The Nokia C20 is one of the well-known budget smartphones known for its sturdy body, simplicity in operating, and basic features. However, like any smartphone, it might need to be restarted once in a while for the best performance or to troubleshoot certain issues. So if your screen freezes, your apps stop responding, or you just want to refresh your device, it’s very useful to know how to restart your Nokia C20.
This article will walk you through the different ways one can restart a Nokia C20, plus a bit on when and why you’d want to restart, basic problem-solving, as well as some advanced options for more serious issues.
1. Why It Is Important to Restart Nokia C20
1.1 Better Performance
One can get a boost of performance from restarting their Nokia C20: the clearing out of all RAM, and any other background applications that might have been slowing it down in the very least. This scenario is an accumulation of applications running in the background and eating up resources, which results in service lagging or slow responses.
1.2 Fixes Minor Glitches
Many times, phones develop little glitches like unresponsive buttons, frozen screen, or so on and so forth. Restarting usually fixes this situation by re-initializing the processes in the phone.
1.3 Updates and Installs Apps
The restart may be done after updating one’s system software or after the installation of a new application, so it can finish the entire update or installation process and run smoothly in the background. This is to see that all updates have been applied on the system and are all working fine with the freshly installed apps.
1.4 Prevents Overheating
If the Nokia C20 is warming up more than usual, then restart it. Restarting would temporarily stop those processes causing the overheating, thereby saving your device from damage.
2. Basic Method to Restart Your Nokia C20
2.1 Soft Restart
Soft restart is the most common and easiest way to restart the Nokia C20. This sort of restart is usually done if the phone is functioning normally but needs a quick refresh.
Step-by-step instructions:
Press and hold the Power button of your Nokia C20.
A menu will pop up with options such as “Power off” or “Restart,” with possibly other options depending on how your device is configured.
Tap Restart.
The phone will now power off and reboot on its own.
It is the fastest way of restarting the Nokia C20 without affecting any data or settings on the phone.
2.2 Restarting via Power Off Method
If the Nokia C20 does not offer a restart option on the power menu, one can always restart it by powering it off and turning it back on.
Steps:
Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears.
Select Power off.
Wait for the device to completely shut down.
After a few seconds, press and hold the Power button again until the Nokia logo shows up to indicate the device is turning back on.
This is one more way to restart the phone without jeopardizing any data.
2.3 Using Power and Volume Buttons (Forced Restart)
There might be times when a Nokia C20 freezes or becomes unresponsive, disallowing the standard restart methods from coming into action. Force restart will aid in such cases.
Steps:
Press and hold the Power button and Volume Up button.
Hold both buttons for 10 to 15 seconds.
Your device will force shut down and restart automatically.
Use a force restart when your phone is completely unresponsive and frozen; this forcibly kills all running processes and reboots the system.
3. Advanced Restart Options
3.1 Restarting from Settings Menu
Another way to restart your Nokia C20 would be from the settings menu. This restart method comes in handy if you are already in the settings menu tweaking other things on your phone.
Steps:
On your Nokia C20, open Settings.
Scroll down and tap on System.
Tap on Advanced (if it exists).
Tap on Restart.
It is less direct but useful if you are already going through the settings and might prefer to restart without using the physical buttons.
3.2 Restarting from Safe Mode
If your Nokia C20 has issues that you suspect are caused by third-party applications, restarting your device in Safe Mode may help you narrow down the problem.
Steps:
Press and hold the Power button until the power menu comes unto view.
Press and hold the Power off option until a prompt appears with the question “Restart in Safe Mode?”, click OK.
Your device will restart in Safe Mode, where only the system apps are active. This mode helps determine if package apps could be causing the problem. If it does not happen in Safe Mode, then most probably one of the apps you installed is at fault.
3.3 Restarting After a System Update
After installing a system software update, it is recommended to restart your Nokia C20 so all changes take effect properly. Some updates require a restart to physically write changes to system files.
Steps:
Usually, after the update is applied, you get notified to restart the device.
Keep testifying on-screen notifications to complete the restart operations.
If that does not happen, you can simply restart it from one of the methods discussed above.
4. Resolving Restart Problems
4.1 The phone refuses to restart
If the Nokia C20 responds no restart commands, try the following steps:
Check Battery Level: Ensure that your device has the necessary charge. If low, it needs to be plugged in for some charging before being attempted to start up.
Force Restart: Hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds.
Remove Battery (if Any): Does your phone have a removable battery, or is it a sealed-in one? Try removing the battery and inserting it back into the phone before you try to restart the device.
4.2 Restart Loop
A restart loop is experienced when the Nokia C20 tries restarting repeatedly without actually completing the booting process. This could be due to software activities or corrupted files.
Steps:
Boot into Safe Mode: Hold the Power button until the power menu shows, then tap and hold on the Power off option until you see the prompt for Safe Mode. This should allow safe booting and tackling of any app-related problems.
