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WARNING! When you master reset your smartphone, all of your personal information stored on the phones internal memory will be deleted, including media files, contacts, ringtones, downloaded content etc. Furthermore, all settings will be restored to factory values.
NOTE: Before you reset the Tribute 5, you can visit this thread for instructions on how you can back up your data. Visit this thread for instructions on restoring data.
Master Reset via Settings:
- Open the apps drawer
- Go to the phones Settings menu
- If necessary, tap Menu and switch to List view
- Scroll to Personal and tap Backup & reset
- Check the boxes associated with Back up my data and Automatic restore
- Tap Backup account
- If necessary, create or sign in with your Google account
- Tap Factory data reset
- Optionally, you can also enable Erase SD Card. WARNING! This will format the SD card and all data stored on it will be deleted
- Tap Reset Phone > Next > Delete all
- Tap OK to confirm
Master Reset via Recovery:
NOTE: In case your phone prevents you from resetting it using the method above, alternatively you can try resetting the device from the Recovery menu, which can be accessed by performing a combination of button presses.
- First, make sure the phone is turned off
- Press and hold Power and Volume Down simultaneously
- At the LG logo, release and quickly re-hold Power
- When prompted with the Factory data reset screen, use Volume down to highlight Yes
- Press Power to select the highlighted option
- Press Volume down to highlight Erase all user data and restore default settings
- Press Power
- Highlight Yes using Volume Down
- Press Power one last time and wait for your phone to reset and reboot
Check for OS Updates:
NOTE: After you factory reset your phone, its recommended to check for new software updates. To do so:
- Open the apps drawer and go to Settings
- If necessary, tap Menu and switch to List view
- Scroll down to, and tap About phone
- Check if a new OS version is available, and follow the on-screen steps to download and install it if necessary
› See More: LG Tribute 5: Master Reset via Settings or Recovery; Update the OS
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