Forgetting your PIN, pattern, or password can be frustrating, especially when you’re locked out of your TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G. Luckily, a hard reset, also known as a factory reset, can help you regain access to your device. This process wipes all personal data, restoring your phone to its original factory settings.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the exact steps to hard reset or factory reset your TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G, ensuring you can get your device back in working order. Whether you’re dealing with a forgotten PIN, pattern, or password, this guide will provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions to resolve the issue.
Why Perform a Hard Reset?
A hard reset is necessary when you cannot access your device due to a forgotten lock screen code. It restores the device to its factory settings, effectively wiping all personal data, including apps, contacts, and files. This method is also useful if you plan to sell or give away your phone.
How To Hard Reset Factory Reset TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G – Forgot PIN, Pattern, Password
Step 1: Power Off Your Device
- Press and hold the Power button, then select Power off from the menu that appears. Wait for your device to turn off completely.
Step 2: Enter Recovery Mode
- Press and hold both the Power button and the Volume Up button simultaneously until you see the TCL logo or Android recovery screen.
Step 3: Navigate in Recovery Mode
- Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate through the options in recovery mode.
- Highlight wipe data/factory reset using the volume buttons.
Step 4: Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Press the Power button to select this option.
Step 5: Confirm Factory Data Reset
- Use the volume buttons again to highlight Factory data reset, then press the Power button to confirm.
Step 6: Wait for Reset Completion
- The device will now erase all data and return you to the recovery menu once finished.
Step 7: Reboot Your Device
- Highlight and select reboot system now using the Power button.
Step 8: Set Up Your Device
- After rebooting, follow the setup instructions as if you were using a new device.