how to reset nexus 7 2012
1 Turn your tablet off. 2  With the tablet off, press and hold the Power key, then press and hold the Volume Down key. 3  Scroll down twice to select Recovery. 4  Select with the power key. 5  You'll see the Android pop up, then while holding down Power, press Volume Up. Scroll down twice to select Recovery. 2  Select with the power key. 3  You'll see the Android pop up, then while holding down Power, press Volume Up. 4  Use the volume keys to scroll to Wipe Data/Factory Reset and press Power to select it. 5  Scroll down to Yes-Erase All User Data and press Power to select it.