Lenovo tab 4 8 PLUS - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)
Here's how to factory / hard reset your Tab 4 8 PLUS if the screen freezes or app, audio or sync issues occur and the device won't start up.
- Perform a factory data reset only if necessary as it removes your Google™ account and all data including system data, app data and media.
- For devices with Android™ Device Protection turned on, it's imperative Google sign-in credentials are known prior to completing a factory reset with the device powered off. If credentials are unknown, do one of the following:
- Attempt to sign in with any Google account previously used on the device.
- Reset the password via the https://www.google.com/accounts/recovery website.
- If a pattern, PIN, etc. is or has ever been set up on the device, Google account sign-in is required during initial setup.
- Ensure the device is powered off.If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method should be performed.
- Press and hold theVolume Up and Power buttonson the right edge of the device until the Lenovo logo appears, then release thePower button.
- Continue to hold theVolume Up buttonuntil the Android Recovery screen appears (about 10-15 seconds) then release both buttons.A blue screen with 'Installing system update' may display, followed by a screen with 'No command'; continue to wait until the recovery screen appears.
- From the Android Recovery screen, selectWipe data/factory reset.Use the Volume buttons to cycle through available options and the Power button to select.
- SelectYes.Allow several seconds for the factory data reset to complete.
- SelectReboot system now.Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.If applicable, set up your device.