Ensure the phone has at least 50% battery or plug it into a charger to prevent shutdown during the process.
Tap Erase all data (factory reset) .
Open the App Drawer (swipe up from the bottom of the home screen) and tap the Settings app (the gear icon).
Tap Reset options (may also be labeled "Backup & reset" depending on your Android version). How to Hard Reset KODAK Ektra
Use the Volume Down button to navigate down to the option that says: wipe data/factory reset
Press the Power button to reboot the phone.
After a few seconds, the device will boot into Recovery Mode (a black screen with small blue, yellow, or white text). Ensure the phone has at least 50% battery
Use Volume Down again to highlight: Yes -- delete all user data
If prompted, enter your device’s PIN, pattern, or password.
Press and hold the Power button to turn the phone off completely. If it’s frozen, press and hold the Power button for 10–15 seconds until it powers down. Tap Reset options (may also be labeled "Backup
Tap RESET PHONE or RESET TABLET .
Press the Power button once to select that option.
Once the reset is complete, the word Data wipe complete will appear. The menu will return to the main Recovery Mode screen, with Reboot system now highlighted.
Scroll down and tap System (located near the bottom of the list).
Unlock your KODAK Ektra.