The process for hard resetting a smartphone can vary depending on the make and model of the device. However, here are the general steps you can follow:

  1. Back up your data: Before you proceed with a hard reset, it's important to back up all your important data, such as contacts, photos, and videos, to avoid losing them.

  2. Turn off the phone: Press and hold the power button until the phone turns off.

  3. Boot into Recovery Mode: Press and hold a combination of buttons to boot the phone into Recovery Mode. The button combination varies depending on the device, so you should look up the specific instructions for your phone model.

  4. Navigate to the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option: Once you are in Recovery Mode, use the volume keys to navigate to the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option. Press the power button to select it.

  5. Confirm the reset: Use the volume keys to highlight Yes and press the power button to confirm the reset.

  6. Wait for the process to complete: The phone will now wipe all data and reset to its factory settings. This process may take a few minutes.

  7. Reboot the phone: Once the reset is complete, use the volume keys to navigate to the Reboot System Now option and press the power button to reboot the phone.

It's important to note that a hard reset will erase all your data, including your apps, settings, and personal files, so make sure you back up everything you need before proceeding with this process.