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Find out how you could perform a hard reset with the HTC Salsa.
When your device is not working correctly or it has been frozen then you could try the instruction below to master reset your device so that all the settings will go back to the factory settings.
Note: When the device is resetted, all your data will be lost, so if there are any data that you would like to keep, make sure you have back them up first.
Via software
1. Go the Home screen.
2. Then select Menu.
3. Next select Settings.
4. Then select Privacy.
5. Next choose Factory Data Reset.
6. Then Select Reset Phone. If you want to erase the SD card too then ensure the checkbox Erase SD card is ticked.
7. Put in the password when prompt.
8. Now tap on Erase everything.
Your phone should start to reboot short and bring itself back to factory setting.
Try the hardware key combo when your HTC Salsa device is stucked and you can't access the settings menu.
Via hardware key
1. Turn off the phone by pulling out the battery and put it back in.
2. Press and hold the DownVolume button.
3. Then press and hold on the Power button until you see the device switch on.
4. An on-screen instruction shall appears, and offer you the options to Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock. Use the Down Volume key and select Clear Storage.
5. Next press the let go of the Power button.
6. Confirm your choice by select Yes or No. Using the Volume key to make your selection.
Your HTC Salsa should now reset itselft back to the default factory setting. All your personal data on the device has been erased.