OnePlus Ace 3: How to Factory Reset via Recovery Mode

Performing a Factory Reset on OnePlus Ace 3

• 💡 This guide demonstrates how to perform a hard reset on the OnePlus Ace 3 using Recovery Mode, which erases all user data and restores the phone to its original settings.
• ⚠️ A note is made about screen locks: this process works whether a screen lock is set or not, and the confirmation code is unrelated to any PIN.

Powering Off and Accessing Boot Options

• 🔌 To begin, hold the power button to bring up boot options, then swipe down to power off the device.
• ⚠️ If the global version displays Google/Gemini on the power menu, press the power button and volume up simultaneously to access boot options.

Entering Recovery Mode

• ⚙️ With the phone powered off, simultaneously hold the power button and volume down.
• 🚀 Release the power button when the OnePlus logo appears, but continue holding volume down until the language selection screen is displayed.

Formatting Data and Confirmation

• 💬 Select your preferred language (e.g., English) and then choose "Format data".
• 🔢 A randomized confirmation code will be displayed; input this code accurately. This code changes each time and is solely for confirming the reset.
• ✅ After correctly entering the code, click "Format" and then "OK" to initiate the data wipe.

Rebooting and Setup

• ⏳ The device will now reboot and continue the reset process in the background, which may take slightly longer than a normal boot.
• ✨ Once the reset is complete, the phone will display the Android setup screen, ready for configuration.