How to hard reset and enter CAT S40 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 S40
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume Up key about a few seconds ( 10 seconds )
- While still holding the Volume Up key connect your device to PC or charger by using Micro USB cable.
- Release all keys when Android System Recovery Mode appears on the screen
- Use Volume keys to select Menu and Use Power key to Confirm
Hard reset CAT S40 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.