How To Hard Reset Vivo V9 With Password

Locked out of your Vivo V9 and forgotten your password? Don't panic. This guide provides the necessary steps to perform a hard reset, restoring your device to its factory settings.

A hard reset erases all data on your phone. This includes pictures, contacts, and apps. Proceed with caution, as data recovery after a hard reset is typically impossible.

Power Off Your Vivo V9

The first step is to completely power off your Vivo V9. Ensure the screen is black and the phone is unresponsive before continuing. This ensures the process can begin without interruption.

Boot into Recovery Mode

Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously. Hold these buttons until the Vivo logo appears. Then, release the Power button but continue holding the Volume Up button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.

Navigating Recovery Mode

In Recovery Mode, you'll use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate the menu. The Power button acts as your "select" or "enter" key. Touchscreen functionality is disabled in this mode.

Select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"

Use the Volume Down button to highlight the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" option. Press the Power button to select it. A confirmation screen will appear.

Confirm the Data Wipe

Scroll down to "Yes - delete all user data" using the Volume Down button. Then, press the Power button to confirm. This initiates the data wiping process.

Important: This step will permanently erase all data on your device. There is no turning back once you confirm this action.

Reboot Your Device

Once the data wipe is complete, you'll be returned to the main Recovery Mode menu. The option "Reboot system now" should be highlighted. Press the Power button to select it. The device will now restart.

The first boot after a hard reset may take longer than usual. Be patient while the phone re-establishes its factory state.

Initial Setup

After the reboot, you'll be greeted with the initial setup screen. You will have to setup your language, connect to Wi-Fi, and sign in to your Google account. Your phone will behave as if it is new from the factory.

You will be asked to setup a new password or PIN. Ensure you remember this password to avoid being locked out again. Consider using a password manager to store your login credentials securely.

Data Loss Considerations

Remember, a hard reset will erase all data on your phone. It is impossible to restore data wiped during this process unless you have a recent backup. Regularly back up your phone's data to a cloud service or external storage to prevent data loss in the future.

If you've completed the hard reset and your phone is still experiencing issues, it may be related to hardware or software problems. Contact Vivo support or a qualified repair technician for further assistance.