What is a soft reset?
A soft reset of a smart phone cycles the phone’s power off and back on again. Some soft resets are done with a stylus, some by removing the battery, while others are done by holding the power button for several seconds.FunctionA soft reset is similar to rebooting or restarting your computer. The soft reset is useful for solving problems like bugs or lagging performance.Types of PhonesSoft resets are done on smart phones and personal data assistants (PDAs) and vary based on the specific manufacturer’s soft reset instructions in the user manual.EffectsPerforming a soft reset should have no effect on any open programs or data you may have been entering at the time of the reset. However, if loss of data is a concern, a backup is the only way to safeguard against losing data.DurationSoft resets can take several minutes to reboot, with duration being a function of the number of applications being restarted and network signal acquisition.BenefitsToday’s phones perform so many functions. Takin
