Entering Recovery Mode and performing certain actions (like a factory reset) will erase all data on your phone. If possible, back up your photos, contacts, and files before proceeding. Continue at your own risk.

Because the Torque 5G is waterproof, the buttons are sealed with rubber gaskets. Dirt can get trapped inside the crevice.

Use Volume Up / Down to move through the menu and Power to select.

Options you’ll see:

⚠️ WARNING: Factory reset erases all your data. Use only if you’re ready to lose everything or have a backup.

If you are using Recovery Mode to perform a factory reset because you are locked out, remember:

Once you are inside the Android Recovery menu, your touch screen will not work. You must use the physical side buttons.

If your phone turns on and you can access the settings, you can force the phone into Recovery Mode without touching the side buttons. This is ideal if your physical buttons are jammed with dirt.

Prerequisites: A computer with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed, and USB debugging enabled on the Torque 5G.

Steps:

Pro Tip: If you see "error: device not found," make sure the phone is unlocked and you have approved the RSA key fingerprint popup on the phone.

This is the most common issue. Users see the Android robot with a red exclamation mark and panic.