How to Hard Reset (Format) All Tecno Android Phones


If you’ve any problem on your Tecno device, maybe problems like application shuts down itself, unresponsiveness of the device, continues lag, incorrect settings, malware attack, glitches, software issue or any other related problems, a hard reset also known as formatting can help resolve most of these problems by restoring your device to factory settings (default).


Since factory settings eradicates all data like messages, contacts, media files, application and other related files off the smartphone, it’s advisable you take full backup of your device before formatting it. Worry not, I’ll show you how to go on with that.


This guide is applicable to all tecno android devices which includes, Tecno Q1, Tecno S7, Tecno P9, Tecno M9, Tecno H5, Tecno N9, Tecno D3, Tecno D5, Tecno F7, Tecno M3, Tecno S3, Tecno P5, Tecno L3, Tecno M5, Tecno M7, Tecno H7, Tecno M6, Tecno R7, Tecno N7, Tecno M9 (A3), Tecno L6, Tecno F5, Tecno G9, Tecno Boom J7, Tecno Phantom Z (A7), Tecno Camon C5, Camon C8, Boom J5, Phantom 5 and many more..

How to backup your Tecno device?

If you’ve a computer, then there are some recommended apps that can be used to backup your files and contacts on the computer. Apps like MobileGo, then move to DCIM folder and copy all files or do those automatically using backup apps, while your settings, Google can back that up for you. Simply go to Settings >> Personal >> Backup and Reset, and then select both backup my data and automatic restore. Now go back to Settings >> Personal >> Account & Sync >> select your Google account, then check all boxes and ensured that available data is synchronized.

Alternatively, you can make use of this backup app for android here, and backup all data in device memory to your SD Card.

How to Hard Reset (Format) All Tecno Android Phones?

There are two main methods that you can use to restore your tecno device to factory settings. Simply follow the below guide.

Method 1- via factory reset
>> Firstly, tap Settings from your App drawer.
>> If you don’t have a backup of your device, then run a backup via “Backup and reset
>> After that, tap “Factory Data Reset
>> Then tap “Reset Phone

Method 2- via recovery mode
>> First power off your Tecno device
>> Then press and hold together Volume Up + Home button + Power
>> Then Use the Volume buttons to select “wipe data/factory reset” from the HTC recovery screen
>> After that, confirm the process and wait for few minutes as it would take several minutes for the Tecno device to be wiped.

Read also:
How to Install CWM recovery image on all Tecno Android phones
[Updated] How to Hard reset and Format all Tecno Phones

That’s all, with any of the above methods, your Tecno android device will reset successfully. If you’ve any other related problem with your device, feel free to let me know, and I won’t hesitate to assist you. Don’t forget to share this guide with your friends.


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8 February 2016 at 12:54 delete

With the techno c5 when I use the power bottom and the home key to do hard reset what pops up is no command. Pls help me out.

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9 February 2016 at 05:44 delete

This is a very informative post for all android smartphone and tablets users. Because there are know from this post how to hard reset and factory reset tecno smartphone. And I benefited from this post. so I like this post and this website. and I bookmark this site in my web browser's.

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22 February 2016 at 01:12 delete

Press the power button. The options will pop uo

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22 May 2016 at 02:33 delete

My Tecno g9 has been attacked by some malicious virus and I can't do anything on the phone anymore. It's so bad that I can't even go to the settings

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22 May 2016 at 13:11 delete

i advice you flash the device with it's stock rom

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13 August 2016 at 05:47 delete

tecno boom j8 pattern unlocker

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15 September 2016 at 08:13 delete

my tecno m9 is always showing "uid inconsistent" ever since i did the factory reset. pls help

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15 September 2016 at 08:14 delete

my tecno m9 is always showing "uid inconsistent" ever since i did the factory reset. pls help

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17 September 2016 at 15:27 delete

Spreadrum factory test appears instead of the recovery mode... any help ?

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3 October 2016 at 19:28 delete


Hello mod, i really need your help.a friend of mine resentfully bought techno camon c9 which was synced with his Gmail account. He mistakenly reset the phone and on restarting the phone, he is to login with his gmail account and password but the system wouldn't recognize his password even though the password is correct. Please anybody with a solution should help.

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22 November 2016 at 12:49 delete

how to unlock tecno r7 bootloader,,,help ..i've tried adb command but it tells me ...fail, too many links

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