Scroll down and tap "Backup & Reset" or "System" → "Reset" (depending on the software version).

Open the Settings app.

If prompted, enter your PIN, pattern, or password.

Tap "Confirm" or "Erase Everything" again.

Wait for the phone to restart and reset itself. Troubleshooting Tips | Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Phone won't enter Recovery Mode | Try different button combinations: Volume Down + Power, or Volume Up + Volume Down + Power. | | Stuck on logo after reset | Remove the battery (if removable), wait 30 seconds, reinsert it, and try the hard reset again. | | Forgot Google account password | After reset, you may be asked for the previous Google account (FRP lock). Enter the old account details. | | Reset didn't fix the problem | Try the hard reset twice in a row, or consider that the issue may be hardware-related (e.g., faulty battery or motherboard). | Final Note If your ITEL IT2171 has a removable battery, you can also try removing the battery for 1 minute, putting it back in, and then performing Method 1. This often helps if the phone is completely unresponsive.

Tap "Reset Phone" or "Erase Everything" .

Tap "Factory data reset" .

A hard reset (also called a factory reset) will erase all your personal data from the phone, including contacts, messages, photos, apps, and settings. It will restore the phone to the state it was in when you first bought it. Only do this if you have backed up your data or if the phone is not working properly (e.g., frozen, forgotten password/pin, or constant crashes). Method 1: Hard Reset via Hardware Keys (Recommended for forgotten password/unresponsive phone) This method works even if the screen is frozen or you cannot access the settings menu.