Factory Reset: Should Safe Mode be unresponsive, a factory reset may be due to solving this. Remember, it will wipe out every bit of data present on your phone-this should be the last option of choice.
4.3 Phone Restarts Randomly
If your phone is restarting randomly without you initiating it, then it could be exhibiting signs of either software or hardware issues.
Steps:
Check for Software Updates: Make sure Android has the latest software installed. Google updates provide fixes for bugs, and maybe your device is suffering from some bugs that caused the reboot.
Uninstall Problematic Apps: If the problem started after installing an app, try uninstalling it to see if that resolves the problem.
Reset Your Phone: A factory reset can eliminate stubborn issues that cause random restarts.
5. Factory Reset as a Last Resort
5.1 When to Use a Factory Reset
A factory reset should be resorted to only when all other methods have proved to be ineffective in dealing with the issues you are facing with your Nokia C20. The factory reset will revert the phone to its factory status, erasing all matters including apps, contacts, photos, and settings.
5.2 How to Perform a Factory Reset
Ensure you have backed up all your important data before commencing the factory reset.
Steps:
Open the Settings app.
Scroll down to System and tap on it.
Tap Reset options.
Select Erase all data (factory reset).
Follow the on-screen instructions for reset confirmation.
After the reset, the phone will restart and will have to be set up again as a new device.
6. Frequently Asked Questions on Restarting Nokia C20
6.1 Will Restarting Delete Any Data?
No, restarting the Nokia C20 will not delete any data. It basically closes all running applications and refreshes the system. Data will be deleted only during a factory reset (different from a restart).
6.2 How Often Should One Restart His or Her Nokia C20?
There are no set rules, but one restart per week is said to have more benefits on phone performance. It is recommended when your phone feels slower than usual or under strange behavior.
6.3 My Nokia C20 Stops Responding When It Is Being Restarted: What Should I Do?
If you are facing freezing during restart, try a force restart by pressing and holding the Power and Volume Up buttons together until the phone restarts.
6.4 Is It Possible to Restart Nokia C20 Without Using the Power Button?
Yes, the phone can be restarted through settings or by connecting the phone to a computer and issuing specific commands. These ways can come handy in case of a faulty power button.
6.5 Is Restarting in Safe Mode Different from a Normal Restart?
Yes, restarting in Safe Mode prevents third-party applications from loading and allow only essential system applications to operate. It diagnoses any problems with apps setting that might be causing an issue. Safe Mode is used to determine whether a problem is caused by the app or is a system-wide issue.
7. Advanced Restart Options & Their Solutions
7.1 Restart Using ADB Commands
For the more tech-adept users, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands provide advanced restart options. ADB is a powerful command-line tool for interfacing your Nokia C20 from a computer.
Steps:
Install ADB on Your Computer: Download and install ADB from the official Android developer website. Likewise, make sure you install the right drivers for your Nokia C20.
Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging:
From Settings, select About phone.
Tap on Build number multiple times until Developer Options are enabled.
From Settings, select System, then Developer options.
Enable USB debugging.
Connect Your Nokia C20 to Your Computer: Connect the phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Open the Command Prompt or Terminal Window: Head to the folder where ADB is located, and launch the prompt or terminal window there.
Type ADB Commands: To restart the phone, type the following command and hit Enter:
Copy code
adb reboot
This command will reboot your Nokia normally.
Handling Issues: Try using the following ADB commands to restart your device into recovery mode if your device is unresponsive:
Copy code
adb reboot recovery
In recovery mode, further troubleshooting or factory reset can be done.
7.2 Using Recovery Mode for Restart and Troubleshooting
Recovery mode is a special boot mode that offers options for advanced troubleshooting and maintenance. In such modes, a device can be restarted under many different scenarios, such as when it is not booting normally.
Steps:
Power off Your Nokia C20: Now, ensure that the device is really switched off.
Enter Recovery Mode:
Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time.
Release the Power button when the Nokia logo appears, and continue holding the Volume Up button until the recovery menu appears.
Navigate the Recovery Menu:
Use the Volume buttons to scroll through the options and the Power button to select.
Select Restart:
Choose Reboot system now from the recovery system to restart your device.
If you want to work out anything else like a Factory Reset, you can do that from this menu but only be aware that it would wipe out all data from your device.
7.3 Troubleshooting Persistent Restart Problems
If a Nokia C20 still has restarting issues or is stuck in a restart loop, then you might want to consider some advanced troubleshooting.
Steps:
Check for Software Issues:
Ensure the device is up to date with the latest software updates. Go to Settings > System > System updates to check for updates.
Uninstall Problematic Apps:
Apps that crash or slow down the system might cause restart problems. Uninstall any newly installed apps that could be causing issues.
Inspect Hardware Issues:
Look for any damage or malfunction that is preventing the phone from restarting successfully.
Contact Nokia Support:
If unable to sort out the problem yourself, Nokia’s customer support will be able to assist you based on your specific problem.
8. Some Common Questions and Troubleshooting