How to format your Vivo

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How to format your Vivo?

There may be times when your Vivo is slow or 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 Vivo. That is why we are going to tell you about formatting in this article, in order to help you better understand this feature. First of all, we will explain to you what is formatting a smartphone, then how to format your Vivo 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 Vivo, 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 Vivo. This means that all your photos, videos, saved contacts or even installed apps will be deleted.

There are several reasons why it is important to format a smartphone: your Vivo is getting too slow, your device memory is full, your smartphone is in dire need of cleaning, or you have decided to sell your Vivo. This 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 Vivo, the data saved on it will not normally be deleted.

How do I format a Vivo 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 Vivo 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 Vivo turns on again, you will find it as new, without any data on it and with the factory settings.

You have finished formatting your Vivo.

How to format your Vivo if it is not working?

It is possible that your Vivo no longer works for any reason, and therefore you try to fix it on your own.

You can try formatting your Vivo, 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 navigate through the interface using the volume buttons on the side of your Vivo and select “Recovery”. Finally press “Factory reset” then confirm the entry.

Your Vivo will format and turn on again like a new device, just like when you bought it.

To conclude: clean up your Vivo with formatting

Through this article, we have explained to you how to format your Vivo, 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 Vivo, go see a specialist who will be able to help you.

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