Performing a Normal (Soft) Reset on a Dell Streak Mini 5

A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a soft reset. A normal reset stops all running applications but does not erase any programs or saved data.

Caution be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a normal reset since a normal reset erases all unsaved data.

  • Turn off the Dell Streak Mini 5.
  • Remove the battery, then wait for 10 seconds.
  • Insert the battery again.
  • Turn it back on, and wait for the Dell Mini 5 to reboot.

Performing a Hard Reset on a Dell Streak Mini 5

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your Dell Streak Mini 5 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

  • Make sure the Dell Streak Mini 5 is powered off, then press and hold ‘Volume Up and Volume Down’ buttons.
  • Next press and hold the ‘Power’ button to turn the Steak Mini 5 on.
  • Eventually the Mini 5 will display the configuration screen use the 'Volume Down' button to select the ‘Factory Reset’ option.
  • Press and release the ‘Camera’ button to confirm hard reset / factory reset of the Dell Streak Mini 5.
  • Wait for the Mini 5 to reboot.

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