If you’re the owner of a Nokia C100 and it’s been acting up, or if you’re planning to sell it, you might consider performing a factory reset.
A factory reset takes your phone back to its original state by erasing all the data and settings you’ve put on it. This can often resolve persistent software problems and can also wipe your personal information from the device, making it ideal if you’re passing the phone on to someone else.
Resetting your Nokia C100 is a straightforward process, but before you proceed, it’s important to backup all your important files and understand that all data stored on the phone will be lost.
Ensure that your phone is either charged or plugged into a power source to avoid any interruptions during the reset process. With everything ready, you’re just a few steps away from having your phone functioning like it’s fresh out of the box.
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Backing Up Important Data
Your Nokia C100 contains personal data that you wouldn’t want to lose. To safeguard your photos, contacts, and app data, go to Settings, select System, then Backup.
Ensure your Google account is linked and that you tap Back up now. Remember to check if the backup includes your app data, call history, contacts, device settings, and SMS messages.
Charging Your Device
To avoid the risk of your Nokia C100 shutting down during the reset process, ensure your device’s battery is sufficiently charged.
It’s recommended to have at least 50% battery life before initiating the reset. If possible, keep your device plugged in during the reset process to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Removing Screen Locks
Before you reset your Nokia C100, remove any screen locks, passwords, or PIN you’ve set up. Navigate to Settings, find the Security section, and select Screen lock. Enter your current lock method and select None or Swipe to remove the security layer.
This will prevent issues related to Factory Reset Protection (FRP) when you want to set up your phone anew, sell it, or pass it on.
To perform a factory reset from within your Nokia C100’s settings menu, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Nokia C100.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Tap on Reset options.
- Choose Erase all data (factory reset).
- Confirm by tapping Erase all data.
Once you confirm, your device will begin the reset process. This will take a few minutes, and your phone will restart automatically once it’s done.
Read also: Nokia C100 (N152DL) User Manual
If you’re unable to access the settings menu, you can use the hardware buttons on your phone to perform a hard reset:
- Turn off your Nokia C100.
- Press and hold the Volume down key and the Power button simultaneously until the phone powers on.
- Once you see the start-up logo, release the keys, and your phone should display the Recovery mode screen.
- Use the Volume keys to navigate to Wipe data/factory reset and press the Power button to select it.
- Confirm by selecting Yes, and the reset process will begin.
This hardware button method is particularly useful if your phone is frozen, unresponsive, or if you have forgotten your lock screen passcode. Remember that after a factory reset, any data not backed up will be lost, so it’s always a good idea to back up important files before proceeding.
