HTC One M7 Factory Reset (Hard Reset) - Erase all the data

Smartphone of the present era are one of smartest gadgets out there and HTC One M7 is not an exception. Phone has unique combination of hardware and software makes it best in its class. But you might come across situation like software malfunction for which you will have to erase the data and format your phone. Such problem arise when you are trying to root or flash your device. Here's the simple trick to format your HTC One M7. Factory reset wipes out your entire data so make sure you back up all the files as they will be erased.

Factory Reset (Hard Reset) for HTC One

They are 2 ways to factory reset your phone. First way is  through settings and second one is using. hard buttons present on your phone.

1. When your One is working and you can access the settings, just slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the   button.
2. Click 'backup and reset'.
3. Click 'Reset Phone'.
4. If you want to erase all the data, tap 'Erase all data'.
5. Tap Reset phone, and then tap OK.

Hard keys to factory reset your HTC One

1. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN key , and then press and hold the POWER key.
2. Wait for few seconds and wait for  Android images to appear on screen, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
3. Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.

It's done you have successfully complete a factor or hard reset. This reset also sets all the setting to default.