How to Reboot an Android

Soft Reset

1. Unlock your device screen by touching the 'Power' button once.

2. Press and hold the 'Power' button. When the power options display on your screen, touch 'Power Off.' Your phone will shut down.

3. Press the 'Power' button again to restart your phone.

Hard Reset

4. Touch the 'Applications' launcher on your home screen, then touch 'Settings.' A list of options displays.

5. Touch 'Privacy.' Touch 'Factory Data Reset.' Review the warning message displayed on your screen. All data stored on your phone will be erased.

6. Touch 'Reset Phone.' Another disclaimer appears, warning you that you are about to remove all personal information from the device. Touch 'Erase Everything.' Your phone will begin the reset process -- it can take up to 10 minutes to erase all data.