How to Hard or Soft Reset OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW
(Verizon)

The 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8
5G UW (Verizon) is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible
features released by OnePlus having that perfect: display, RAM, ROM, runs
Android OS 9.0 Pie, 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 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) then this is a DIY guide for
you.

Need to go through the phone
specs? You will find full specifications of OnePlus8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) here.

Users of Android smartphones like OnePlus 8 5G
(T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) mostly carry out a reset when the device
becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the OnePlus 8 5G
(T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) 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 OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon).

Just
before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your OnePlus 8 5G
(T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon). Do a backup of your personal data:

·        
Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your OnePlus 8
5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) following our guide here with
data or Wi-Fi connection.

·        
You can
also backup your OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) offline – without internet connection following the steps
provided here.

·        
If the
issue is password related. Be sure to check our tutorial on how to unlock forgotten 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW
(Verizon) password without losing your data.

Here are steps on how to hard reset OnePlus 8 5G
(T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon):

Step 1: You might want
to backup data because the reset will set your OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G
UW (Verizon) back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your
OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) 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 OnePlus 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 OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile)
or 8 5G UW (Verizon):

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 OnePlus 8 5G
(T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone”
option

That’s all, your OnePlus
8 5G (T-Mobile) or 8 5G UW (Verizon) will erase everything in it and boot
afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile)
or 8 5G UW (Verizon) 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.