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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 1/11

If your Nokia 5 becomes unresponsive or doesn't perform as expected, you can perform a hard reset to return it to the factory default state.

Warning: all of your data, downloaded apps and settings will be erased during the reset.

Before resetting your phone, turn it off and then on again. This may solve the problem. If your phone doesn't turn on, follow these steps to perform a hard reset.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 2/11

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The Nokia 5 must be plugged into the charger to be able to perform a hard reset.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 3/11

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Press and hold the Volume up, Power buttons until the Android logo appears on the screen.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 4/11

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The start-up screen will appear briefly, followed by the hard reset menu.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 5/11

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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 when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 6/11

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Press the Power button.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 7/11

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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 when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 8/11

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Press the Power button.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 9/11

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The phone will now wipe all contents.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 10/11

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Press the Power button.
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How do I perform a hard reset when my Nokia 5 is unresponsive? — Step 11/11

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The phone will now reboot to the initial setup screen.