TCL 50 LE - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)
Here's how to factory / hard reset your TCL 50 LE if the screen freezes or call, 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 downandPowerbuttons on the right edge of the device until the TCL logo appears then release only the power button.
- Continue to hold Volume down, until the Android Recovery screen appears.
- From the Android system recovery screen, highlight and selectWipe data/factory reset, to continue with the reset.Utilize the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Power button to select.
- Highlight and selectFactory data reseta second time to confirm.
- Once the reset is complete and the confirmation screen appears, selectReboot system nowto restart your device.Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.If applicable, set up your device.