Hard reset Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)

OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz

Display: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm²

Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 2110 mAh battery

For Hard reset Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) use following steps

1. Turn off your smartphone

2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons at the same time for a few seconds (up to 20)

3. Release the keys when the Boot Mode menu appears

4. Select Recovery. The Volume up key can be used to navigate and the Volume Down key to confirm the selection

Android logo Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)

5. When Android Robot appears on the screen, press the Volume Up and Power keys

6. You need to go to the menu line "wipe data / factory reset", the Volume Up / Down keys are used to navigate the menu, and the Power key is used to confirm the choice made

7. Select "yes" and press the Power button