2025 Hard Reset (Tinder/Bumble/Hinge)
As we all know the dating apps are getting more sophisticated with tracking banned accounts. I’ve been reading more posts recently about people being banned even after “hard resetting”. But usually these posts are really vague with describing the extent of how they followed the stickied guide.
I’ve successfully hard reset (over 4 months with the account) in 2024 but lost that account due to losing the phone number and then got banned when I created a new account using a temporary number. So now I’m preparing to hard reset for a 2nd this but later this year. Using the success I had with that past account here’s my checklist. Feel free to add your opinions and experiences!
- New Android device ($80-$200)
- New SIM card with new phone number ($10-$50)
- New e-mail account
- 6 NEW pictures, do not re-use old ones (don’t need to reset meta data since they’re new)
- Brand new profile prompts and bio
- Rest IP or only use mobile data
EXTRA TIPS:
Take a couple month break from the apps and let your mind reset
Do not spam send similar opening lines, I think that’s what got me banned this time.
I don’t think altering your name/DOB is very important but there’s varying opinions
Create your profile away from places you frequented before your ban.
Set location preferences either off or only when using the app.
Do not mass swipe on people or match with people and not respond. Be picky with you match with and regularly clear your chats to avoid being reported
Do not give anyone your social media or real phone number, ask for theirs
If you’re planning on moving soon wait until then to reset