How to enter LG Nexus 5X Recovery Mode, Hard reset (Wipe) and Pattern Unlock.
Recovery Mode LG Nexus 5X
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume Down key and Power key for a while
- Release all key when you see a menu ( Fastboot Mode )
- Press Volume Down key to select Recovery options and Press Power key to confirm
- When you see android logo, press and hold Volume Up key and Power key for a while
- Release when you see Recovery Mode
- Use Volume keys to select Menu
- Use Power key to Confirm or Execute Menu
Hard reset LG Nexus 5X using External Keys ( remove your forgotten pattern unlock )
- In Recovery Mode select wipe data / factory reset
- press Power key to confirm
- select Yes — delete all user data, press Power key to confirm
- select Reboot system now to finish hard reset
Hard reset via Settings menu
- Open Settings menu
- Tap General
- Tap Backup and reset
- Tap Factory data reset
- Tap Reset device
- Tap Erase everything
- Tap 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.