HTC ThunderBolt 4G Hard Reset or Format to Factory Settings

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Reset:

1). Turn off HTC ThunderBolt 4G

2). Take out the battery for a few seconds

3). Put back the battery, and turn the device on

4). Press and Hold ‘Volume’ button

5). Tap Restart

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Hard Reset Factory Setting through menu settings

1). Go to Home

2). Select Menu

3). Opt Settings

4). Select SD & Phone Storage, then tap Factory Data Reset

5). Tap Reset Phone

6). Select Erase Everything

Note: selecting YES will erase all data including apps and games installed; if you choose YES then the erasing process will start. After erasing process finish, the phone will automatically reboot and turn back on with default factory setting.

To Hard Reset to Factory Setting this can be done by button combination:

1). Turn off the HTC ThunderBolt 4G , press and hold ‘Volume Down’

2). Then briefly press the ‘Power’ button

3). Wait until the Android logo to shows up

4). Release the Volume Down button

5). Press the Volume Down to select Factory Reset

6). Press the ‘Power’ button


Once the wipe is complete the HTC ThunderBolt 4G will then reboot and it will restore back to its original factory settings.