clear the SD-card that will erase the data on the memory card and internal memory too.
How to hard reset Blu Advance 4.0 with hardware button
If your smartphone has a reset button, then you can take a small paperclip and insert it into the hole. You need to hold the button for 15-30 seconds.
How to hard reset Blu Advance 4.0 from Recovery menu
Hard reset can be performed from both the standard Recovery menu and custom menu. hard reset Blu Advance 4.0 from Recovery menu is more flexible than from the settings menu.
Standard Recovery menu has 2 types of hard reset.
- wipe data / factory reset – deletes all data from the sections DATA, CACHE and folder on the internal memory with the application data. This type of hard reset deletes all your applications, personal settings, pictures, videos and music.
- wipe cache – Delete temporary data. This hard reset is needed if you have bugs on Android.
How to hard reset Blu Advance 4.0 from Bootloader menu via Fastboot tool
Hard reset is also possible from Bootloader menu via fastboot tool. It looks like this:
- fastboot erase cache
After that all data from the Cache section will be removed.
Additional information about hard reset Blu Advance 4.0
This information is for those who want to know more about hard reset Blu Advance 4.0.
Hard reset, FORMAT and WIPE
Hard reset, format and wipe are the same! It is easy to check. If you go into /system/xbin or /system/bin, you will not find a binary file of hard reset or format. There will be only wipe.
When hard reset on Android
Many people ask – when should I make hard reset Blu Advance 4.0? Before or after the firmware? It is better to hard reset before firmware, as many firmwares can have integrated auto-restart after installing the firmware.
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