How to hard reset and enter CAT B15Q Recovery Mode, Hard reset, Soft reset (Wipe) and Remove forgotten unlock Pattern. We can do it with 2 ways by pressing combinations of external hardware keys and from Settings menu.
Recovery Mode CAT B15Q
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume Up key and Power key about a few seconds ( 10 seconds )
- When CATERPILLAR logo appears on your screen Release Power key only.
- Keep holding Volume Up key until Android System Recovery Mode appears
- Use Volume down key to select Menu and Use Volume Up key to Confirm
Hard reset CAT B15Q using External Keys ( remove your forgotten pattern unlock )
- In Recovery Mode, use Volume down key to select wipe data / factory reset
- Press Volume Up key to confirm
- Use Volume down key to select Yes — delete all user data
- Press Volume Up key to confirm
- Use Volume down key to select Reboot system now
- Press Volume Up 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.