How to Factory Reset a Windows Phone?
Resetting a windows phone is easy, if microsoft phones not working properly and you exhausted all other possible repair steps or you want to give it to someone else, you can Format it to factory defaults.

Nokia was bought by Microsoft and Nokia is known by the name of Microsoft. After resetting the phone, the phone is not working properly, you will be able to repair the hanging on the go.
Windows Device Recovery Tool is used to fix any software related problem of Nokia, these tools can also be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.
How to Reset a Windows Phone in 2023
Here we will tell you the easiest way to reset your Windows Phone, in which the first method will only reset your phone and reset all the system settings of the device.
In another way, by hard factory resetting the phone, you will be able to fix all the problems related to mobile software.
Method 1: Reset System Settings
Resetting your device to factory defaults will erase all your personal information and settings on it, and it’s easy to do.
- Open the Apps list, then scroll up and down to find Settings and tap on it, or you can find that option by tapping on the magnifying glass in the top left corner of the screen and typing its name in the search field.
- Scroll up and down under System to find and tap About.
- On the About screen, tap Reset Format your phone.
- You will get a warning that all data will be erased. Tap on Yes if you want to proceed.
- You will get another prompt asking if you want to delete all data. Tap on Yes once again if you want to proceed.
- The smartphone will restart and do a factory reset. Wait for the process to complete. This may take 5 to 20 minutes.
Method 2: Hard Factory Format
Performing a hard reset will erase all your personal information and settings on it and read all the steps carefully.
- First of all, turn off your Windows Phone.
- Now by turning on your phone, you will see the Windows logo on the screen. At this point you have to press the Volume Down and Power buttons of your phone simultaneously.
- As soon as the phone turns on, release both buttons and then immediately press your Volume Down button again. Press and hold it until you see an option called Maintain phone.
- Then, release your Volume Down button and immediately press your Volume Up button.
Resetting a Nokia windows Lumia phone is easy, you can reset all your settings by following these steps. But hard Format can erase all your personal data.
It helps when you forget the password and the smartphone is locked. Here’s the method to factory reset Windows Phone without password. If you found this guide helpful, share your feedback in the comments.