Akai iLike X5 Metal Factory Reset / Hard Reset

Factory Hard Reset is the process used to wipe all the data and settings on the phone and revert it back to factory defaults. It comes in handy during the situations when your device is working too slowly, facing software related issues, bypass the forgotten Patten/PIN or Pass Code, etc. Here we have listed step by step instructions on how to Soft Reset and Factory Reset Akai iLike X5 Metal.

Soft Reset is the process where there is no loss of data. The simple term for Soft Reset is Reboot. While on the other hand, Hard Reset deals with the loss of data as it wipes and cleans all the personal data and makes the device 100% clean. It is recommended to backup data before proceeding to Hard Reset Akai iLike X5 Metal.

Hard Reset is performed at the time of selling the device to others or during software issues and slowness. Soft Reset is performed to clear the RAM, and to clear the temporary cache, this frees the device from the sluggishness and offers the device a quick performance boost.

So, without any further ado, let’s proceed to the instructions on how to Soft Reset and Factory Hard Reset Akai iLike X5 Metal.

How to Hard Reset / Factory Reset Akai iLike X5 Metal

Below are the methods using which you can factory reset Akai iLike X5 Metal.

Akai iLike X5 Metal Factory Reset from Settings Menu

1. Power on your phone and unlock it.
2. Open the Settings app.
3. Tap on Backup & Reset and then Factory data reset.

4. Now tap on RESET PHONE. If asked to enter the Passcode or PIN, enter the same and tap on ERASE EVERYTHING.

5. Now, all the data will be wiped, and the device should reboot.

Hard Reset Akai iLike X5 Metal from Recovery Mode

1. First of all, Power off your phone.
2. Boot Akai iLike X5 Metal into Recovery Mode.
3. From the Recovery Mode menu, choose "wipe data/factory reset" using Volume buttons and press the Power button to confirm.

4. In the next step, choose "Yes -- delete all user data" to confirm the operation.

5. Now, the data and settings should be wiped.
6. Once done, the Recovery Mode menu should appear. Choose "reboot system now".

7. That’s it! Akai iLike X5 Metal Hard Reset has been performed.

Note: After Akai iLike X5 Metal Hard Reset you may be required to enter the previously used Google Account details while setting up the device. This is a Security feature added by Google starting from Android 5.0 Lollipop and this feature is called Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

How to Soft Reset Akai iLike X5 Metal

1. Firstly, press and hold the Power button.
2. Choose Power Off from the menu that appears on the screen.
3. Wait for a couple of seconds for the device to Power OFF.
4. Now, hold down the Power key to turn the device back ON.
5. Well done! Akai iLike X5 Metal Soft Reset is performed.