How to enter HP 8 Recovery Mode, Bootloader mode and Hard reset.
Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume UP key + Power Key
- Release all key when you see HP logo ( Bootloader Mode )
- Use Volume key to select Recovery
- Use Power key to Confirm
Hard reset HP 8
- In Recovery Mode select wipe data / factory reset with Volume Down key
- press Power key to confirm
- select Yes — delete all user data, press power key to confirm
- select Reboot system now to finish hard reset
Warning! If you perform a hard reset, make sure to back up important data.