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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 1/10

If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it.

WARNING

If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be
deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 2/10

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Before resetting your phone, turn if off and then on again. This may fix some issues, if your phone won't turn off, remove and then reinsert the battery.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 3/10

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Press and hold Volume up and Power buttons until the reset interface appears on the screen.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 4/10

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Scroll to wipe data/factory reset by pressing the Volume down button.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 5/10

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Press the Power button.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 6/10

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Scroll to Yes -- delete all user data by pressing the Volume down button.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 7/10

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Press the Power button.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 8/10

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The phone will now wipe all contents.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 9/10

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Press the Power button.
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How do I perform a hard reset? — Step 10/10

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The phone will now reboot to the initial setup screen.