In order to hard reset a EXPLAY Winner 8 3G, you should perform the following steps.

Remember! Hard reset will delete all the data on your device; pictures, contacts, messages, apps and more.
EXPLAY Winner 8 3G device will be brought back to the default configuration of a brand new device.


1. Press and hold the Power button to turn off the phone. 

2. Press the Volume Up & Power buttons simultanously. Release it when the Android logo pops up.

3. Wait for a change to occur on screen and release Power.
4. Recovery Mode should open. When it does, release Volume Up.

5. Select the wipe data/factory reset option. Navigate to it with Volume and select with Power button.

6. Press Power to confirm by selecting Yes.

7. Lastly, select reboot system now. Done.