Hard Reset - Rhyme™ by HTC

Performing a hard reset removes all data including the Google account, system data, app data, app settings, and downloaded apps. Only perform a hard reset if absolutely necessary.

 Pictures, Videos and Music are also removed. It is recommended to backup this data.

Transfer Music Files
Transfer Pictures/Videos

 Personal data such as Wi-Fi passwords, Browser bookmarks, User dictionary, a list of installed Market apps and other customized settings can be backed up to and restored from Google's servers.

Disable Automatic Restore prior to performing a hard (factory) reset when attempting to determine whether a 3rd party app is the cause of an Operating System / App issue.

If the preferred method is not available, there is an Alternate Method.

1. From the Home screen, select applications (located in the lower-left corner of the display).
2. From the All apps tab, select Settings.
3. Select SD & phone storage.
4. Select Factory data reset.
5. Select Reset phone.
6. Select Erase Everything.
7. Refer to Initial Activation and Setup.

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 Before attempting the alternate Hard Reset method on the HTC Rhyme, verify that Fast Boot mode is disabled. Refer to Enable/Disable Fast Boot for assistance.

Alternate Method

1. Press and hold down the Power button (upper-right corner).
2. Select Power Off.
3. Press and hold the volume down key then briefly press the Power button.
   When the screen with the three androids appears, release the volume down key.
4. Press the volume down key to select Factory Reset then press the Power button.
   This boot process takes several moments, reference the progress bar located in the upper-right.
5. Refer to Initial Activation and Setup.

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