How to Factory Reset Honor X6b and Erase All Data

Need a fresh start with your Honor X6b? Whether you’re facing software issues, prepping to sell your phone, or just want to clean things up, a factory reset is your best bet.

It wipes everything, your photos, apps, and settings, and brings the phone back to how it was right out of the box. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of resetting your Honor X6b safely and correctly.

💡 What is a Factory Reset?

A factory reset is like hitting the restart button on your phone. It erases:

• All user data (contacts, messages, photos, apps)

• System settings

• Google and Huawei accounts (if not signed out)

Think of it as a complete clean slate. It doesn’t downgrade your software but does remove customizations.

Factory Reset ≠ Soft Reset

• Soft Reset: Just restarting the phone.

• Factory Reset: Full wipe of the phone’s data.

⚠️ Important Things to Do Before Resetting

Before you dive in, do these things first:

1. Back up your data

   • Use Google Backup or Honor's built-in backup tools.

   • Don’t forget your WhatsApp chats and media!

2. Remove Google account

   • Go to Settings > Accounts > Google and sign out.

   • This helps avoid FRP lock (Factory Reset Protection) after the reset.

3. Charge your phone

   • Make sure the battery is at least 50% to prevent any mid-reset issues.

📱 Method 1 – Factory Reset Honor X6b via Settings

This is the easiest and safest way—ideal if you can access your phone normally.

Step-by-Step:

1. Open Settings on your Honor X6b.

2. Tap on System & Updates.

3. Select Reset or Reset Phone.

4. Tap Factory Data Reset.

5. Confirm by tapping Reset Phone.

6. Enter your phone lock code or PIN if prompted.

7. Tap Erase Everything.

Your phone will restart and begin the wipe process—it may take a few minutes.

🛠️ Method 2 – Factory Reset via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

Use this method if your phone is frozen, locked, or you can’t access settings.

Step-by-Step:

1. Turn off the device completely.

2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time.

3. Release when the Honor logo appears.

4. You’ll enter Recovery Mode.

5. Use volume buttons to navigate to Wipe data/factory reset.

6. Press the Power button to select.

7. Confirm by choosing Wipe data/factory reset again.

8. Once done, select Reboot system now.

Boom—your phone starts fresh.

📦 What Happens After a Factory Reset?

Once the process is complete, your phone will reboot like it’s brand new.

What’s erased?

• Photos, videos, music

• Downloaded apps and accounts

• System settings and Wi-Fi passwords

What’s not erased?

• SD card content (unless you choose to format it)

• SIM card contacts and messages (if stored on SIM)

🔄 How to Restore Data After Reset

You can easily bring back your data if you backed it up.

From Google Account:

• During setup, sign in to your Google account.

• Select the backup to restore from.

From Huawei Cloud or Phone Clone:

• Use Huawei Cloud restore.

• Or use Phone Clone to transfer data from another device.

🚫 Troubleshooting Common Reset Issues

Reset Option Grayed Out

• You may have Device Admin apps or Screen Time limits enabled.

• Disable them in settings.

Phone Stuck in Boot Loop

• Try entering Recovery Mode and wiping the cache partition.

• If it persists, perform another factory reset.

FRP Lock After Reset

• This happens if you didn’t sign out of your Google account.

• You’ll need to sign in using the previously synced Google account.

📋 Tips for a Smooth Reset Experience

• Remove the SIM & SD card before reset (especially if giving the phone away).

• Update the software before resetting to avoid bugs in the setup process.

• Note important settings like Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth pairings, etc.

💬 FAQs About Factory Reset on Honor X6b

• Will it remove viruses or malware?
  Yes, it will clean up most infections unless they’re in the system firmware.

• Does it delete contacts on my SIM card?
  No, only data stored on the phone is wiped.

• Can I cancel a factory reset once it starts?
  Nope. Once it’s in motion, there’s no turning back.

• How often should I factory reset my phone?
  Only when needed—like serious bugs, performance issues, or resale.

• Will it remove software updates?
  No, system updates remain even after a reset.

  
  

🔚 Conclusion

Doing a factory reset on your Honor X6b might feel like a big move, but sometimes it’s the best way to fix stubborn glitches, improve performance, or prep the device for resale. Just remember to back up everything important and follow the steps carefully.

Whether you're doing it through Settings or Recovery Mode, resetting your Honor X6b is a pretty simple process—and now you know exactly how to do it.