Many consider them useless as they believe that with them they only see the time and some notifications, however, this is something very different from what is known.
These items are special for measuring heart rate, steps, notifying events, activities, tagging a place with the GPS, as well as making multiple notifications if a call is coming to our device. What is sought is that these are tools of common use for all.
When buying one of these devices, the main thing is to connect your phone to such a tool, so that in this way everything is synchronized and in order.
However, if you own one of these straps and then decide to give it to someone, it is very likely that this person will have to unplug it and erase all the information that is left on the device and that comes from the previous mobile. In short, what you are looking for is to reset it and place said element as one of factory.
That is why in this post we will clarify some doubts about this type of reset and the correct way in which you should do it.
Is my data lost if I perform a reset?
It is one of the most frequently asked questions in all forums where this situation is referred to. However, the answer is very simple: no.
The device only acts as a transmitter, all the data you have stored there they will be protected within the application you linked it to, if in this case you are using it Google Fit, all your data will remain there, as said device, only acts as the transmitter of the device.
Likewise, you shouldn't have any fear of performing this reset, as the process is very simple and nothing bad will happen to your device.
How to get started with factory data reset?
- The first thing to do is to press the hollow part of the screen. This is a small irregularity that you can see across the entire front of your device's screen, which usually simulates a lock button on your device.
- Entering from the screen main, you need to slide your finger down. Right there, you will see the different options the bracelet offers you.
- Find the first option of the menu and proceed to scroll to the right, with which you can start scrolling through all the options. You have to find and finally press the option "Factory reset".
- Once you are on that screen, the system will ask you to press and hold the submerged part in case you want to confirm the restoration of your device. You must perform this action twice in a row to confirm your decision.
- Once pressed, you will be able to see how the reset process begins and the band will immediately give you instructions.
- When the whole process is finished, you will be able to see how the Band of your device will return to all initial values and with it the option to connect to that device with a completely new mobile terminal will appear again.
With all this data you can carry out a complete repair of your device, without any kind of problem.
