October 13, 2009

HTC Touch 3G – Hard Reset

Question: How do I perform a hard reset on the HTC 3G?

1. With the device turned on, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN and ENTER buttons, then press the RESET button with the stylus tip.

2. Release the RESET button, but continue pressing the VOLUME DOWN and ENTER buttons until you see this message on the screen:

Warning! Your device will be set back to factory default settings. Please ensure any additional installed programs and/or user data have been backed up before a hard reset is performed.

3. Release the VOLUME DOWN and ENTER buttons, then press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.