Mobile devices series Honor from the company Huawei are famous for their stability and long work without recharging, but even the most reliable systems can fail over time. A smartphone Honor 8X, released on the basis of a processor HiSilicon Kirin 710, is no exception, and owners are sometimes faced with the necessary measures to restore the factory state. This may be due to the sale of the gadget, transferring it to another user, or an attempt to correct critical errors in the operating system Android.
The procedure for clearing memory and returning to the original settings requires careful attention, since it permanently deletes all personal information of the owner. Before starting any manipulations, it is extremely important to understand the difference between a simple reboot and complete formatting of memory partitions. Hard Reset This is a radical method that affects all user data, including photos, contacts, chats in instant messengers and installed applications.
In this guide we will analyze in detail all the available ways to return the device to factory settings, using the standard menu EMUIand recovery mode Recovery. We will also pay special attention to the security issues associated with blocking accounts and answer frequently asked questions that users have when performing this procedure.
Preparing the device for the reset procedure
Before initiating the wipe process, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps that will help avoid the loss of important data and problems with activating the device in the future. The first step should always be to create a backup copy of the information, since after a reset it will be impossible to restore files using standard means.
Use built-in tools Honor or third-party cloud services to save contacts, calendar and notes. For photos and videos, it is best to connect to a computer or upload to cloud storage, since the volume of media files is usually large.
- 🔋 Charge your smartphone battery to at least 60-70% so that the device does not turn off at the critical moment of recording system files.
- ☁️ Check the synchronization of contacts with your account Google or Huawei ID in the cloud services settings section.
- 💾 Copy important documents and files to external media or cloud storage manually.
- 🔑 Remember or write down account passwords Google and Huawei IDthat were linked to the phone.
☑️ Checklist before resetting
Particular attention should be paid to accounts. If you do not delete your account Google before resetting, protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection) will work. This is a security mechanism that locks the device after a reset, requiring you to enter the password for the last used account. Without this password, unlocking the phone will be extremely difficult, and sometimes impossible, without contacting a service center.
⚠️ Attention: Removing the SIM card and microSD memory card before starting the procedure is a mandatory step. This will protect your personal numbers and files on the memory card from accidental deletion or damage to the file system during the formatting process.
Reset through the EMUI settings menu
The easiest and safest way to return Honor 8X to the factory state is to use the standard menu of the operating system. This method is suitable for cases when you have access to the smartphone interface, know the pattern or screen unlock password, and the system is stable.
First, open the main application menu and find the icon Settings, which usually looks like a gear. In the list of options that opens, scroll down to the Systemsection. In some firmware versions EMUI this item may be called simply System and updates.
Inside the section, find the item Reset or Reset settings. The system will warn you that all data will be deleted. Click on the option Reset phone settings. A final warning will appear on the screen with a list of data that will be destroyed.
If the settings menu is slow, before resetting, close all background applications through the task manager to speed up navigation through menu items.
To confirm the action, the system will require you to enter your screen unlock password or pattern. After entering the correct data, a button Reset the phone settings (sometimes red) will appear. Click it and wait for the process to complete. The smartphone will reboot and the initial setup will begin, as when it was turned on for the first time.
Using Recovery mode for Hard Reset
If the smartphone does not turn on, is stuck on the logo or the screen does not respond to touches, the standard method through the menu will not work. In this case, it is necessary to use the recovery mode Recovery Modewhich is built into the device’s memory regardless of the operation state
To enter this mode, a combination of physical buttons is used. First, turn off the device completely. Then hold down the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time. Hold them for about 10-15 seconds until the logo Honor 8X a combination of physical buttons is used. First, turn off the device completely. Then hold down the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time. Hold them for about 10-15 seconds until the logo appears Honor or the recovery menu appears.
In the menu Recovery the touch screen may not work, so navigation is carried out with the volume buttons (up/down), and the selection is confirmed with the power button. You need to find the item Wipe data/factory reset. Sometimes, to access it, you first need to select the interface language if it is not detected automatically.
What to do if the Recovery menu does not open?
If the button combination does not work, try connecting the switched off phone to the computer via a USB cable, and then hold down the buttons. On some firmware versions, entering recovery mode is only possible when the power cable or USB is connected.
After selecting the reset item, the system may ask for confirmation. Enter the word yes or select the appropriate confirmation item. The formatting process will start, the progress of which will be displayed as a percentage. When finished, select Reboot system now to reboot.
