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How to Hard Reset the HTC ThunderBolt Android Phone

 
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Getting your HTC ThunderBolt back to factory specs is a slightly diffrent process than you'll find on other Android phones; the setting to restore the ThunderBolt (also called a hard reset) is in a different part of the Settings menu.

That said, the rest of the process is pretty much the same.

Software Reset Method

Resetting the ThunderBolt when you have access to the OS is a fairly straightforward process.  From the Home screen, press the Menu button (at the bottom of the device face).

 

From  there, choose SD & Phone Storage from the main Settings menu.  On the following screen, you'll see an option labeled Factory Data Reset

Tap this option and follow the instructions.

Hardware Software Method

If you've encoutered a problem that's make the ThunderBolt unresponsive, or if you cannot access the Settings menu, you can also initiate a factory reset without using the software reset option. 

With the ThunderBolt powered off (to power down the handset, press and hold the Power button and choose Power Off), press and hold the Volume Down button on the right side of the phone.  While continuing to press this button, press and hold the Power button on the top edge of the ThunderBolt for several seconds.  When you see a white screen appear, release both buttons and use the volume controls to scroll down and select Factory Reset from the menu.  Press the Power button again to confirm the command.

Final Thoughts

Be sure to check out our General Help article on Hard Resetting Andriod Phones & Tablets for more detailed information on the hard reset feature.

 

 

PDF File HTC ThunderBolt User Manual (PDF) (Right-click to download)

Web Link How to Hard Reset Android Phones & Tablets, Restore to Factory Specs

 

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