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How to format your Nokia 8.1?
It may happen that your Nokia 8.1 is slow or that you want to dust off your operating system which is starting to get tired.
This is among other things why formatting exists.
This feature exists on all devices, but it is not used by everyone given the impact of this manipulation on smartphones like your Nokia 8.1. This is why we are going to talk to you about formatting in this article, in order to to help you better understand this feature. First, we'll explain what is formatting a smartphone, then how to format your Nokia 8.1 when it is working and finally how to format it when it is not working.
What is formatting?
Before starting the explanation of how to format your Nokia 8.1, we wanted to explain the concept of formatting to you so that you know what you are going to do and for what reasons.
Formatting a phone consists of erasing all the information on the disk of your Nokia 8.1. This means that all your photos, videos, your saved contacts or your installed applications will be deleted.
There are several reasons why it is important to format a smartphone: your Nokia 8.1 is getting too slow, your device memory is full, your smartphone is in dire need of cleaning, or you have decided to sell your Nokia 8.1. list is not exhaustive.
Therefore, it is up to everyone to carry out this operation or not. Finally, be aware that if you have a micro SD memory card in your Nokia 8.1, the data saved on it will not normally be deleted.
How to format a Nokia 8.1 when it is working?
Before starting this operation, we strongly recommend that you back up all your files, including photos, videos and your contacts, on your computer.
In addition, we recommend that you do this operation when your smartphone is more than 80% charged in order to avoid possible problems.
To start, go to the settings of your Nokia 8.1 then go to the “Backup and reset” section. Then, you just have to click on “Restore default settings”. The reset will be initiated and all you have to do is wait for the formatting to take place.
When your Nokia 8.1 turns on again, you will find it as new, without any data on it and with the factory settings.
You have finished formatting your Nokia 8.1.
How to format your Nokia 8.1 if it does not work?
It is possible that your Nokia 8.1 no longer works for some reason and therefore you try to fix it on your own.
You can try formatting your Nokia 8.1, which may prove to be a solution. First, start by simultaneously holding these three buttons for several seconds: Volume plus, the home button and the lock button.
When you have done this, a screen will appear before your eyes. Then browse the interface with the volume buttons on the side of your Nokia 8.1 and select “Recovery”. Finally press “Factory reset” then confirm the entry.
Your Nokia 8.1 will format and turn on again like a new device, just like when you bought it.
To conclude: clean your Nokia 8.1 with formatting
Through this article, we have explained to you how to format your Nokia 8.1, a solution that is effective when you decide to clean your smartphone's operating system.
Do not forget to save your data before performing this manipulation, otherwise you will lose them forever.
This operation is easy to perform, however if you encounter any difficulty in formatting your Nokia 8.1, go to a specialist who will be able to help you.
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