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Huawei: Reset All System Settings

If your Huawei phone keeps auto-connecting to a WiFi network you no longer trust, or fingerprint and face unlock refuse to work properly, a broken settings profile is often the cause. Resetting all settings clears these configurations without touching your photos, apps, or documents. It is easy to confuse this with a full factory reset, which does erase your data.

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Reset All System Settings auf Huawei

Resetting all settings on a Huawei phone clears system-level configurations without deleting files, photos, or installed apps. This differs from a factory reset, which wipes the entire storage.

The function targets network profiles, saved WiFi passwords, fingerprint and face recognition data, and the current lock screen password. It is the right fix when a WiFi network fails to connect properly, biometric unlock stops recognizing you, or your lock screen credentials feel compromised.

If your problem involves missing photos, corrupted apps, or storage issues, a settings reset will not help. In that case, a full factory reset or an app-specific fix is the better route.

To reset all settings on EMUI: Open the settingsTap on System & updatesTap on ResetTap on Reset all settingsTap on Reset all settingsType in your lockscreen PINConfirm with Reset all settings.

After confirming, the phone reboots. You need to reconnect to WiFi networks manually and re-enroll fingerprints or face data. Set a new lock screen password during the first unlock afterward.

Frequently asked questions

No. Resetting all settings only clears configurations like network profiles and biometric data. Photos, documents, and installed apps stay untouched.