T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide hard reset

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Soft reset

To perform a master reset, follow these steps:

Important: A master reset restores the original factory settings and may erase all downloaded content, including ringtones, images, programs, and contacts stored in the internal memory. It does not erase data stored on the SIM card or memory card (if available). A master reset will erase all your data and require you to sign in again and go through set up screens.

1. From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch and slide the menu upward.
4. Touch SD & Phone Storage.
5. Touch Factory data reset.
6. Touch Reset phone.
7. Touch Erase everything.


Note: If you have not updated to the most recent software version and are still using original Android 1.6, follow these steps instead:


1. From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch and slide the menu upward.
4. Touch Privacy.
5. Touch Back up my data & settings.
6. Verify that the Back up my data & settings check box is cleared.
7. Press the Back button.
8. Touch Factory data reset.
9. Touch Reset phone.
10. Touch Erase everything.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide hard reset

-Back up all necessary data, if the device is responding and can synchronize  files.
-Turn off the phone.     

* Note: If the phone is unresponsive and does not turn off,  remove the battery and then re-insert it.

- Press and hold the Volume Down key and then press the  Power key.
- When the screen with the three Androids appears, release the  Volume Down key.
- Press the Volume Down key to select Clear Storage.
- Press the Power key.
- Press the Volume Up key for YES to delete all user data.

* Note: To decline the reset, press the Volume Down key to select NO.

-When prompted to restore settings, select Cancel.

* Note: You may choose to restore the settings, if you were not having any problems with the device before the reset that could be related to settings.