Instructions on how to perform hard reset on your Google Nexus 6 and Nexus 5 smartphone (Motorola & LG)

Hello! Today, we are going to learn how to perform factory default in two different ways. This instruction is created for Nexus 6 and Nexus 5 smartphone. Let’s get started!

Factory Default in Settings (Nexus 6 & Nexus 5)

A backup is recommended before the factory default. If you have not made any backup, please make a backup first. This will remove all of your files and apps from your device.

• Go to “Settings” –> “Backup & reset” –> “Factory data reset” –> “Erase everything” (if it asks PIN,  enter your PIN number to process.)

 

How to hard reset (Nexus 6)

A hard reset can be performed when you cannot load android, or when you have problems with android operating system. This also will erase everything from your phone, so make a backup first.

1. Turn off your Nexus 6.
2. Press and hold “Volume Down“, “Volume Up“, and “Power“ buttons, the Nexus will turn on.
3. Press “Volume Down“ button twice to highlight “Recovery.”
4. Press “Power” button to begin Recovery mode. You’ll see an image of an Android robot with a red exclamation mark.
5. Press and hold “Power” button. Then, while holding “Power” button, press and release “Volume Up“ button once.
6. Press “Volume Down” button twice to highlight “Wipe data/factory reset,” and then press “Power” button to select it.
7. Press “Volume Down” button 7 times to highlight “Yes – delete all user data,” and then press “Power“ button to select it.
8. After the reset is complete, press “Power” button to select the option to reboot your device.

 

How to hard reset (Nexus 5)

A hard reset can be performed when you cannot load android, or when you have problems with android operating system. This also will erase everything from your phone, so make a backup first.

1. Turn off your Nexus 5.
2. Press and hold “Volume Down“, “Volume Up“, and “Power“ buttons, the Nexus will turn on.
3. Press “Volume Down“ button twice to highlight “Recovery.”
4. Press “Power” button to begin Recovery mode. You’ll see an image of an Android robot with a red exclamation mark and the words “No command.”
5. Press and hold “Power” button. While holding “Power” button, press and release Volume Up button once.
6. Press “Volume Down” button 4 times to highlight “Wipe data/factory reset,” and press “Power” button to select it.
7. Press “Volume Down” button once to highlight “Yes” and press “Power” button to select it.
8. After the reset is complete, press “Power” button to select the option to reboot your device.

This instruction is from the official Google website. This is how you perform the hard reset on Google(Motorola) Nexus 6 & Google(LG) Nexus 5 smartphones.

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