The Moto E5 Plus or Play is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released by Motorola having that perfect: 5.99inches display, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, runs Android OS 8.0 Oreo, has long lasting battery capacity, connectivity, multiple audio and video playing format. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your Moto E5 Plus or Play then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find full specifications of Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play here.

Users of Android smartphones like Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play or related device to someone else as a gift. But just before you proceed with your device reset do ensure you go through our quick fixing guide for camera, Bluetooth, SIM, Wi-Fi, YouTube or other issues that might be the reason you want to hard or soft reset Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play.

Just before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play. Do a backup of your personal data:

·         Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play following our guide here with data or Wi-Fi connection.

·         You can also backup your Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play offline – without internet connection following the steps provided here.

Here are steps on how to hard reset Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play:

Step 1: You might want to backup data because the reset will set your Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play is charged to a minimum of 50% before you proceed.

Step 3: Hold down the volume up (or volume down) key and power button simultaneously for thirty (30) seconds or until the “Android or Motorola Logo” shows up.

Step 4: Use to volume key to Select “Wipe data/factory data reset”.

Step 5: Sit back and watch your wipe and after reset select “Reboot system now” and use the power button to accept.

Here is how to soft/factory reset Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play:

This option requires that the device must be in a good working condition which will enable to access the settings and do the reset.

Turn on the Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

That’s all, your Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Motorola Moto E5 Plus or Play by THEUPSPOT is mainly for education purpose and we are in no way responsible for any data lost or whatsoever makes your device warranty void. So, we strongly recommend you first of all try to locate your phone’s support centre where the issue(s) might be fixed free or low cost. Although, this guide here is a do it yourself (DIY) free tutorial.