2. Next, press and hold the POWER button and the Volume Down(-) button for a few seconds.
3. When the LG logo appears on the screen, release the buttons.
4. Select wipe data / factory reset, using the Volume Up(+)/Down(-) keys to move around the menu and press the POWER button.
5. Use the Volume Up(+)/Down(-) keys to select "Reboot System Now", and press the POWER button.
Hard Reset - advantages and disadvantages LG Optimus Q2?
In simple words, Hard Reset means hard resetting the phone. As a result, the system automatically returns to the factory settings and the system is completely cleared. Contacts, correspondence, application, files, search queries, passwords - all of this is deleted from the device's memory.
Benefits of Hard Reset:
The ability to reset the phone to factory settings. Removal of malicious programs that create difficulties in the operation of the device. Solving problems that have arisen due to the installation of some applications on the phone and have not disappeared after they were removed from the phone.
Disadvantages of Hard Reset:
All data and applications will be permanently deleted. The need to back up all data and contacts. Even after a hard reset, viruses can remain on the phone.
What needs to be done before the Hard Reset operation.
Before hard reset, you need to remember the login / password to your google account, otherwise you will not be able to use the phone since it will be blocked by the FRP. ÒYou can sign out of your google account before resetting. To use your device immediately without any problems. If after a hard reset you cannot remember the login and password for entering your Google account, then you need to find instructions on bypassing the FRP blocking. Owners of new phone models do not get to bypass the protection of the FRP and will need to contact the official service center.
After performing a hard reset, your device will be completely wiped clean. Everything that was in the memory of your device will be deleted.
What can be done to avoid losing important information?
If important information remains in the memory of your phone, then it can be saved in the following ways:
Synchronize your data and contacts with Google contacts, Google drive. Using the Titanium Backup program, create a backup. Transfer important data to your PC using service programs for your smartphone model.