If you've recently acquired a MyTouch 3G Slide phone from someone, you might want to reset the phone to its original default settings and delete the previous owner's personal information. Likewise, if you plan on giving the phone to someone, you'll want to reset it to protect your data. There are two ways to perform a hard reset on the MyTouch 3G Slide. If you simply want to reset the phone by turning it off then back on, push and hold the "Power" key to turn it off, and then push and hold the "Power" key to turn it back on.
Instructions
Primary Method
1. Push the "Home" key then push "Menu." Tap the on-screen "Settings" button.
2. Scroll down and then tap "Privacy."
3. Tap "Factory Data Reset." Tap "Reset Phone" then "Erase Everything."
Secondary Method
4. Push and hold the "Power" key to turn the phone off.
5. Push and hold the "Volume Down" button and then tap "Power."
6. Release the "Volume Down" button when the Android images appear on your screen.
7. Push "Volume Down" to highlight "Clear Storage" and then push "Power."
8. Push "Volume Up" to select "Yes."
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