Removing Google account and FRP protection
The protection mechanism FRP (Factory Reset Protection) was implemented by the company Google to protect user data in case of theft or loss devices. Its essence is simple: if a Google account was linked to the phone, then after resetting the settings (especially via Recovery), upon first activation, the device will require you to enter the password for this particular account
To avoid blocking, before resetting through the settings menu (the first described method), simply log out of all accounts. Go to Settings → Users and accounts (or Accounts). Select an account Google and click Delete account. Repeat the procedure for Huawei IDif it was used.
| Action | FRP lock risk | Password required |
|---|---|---|
| Reset via settings menu | Low (when deleting an account) | Screen unlock password required |
| Reset via Recovery (buttons) | High | Requires Google account password when turned on |
| Reset via Find My Device | High | Google Account password is required when turned on |
If you have forgotten your Google Account password, it may take time to regain access. In this case, it is better to first restore access to mail through your computer, and only then proceed to reset your phone. Ignoring this step can turn a working smartphone into a “brick”, accessible only after entering correct credentials.
Reset through the Find My Device service
There is another way to perform a full reset Honor 8X remotely, if you do not have physical access to phone, but it is connected to the Internet. To do this, use the service Google Find My Device or a similar service from Huawei.
Log in from any other device (computer or tablet) to the service website and log in using the same account that is used on the problematic smartphone. In the list of devices, select your Honor 8X. In the available management options, select Wipe device (Erase Device).
After confirming the command, the phone will receive a signal to perform a full format. Important: this method also activates FRP protection, since the reset is forced from the outside, and the phone cannot automatically unlink accounts before deleting data.
⚠️ Attention: For this method to work, the smartphone must be turned on, have an active connection to the mobile data or Wi-Fi, and also have geolocation turned on. If the phone is turned off or in airplane mode, the command will be executed only after it appears on the network.
Possible problems and solutions
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, users may encounter various technical difficulties. One common problem is that the reset process gets stuck. If the progress bar is frozen in one place for more than 15-20 minutes, system files may be damaged or there are memory problems.
In such a situation, perform a forced reboot by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds. If this does not help, you may need to flash the device through a computer using special software, such as dFlash or Hisuite in recovery mode.
- 🔄 Cyclic reboot: If after resetting the phone constantly reboots, try entering Recovery and selecting
Wipe cache partition(clear cache), not affecting user data. - 🔒 Forgotten screen password: If you reset the phone via Recovery to bypass the password, but forgot your Google account, the only legal way is to remember the data or provide the purchase receipt to the service center.
- 📉 Update error: After After resetting, the system may take a long time to update applications. This is normal, but make sure that you have a stable Wi-Fi connection.
If after resetting the device behaves unstable, check for firmware updates in the settings menu - sometimes bugs are fixed by new versions of the software.
It is also worth considering that interfaces and item names may differ slightly depending on the version installed firmware EMUI. Honor 8X different versions of Android (from 8.1 to 10) with different shells could be installed.
⚠️ Attention: The interface and available functions may vary depending on the software version. If the described menu items differ from those that you see on the screen, be guided by the semantic meaning of the words or refer to the official documentation for your specific firmware version.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Will information be deleted from the memory card when resetting Honor 8X?
With standard When resetting through the settings menu, the data on the memory card is usually saved unless you check the special box “Clear internal memory and SD card”. However, when resetting via Recovery (using buttons), in some firmware versions the external card may also be formatted. To ensure data safety, always remove the microSD before starting the procedure.
How long does the full reset process take?
The process of formatting and reinstalling the system itself takes from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the amount of memory and the speed of the drive. However, the first boot after a reset may take longer than usual—up to 10 minutes. Do not panic if you see the Honor logo longer than usual.
Is it possible to recover deleted photos after a Hard Reset?
Data recovery after a full reset (formatting) is extremely difficult, and in modern smartphones with disk encryption it is almost impossible without special expensive tools and a backup copy. Encryption changes the access keys, making old data unreadable.
What should I do if the phone asks for an account password that I don’t remember?
This is FRP protection. You need to restore access to your Google account via your computer (website google.com/recovery). If this is not possible, you will need to contact an authorized service center with documents confirming the purchase of the device (receipt, warranty card).