How to enter Alcatel A3 XL Recovery Mode, Hard reset (Wipe), Soft reset and Remove forgotten Pattern Unlock. We can do it with 2 ways by pressing combinations of external hardware keys and from Settings menu.
Recovery Mode Alcatel A3 XL
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume UP key and Power key for a few seconds
- Release power key when Recovery mode / Alcatel logo appears on the screen
- Use Volume Down key to select Menu
- Use Volume Up key to Confirm
Hard reset Alcatel A3 XL using External Keys ( remove your forgotten pattern unlock )
- In Recovery Mode, use Volume keys to select wipe data / factory reset
- Press Power key to confirm
- Use Volume keys to select Yes — delete all user data
- Press Power key to confirm
- Use Volume keys to select Reboot system now
- Press Power key to confirm
Soft reset using Settings Menu
- Turn on the device
- Select Apps
- Select Settings
- Select Backup and reset
- Select Factory data reset
- Select Reset device
- Select Erase Everything
- Select Ok
Warning! If you perform a hard reset, make sure to back up important data. The data can not be recovered after perform a hard reset. If you forgot your unlock pattern, It will remove your forgotten pattern unlock.
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