HTC Dream Hard Reset

HTC Dream Soft reset

Soft reset
A soft reset clears the device memory and closes running applications. Perform a soft reset when your device hangs or freezes, is running slower than normal, or an application is not performing properly. If a soft reset is performed when applications are running, unsaved information will be lost.
To perform a soft reset
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Remove the battery for a few seconds.
3. Re-install the battery, replace the back cover, then turn on the device

To remove the back cover
1. Make sure the device is turned off.
2. Hold the device sideways with the control buttons on the right.
3. Slide the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard and the back cover release tab.
4. Gently push down the release tab with your finger until the back cover disengages from the device.
5. Pull the back cover out then set it aside.

HTC Dream hard reset

Factory reset
Performing a factory data reset deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the device back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the device for the first time.
Important Make sure to back up important data you have on the device before you perform a factory data reset.
To perform a factory reset
1. Press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings.
2. Scroll down the screen, then touch SD card & phone storage.
3. Navigate to the Internal phone storage section, then touch Factory data reset.
4. When prompted, touch Reset phone. The phone resets and displays the Home screen.

Dell Axim X3 Hard Reset

Performing a Reset
Soft Reset

When you perform a soft reset, the device deletes any data that has not been saved but saves any data that has been stored in memory. Try performing a soft reset if the device does not respond when you tap the display or press a button.

To perform a soft reset, use the stylus to press the reset button.

Hard Reset
NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored and any program you installed on your device.
Perform a hard reset if:

• You want to delete all the data stored on your device.
• You forget your password and need to clear it.
• Your device is experiencing severe operational problems and you have already attempted a soft reset.

NOTICE: It is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you perform a hard reset. See ActiveSync Help on your computer for more information.
To perform a hard reset:

1. Press and hold the power button.
2. With the stylus, hold the reset button for about 2 seconds.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Apple iPhone 3G Hard Reset

If iPhone 3G won’t turn on, or if the display freezes or doesn’t respond

• Press and hold the Home button below the screen for at least six seconds, until the application you were using quits.

• If that doesn’t work, turn iPhone 3G off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/ Wake button on top of iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

• If that doesn’t work, reset iPhone 3G. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

Updating and Restoring iPhone Software

You can use iTunes to update or restore iPhone 3G software. You should always update iPhone to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which returns iPhone to its original state.

If you restore, all data is erased from iPhone 3G, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPhone settings are restored to their original state.

1. Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.
2. Connect iPhone 3G to your computer.
3. In iTunes, select iPhone in the Source pane and click the Summary tab.
4. Click “Check for Update.” iTunes tells you if there’s a newer version of the iPhone software available.
5. Click Update to install the latest version of the software. Or click Restore to restore iPhone 3G to its original settings and erase all data on iPhone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

Resetting iPhone Settings



Reset all settings

Choose General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.

• All your preferences and settings are reset. Information, such as your contacts and calendars, and media, such as your songs and videos, are not deleted.

Erase all content and settings

Choose General > Reset and tap “Erase All Content and Settings.”

• All your information and media are deleted. You must sync iPhone with your computer to restore contacts, songs, videos, and other information and media.

Reset the keyboard dictionary

Choose General > Reset and tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.

• You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words iPhone suggests as you type. Tap a word to reject the correction and add the word to the keyboard dictionary. Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words you’ve added.

Reset Network Settings

Choose General > Reset and tap Reset Network Settings.

Apple iPhone DFU mode ( Deep Firmware Upgrade)

1. Turn off iPhone.
2. Connect to mac/pc with sync cable / iTunes.
3. Press and hold HOME and POWER buttons for 10sec.
4. Release only POWER button, but continue pressing HOME button for 10 sec.

Now iTunes should detect iPhone in recovery mode.

Hard Reset - Apple® iPhone® 4S

 Performing an Erase all Content and Settings will remove ALL data including the Email accounts, system data, application data, application settings, and downloaded applications. Only perform this reset if absolutely necessary.

 Performing a hard reset is only recommended when the existing data has been backed up or is unwanted. For assistance refer to Apple article: # HT1766 - iPhone and iPod touch: About backups.

 After an Erase all Content and Settings or a Restore through iTunes, an initial setup may need to be performed. For assistance refer to Initial Activation and setup - Apple® iPhone® 4S.

Hard Reset from the device 
Alternate Hard reset (Restore) through iTunes

Hard Reset from the device

1. From the home screen, select Settings.
   
2. Selecciona General.
   
3. Select Reset.
   
4. Select Erase All Content and Settings.
   
5. Select Erase iPhone.
   

Hard Reset (Restore) through iTunes

1. Disconnect the USB cable from iPhone, but leave other end of USB cable connected to the computer.
2. Press the power button on iPhone for a few seconds until the slide to power off switch appears.
3. Slide the slide to power off switch right, to power off the device.
4. Connect iPhone to the computer via USB cable.
5. Press and hold the Home button for approximently 10 seconds.
6. The Home button can be released when the Connect to iTunes screen appears on iPhone.
7. If iTunes does not open automatically, open the iTunes application on the computer.
8. When prompted with 'iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode' click OK.
9. From iTunes, click Restore.
10. For assistance with the restore through iTunes, refer to Apple article: # HT1414 - iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software then follow the Restore instructions.