The Evolve or Evolve 2 is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released by Alcatel having that perfect: –inches display, –GB RAM, –GB ROM, runs Android OS –, 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 Evolve or Evolve 2 then this is a DIY guide for you.

 

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find full specifications of Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 here.

 

Users of Android smartphones like Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 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 Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2.

 

Just before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2. Do a backup of your personal data:

·         Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 following our guide here with data or Wi-Fi connection.

·         You can also backup your Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 offline – without internet connection following the steps provided here.

 

Here are steps on how to hard reset Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2:

Step 1: You might want to backup data because the reset will set your Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 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 Alcatel 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 Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2:

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 Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

That’s all, your Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

 

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Alcatel Evolve or Evolve 2 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.