| Feature | Soft Reset | Hard Reset | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Restarts the OS without erasing data | Wipes all data and restores factory OS | | When to use | App freeze, minor lag | Forgotten password, boot loop, selling phone | | Data loss | None | Complete | | Method | Hold Power > Restart | Recovery mode or Settings menu |
issues, which might require the original account credentials to unlock the phone after the reset. Remove External Storage How to Hard Reset CAT S75
: Press and hold the Power button and Volume Up button simultaneously. | Feature | Soft Reset | Hard Reset