The Y21s is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released by Vivo having that perfect: display, RAM, ROM, runs Android OS, has long-lasting battery capacity, connectivity, multiple audio and video playing formats. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your Y21s then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find the full specifications of Vivo Y21s here.

Users of Android smartphones like Vivo Y21s mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the Vivo Y21s 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 Vivo Y21s.

Just before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Vivo Y21s. Do a backup of your personal data:

• Set up an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Vivo Y21s following our guide here with data or Wi-Fi connection.
• You can also backup your Vivo Y21s offline – without an internet connection following the steps provided here.
• If the issue is password-related. Be sure to check our tutorial on how to unlock forgotten Y21s password without losing your data.

Here are steps on how to hard reset Vivo Y21s:

Step 1: You might want to backup data because the reset will set your Vivo Y21s back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your Vivo Y21s 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 Vivo 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 Vivo Y21s:

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

Turn on the Vivo Y21s if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

That’s all, your Vivo Y21s will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Vivo Y21s 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 center where the issue(s) might be fixed free or low cost. Although, this guide here is a do-it-yourself (DIY) free tutorial.