How To Hard Reset Huawei L21 P9 Lite May 2026

Open the Settings app.

Repeat Method 2. After selecting "Wipe data/factory reset," also select "Wipe cache partition" (this is safe and won't delete personal data). Then reboot. Final Summary Table | Method | When to use | Buttons required | |--------|-------------|------------------| | Settings | Phone works normally | None (touchscreen) | | Recovery Mode | Phone frozen, locked, or won't boot | Vol Up + Vol Down + Power | How to Hard Reset HUAWEI L21 P9 Lite

If you have a screen lock (PIN, pattern, or password), enter it. Open the Settings app

This is Factory Reset Protection . It's a security feature. You must enter the previous Google account (email and password) that was used on the phone before the reset. If you don't know it, you cannot bypass this legally. Then reboot

Tap RESET PHONE again to confirm.

The phone will reboot and erase everything. This takes about 2-5 minutes. Use this method if you forgot your screen lock, password, or the phone is stuck on the logo screen.