Nokia 8 V 5G UW - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)
Here's how to factory / hard reset your Nokia 8 V 5G UW 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.
- Connect a USB cable (charger or PC) and wait for the device to start charging.Device must be connected and charging to process next steps.
- When you see the charging indicator, simultaneously press and hold theVolume DownandPower buttons.
- Allow up to 30 seconds for the Bootloader screen to appear then release all buttons.
- Use the Volume buttons to cycle through the options and the Power button to selectRecovery mode.
- When you see the 'No command' screen, press and hold thePower buttonthen press theVolume Up buttononce.
- From the Android Recovery screen, selectWipe data / factory reset.Utilize the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Power button to select.
- SelectFactory data reset.Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.
- SelectReboot system nowIf applicable, set up your device.
