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The differences between the few reset options
1. Hard reset
Hard reset is quite commonly used especially especially when you are having signal issue, not receiving an incoming email or push notifications and many more. This is what I consider one of the most common resets available for us all. Still don't understand? Consider this as a 'refresh' button on your browser.

How to hard reset iPhone?

    Hold both power and home button together and do not release them even after the screen go black
    You can only release it when you start seeing the Apple logo pops up
    Wait for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes and your phone will be fully rebooted and hard reset-ed

2. Reset All Settings

This is another reset option you can choose from. This is not a full wipe but when you select this, all your saved setting on iPhone will be erased. To further explain this, this reset do not wipe your data but it will just clear all your settings, saved passwords etc. Hate your current settings? This is the right reset option for you!

How do you reset all your settings on iPhone?

    Always remember to backup your iPhone
    Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
    Reconfirm it again when the notification pops up and wait for the phone to reboot itself


3. Erase All Content and Settings
I can bet with you that this is one of the least used reset for most users. What does Reset All Settings does? Simple! A full wipe. Imagine reset everything on your iPhone back to the original setting.

How do I reset all settings on iPhone?

1Always backup. Backup, backup, backup as there is no return after confirming reset!
2You can backup either via iTunes or through iCloud
3 Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Content and Settings
4Once you selected it, you will be asked to reconfirm the action and if you are sure to completely wipe your iPhone, confirm it and wait for it to reboot itself

4. Reset Network Settings
Do you feel you need to reset your network settings as your are having issue with signal? This is the best option for you if that is the case and yes, this only reset all your network settings. This means that all your saved passwords for WiFi, bluetooth etc will be wiped with this option.

How do I reset my iPhone network settings?

    Always backup your iPhone data
    Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
    Give it about 1 minute and the phone will be fully be booted up

5. Restore (via iTunes)
Wait! Do you know that you can do a full wipe using iTunes as well? Using iTunes, you can select Restore and this will wipe everything on your iPhone completely. This 'restore' will reset everything and works exactly like a full wipe. If you ask me to my preferred wiping method, this is definitely my favorite reset method.

So, how do I reset my iPhone using iTunes?

    Always backup your iPhone either using iTunes or iCloud
    Using iTunes application on your Mac or Windows, select Restore
    Wait for the iPhone to reboot itself and restore if needed

Intex ibuddy connect II Hard Reset
Hard Reset:

    Power On Device and connect to pc or laptop
    Download Android Multi tool and Drivers from Here
    Install both drivers "SCI android drivers" and "ADB Android Drivers"
    Now open tool and press "5" and hit Enter Key to wipe data / factory reset.
    after format handset restart automatic
    hard reset done

Switch Off Your Phone
Take Out Sim And Memory Card
Press And Hold Volume Up Key + Power Key
When You See Android Logo Release All Key
Touch Home Key to See Recovery Menu
Scroll Selection To ‘ Factory reset /wipe data ‘ Using Volume Key
Confirm Action Using Home Key
Then Select  Yes — delete all user data  And Confirm
 Wait Some Seconds. Then Select Reboot System Now Option And Confirm
Now Your Phone Will Restarted. After Completing The Hard Reset Process.

1. Press and hold the Power key to power off the phone.
2. Power up the device by pressing the Camera key + Volume down key and Power key .
When the device vibrates, release the Power key, but continue pressing the Camera and Volume down keys.

Once the device displays the Are you sure you want to format? screen, release the Camera and Volume down keys.

Note: If the download mode screen displays, go back to Step 1 and try again.

3. Press the Window key to Format the device. "Are you sure you want to format?" will appeare The message Formatting will erase all your personal content and restore the factory settings. Do you want to continue? displays.
4. Press the Window key again to confirm that you want to format the device.
Warning! Important! Do not remove the battery while formatting your phone.
Wait until the device switches on and displays the Home screen.
After formatting is complete, the Start-up Wizard screen displays.
or
Go to dial pad and type *2767*3855#

Hard Reset procedure for the PS3 Be sure to backup your settings/games saves by doing a System > Backup on your PS3 or you may lose your game saves! Also, this is a last resort procedure prior to exchanging/returning to sony.

1. Power Off the PS3 via the power switch in back and power back on w/switch.

2. Hold Power Button on the Front until you hear 3 beeps.

3. Then go through the initial setup and then run a full Format via System > Format. (will take approx 3 1/1 hours). You may need to have our AV cables ready if your using HDMI (in case HDMI isnt detected after initial reset).

4. Restore your backup you made prior to doing factory/hard reset (optional, if you created a backup).

Hopefully this will solve your freezing problems.Problems/symptons that this appears to have resolved:
-freezing when doing anything
-no harddrive activity
-freezing when trying to use onboard keyboard or bringing up keyboard
-game/movie disc freezes system

Alcatel OT-5020 MPOP hard reset
Before you buy a new cell phone or new tablet, please try the following procedure to repair your device. First charge your battery, backup your important data if possible and in most cases take out SIM and SD card. It is impossible to recover your data after doing a hard reset, so online backup is always important. For all of your data, a backup should be done on an external device, hard drive, raid system or media.
Alcatel OT-5020 MPOP Android hard reset
When you are unable to power on your phone, there is a way to perform a factory data reset by using hardware keys. Press the Volume up key and the power key at same time until the screen lights up. All data will be lost!

Alcatel MPOP 5020 hard reset

Factory data reset

Erase all of your personal data from internal phone storage, including information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting the phone does not erase any system software   updates you’ve downloaded or any files on your microSD card, such as music or photos. If you reset the phone in this way, you’re prompted to re-enter the same kind of information as when you first started Android.

Go to Settings >Privacy > Factory Data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything. 

HTC Droid Eris Hard Reset

Perform a hard reset on your HTC Droid Eris. These steps will clear all data and settings off the device.
1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the Volume Down and Send buttons.

2. Press the Power button.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the hard reset.