Open the Settings app.
There are two methods to hard reset a Huawei P9 Lite (L21): This is the easiest method if you can still unlock your phone.
Tap Factory data reset .
The phone will reboot and erase everything. This takes about 2-5 minutes. Use this method if you forgot your screen lock, password, or the phone is stuck on the logo screen.
Tap Backup & Reset .
If your Huawei P9 Lite L21 has a Google account on it, you must know that password after the reset, or the phone will lock itself. This is an anti-theft feature.
If you have a screen lock (PIN, pattern, or password), enter it. How to Hard Reset HUAWEI L21 P9 Lite
This is Factory Reset Protection . It's a security feature. You must enter the previous Google account (email and password) that was used on the phone before the reset. If you don't know it, you cannot bypass this legally.