The P12 is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released iTel having that perfect: 5inch display, 8.0MP rear camera, 2.0MP front camera, 5000mAh battery, connectivity, OS performance multiple audio and video playing format. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your P12 then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find full specifications of iTel P12 here.

Users of Android smartphones like iTel P12 mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the iTel P12 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 iTel P12.

Just before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your iTel P12. Do a backup of your personal data:

• Set up an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your iTel P12 following our guide here with data or Wi-Fi connection.
• You can also backup your iTel P12 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 P12 password without losing your data.

Here are steps on how to hard reset iTel P12:

Step 1: You might want to backup data because the reset will set your iTel P12 back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your iTel P12 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 iTel 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 iTel P12:

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 iTel P12 if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

That’s all, your iTel P12 will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for iTel P12 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.