In order to hard reset a Vertu Ascent 2010, you should perform the following steps.
Remember! Hard reset will delete all the data on your device; pictures, contacts, messages, apps and more.
Vertu Ascent 2010 device will be brought back to the default configuration of a brand new device.
1. Power up the device.
2. Starting from the Menu, go to Settings > Restore default settings.
3. Type in the password, confirm. Phone should now reset'n'restart. Done.