Is it possible to factory reset an Android phone without the screen?

MarkBargain

I have an Acer Liquid Metal with a broken screen. I would like to sell it for spares or repair, but as the screen doesn't work at all I am not sure how to do a factory reset. Is it possible to plug it into a PC and reset it like that? I would like to delete all personal data before selling.

Bowling_4_Gold

With the phone turned off, press and hold both VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER ON for 3-5 sec.

To hard reset Acer S120 Liquid metal Press Volume UP, THEN CAMERA KEY. FOR CANCEL press Volume DOWN, then Camera key.

http://www.hardreset.eu/acer_s120_liquid_metal_hard_reset_soft_reset_en.html

Should work even though you can't see what's happening on screen.

MarkBargain

Thanks very much for that. I guess I won't know if it has worked, but I will assume it has.

globalds

Does that work for by passing a screen lock on a stolen phone :think:...

Lets hope not ..heh

Rusty!

Yep. If you factory reset, then the lock screen security is gone.