This method works even if the screen is frozen, you forgot the lock code, or the phone won't boot past the LG logo.

: The device will restart and return to its factory defaults. Method 2: Settings Menu (Soft Reset)

: You will receive a warning about data loss. Tap Yes twice to confirm the action. Troubleshooting Common Issues

: Press and hold the Volume Down , Camera , and Power buttons simultaneously.

Use this method if your phone boots to the home screen but is slow, buggy, or you forgot the lock screen password.

This is the safest and easiest way to reset the LG E900 Swift 7.

before starting to prevent the phone from dying during the reset, which could cause software corruption. Remove External Storage

| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Pressing the keys turns the phone on normally | You released the keys too early. Hold Camera + Vol Down + Power for exactly 15 seconds, not longer. | | White screen appears but no text | This is a hardware display failure. Try connecting to Zune software blind. | | Phone keeps restarting after reset | The reset did not complete. Repeat Method 2. Ensure the battery is fully charged. | | "Encryption failed" error | The internal storage controller is damaged. No software fix exists. |

Press the Camera button (half-press or full-press depending on the menu, try full press first) to select that option.

If you are trying to fix a boot loop, this hard reset will clear the loop – but you will be left at the inaccessible activation screen.

Because the LG E900 has dedicated physical buttons (Windows Start, Search, Back), the button combination is specific to LG’s Windows Phone 7 hardware.