Reset the LG Nexus 5 and restore data to factory mode

Do you need to restore a Nexus 5? In this android guide, we will see how Reiniciar, resetear y reset data to factory mode the LG Nexus 5, one of the phones in which Google has invested the most development.

We will explain below different procedures to follow in the event of a possible problem that does not allow you to recover normal operation. Remember that the action called Hard reset or hard reset, you should do it only when you have no other solution to the problem that the mobile presents.

This can happen as a result of some badly installed or uninstalled application, because No. se remember let's remember el standard de unlocking or the password of the Smartphone. That is, any circumstance that blocks the mobile phone and make it unresponsive.

Before performing some of these tasks, we advise you to fully charge the battery. Remove the SIM card and SD card from the Smartphone.

Procedures to reset a Nexus 5 from LG

Remember that the Hard reset will erase all data of the , so before doing it, if possible, it is essential to carry out a copy de fullfilment of security requirements of all our data, documents, contacts, messages, files, tones, etc.

Restore a Nexus 5, first option (soft reset)

Hold down the Power key for several seconds, until the device reboots.

Second hard reset option – Hard Reset (via menu)

If this does not solve the problem, there is no other option but to do a factory data reset. Remove the SIM card and on the home screen, tap:

• Menu and select Settings → Backup and restore → Reset phone → → remove all.

At this time you may be able to enter the password or also the unlock pattern.

Please note that all data on the phone is erased so you may need to establish again the password o standard de unlocking of your mobile, this action can be done from Menu – Settings – Reset settings.

Third option. Format a Nexus 5 (button combination)

If the steps above don't resolve the issue, follow the procedure below to format a Nexus 5:

1. Turn off the phone
2. Next, simultaneously press the Volume Up and Down keys, then turn on the phone with the Power button.
3. You will see the word Start with an arrow drawn around it
4. Press the Volume Down key twice to activate the device's boot mode
5. Press the power button again to start the reboot and recovery process.
6. Smartphone. At this point you should see an Android robot icon with a red exclamation mark.
7. While that is happening, press the Power button and the Volume Up button
8. Now, using the Volume Up and Down buttons, scroll through the menu until you locate the Wipe Data or Factory Reset option. Select the option using the Power button
9. Once the option is selected, it will have to be confirmed again by pressing the power button.

After a few minutes, the phone will restart completely clean of previously installed applications and games, it will be like when you first took it out of the box.

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