A factory reset generally does not wipe your SD card, but it is safest to remove it before starting.

The phone will now begin formatting the data partition. You will see lines of text scrolling at the bottom of the screen. This usually takes 1 to 3 minutes. Do not touch the phone during this time.

: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button .

If you reset via hardware keys, the phone will trigger Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP) . You must log in with the Google account previously synced to the device to get past the setup screen.

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If you have screen lock enabled, you will be asked to enter your PIN, password, or pattern.

Smartphones are incredible tools, but they are not immune to problems. Whether your TECNO Spark 10C is suffering from persistent lag, app crashes, forgotten passwords, or a virus that won’t go away, a (often called a factory reset) is the nuclear option that can breathe new life into your device.

This process permanently deletes all photos, contacts, and apps stored on the internal memory.

Press and hold the Volume Up + Power Button simultaneously.

If an "Android Robot" or a "No Command" screen appears, hold the Power Button and quickly tap the Volume Up Button once to reveal the recovery menu. 3. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset Volume Up/Down Buttons to scroll through the menu options. "Wipe data/factory reset" and press the Power Button to select it. 4. Confirm the Reset Navigate to "Factory data reset" and press the Power Button to confirm.

If you have lost your phone or cannot touch the screen at all, you can hard reset it remotely using Google’s service. This requires the phone to be connected to Wi-Fi/Mobile data and signed into your Google account.

Select your TECNO Spark 10C from the list of devices.