This is how to factory reset the LG Thrive to clear all data and restore its original factory defualt settings.
Please note: the result of this procedure will delete all data stored from the LG Thrive. This process may or may not delete data stored on the microSD card. We highly recommend to have a back up copy all of your personal data before proceeding.
Step by step instructions on how to hard reset the LG Thrive.
Factory Data Reset on Menu Settings:
1. From Home screen, select menu
2. Select Settings, then Privacy
3. Select Factory data reset
4. Select Reset phone
5. Enter the password if prompted, then select erase evrything
If the LG Thrive is frozen, Try to do a hard reset through button combination:
1. Shut the power OFF or pull the battery out and reinsert it again
2. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button until the device turns on
4. A menu like Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock appears.
5. Just select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Then Press and release the Power button
7. Confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
That's it! just wait 'till the phone completely reboots.
Once the wipe is complete, the LG Thrive will then return back to its factory fresh state settings.
