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TCL 50 XE 5G
Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

2026-10-15 11:13:31.048

TCL 50 XE 5G
Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

Reset your TCL 50 XE 5G to factory settings as a final troubleshooting step. Use this method if your device is unresponsive or you can't access the Settings menu.

Before you begin

If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method should be performed.
Perform a factory data reset only if necessary as it removes your Google™ account and all data including system data, app data and media.
For devices with Android™ Device Protection turned on, it's essential that Google sign-in credentials are known before completing a factory reset with the device powered off. If credentials are unknown, do one of the following:
If a pattern, PIN, etc. is or has ever been set up on the device, Google account sign-in is required during initial setup.

Steps

  1. With the device powered off, simultaneously press and hold the
    Volume down button
     and the
    Power / Side button
     until the TCL logo appears then release only the power button.
  2. Continue to hold volume down, until the Android Recovery screen appears.
  3. From the Android Recovery screen, highlight and select
    Wipe data / factory reset
    , to continue with the reset.
    Utilize the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Power button to select.
  4. Highlight and select
    Wipe data / factory reset
     a second time to confirm.
  5. Select
    Reboot system now
     then allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.
Activate / Set Up Device