Press and hold the until the screen goes black. If the phone is frozen and won't turn off, hold the Power button for 15-20 seconds to force a shutdown.
In this guide, we will walk you through every method of performing a hard reset on the TCL 505, including the standard Android settings menu and the emergency recovery method using hardware buttons (for when your screen is locked or frozen).
The resetting process can take several minutes. If your battery dies halfway through the process, it can corrupt the system software, leaving your phone in a "soft-bricked" state. How to Hard Reset TCL 505
Modern Android phones, including the TCL 505, feature Factory Reset Protection (FRP). This is a security measure designed to deter thieves. If you reset the phone, you will be required to sign in with the Google account that was previously on the device. If you do not know the email or password, you will be locked out of your own phone permanently.
To prevent accidental data loss, take out any external storage cards. Press and hold the until the screen goes black
Wait a few seconds for the black menu to load.
If your TCL 505 is frozen, stuck in a boot loop, or you cannot access the Settings menu due to a forgotten lock screen pattern (note: you will still need Google credentials for FRP), you must use Recovery Mode. The resetting process can take several minutes
Note: If the phone vibrates but boots normally, you missed the timing. Turn it off and try again. Some TCL models use Volume Down + Power – try that if Volume Up fails.