Are you planning to sell your Android device, or you want to give it to one of your best friends? Maybe your smartphone has some functioning problems. Or, you wish to throw out all old and junk files from your phone for a fresh beginning. For all these good reasons, resetting an Android phone wipes everything from it, and your device looks like you are powering it on like the first time. Let’s see more about resetting an Android phone.
Warning
Remember that you will lose everything when you will do an Android factory reset, including all apps and all stored data, and you will find your device’s software in the original state. So, if you don’t want to erase essential files or data, you can backup them before performing the reset.
If possible, find another solution
Performing a factory reset for an Android phone involves a lot of hassle. Backing up necessary files and data may be time taking. The backup process may consume massive data that can be a challenge for you if you aren’t using Wi-Fi internet. For all these reasons, it is good to go with another solution.
For example, if you are resetting your phone because of malfunctions or any other operating issues, you can try fixing them with the available fixing guide on the internet. You can also restart or soft reset your phone to fix problems without needing to delete anything. The soft reset process involves pressing and holding the power button for 30 seconds. If these alternatives don’t work, you can proceed toward the factory reset process.
How to factory reset Android through the device’s Settings
If you have made up your mind to factory reset your phone, follow this step-by-step process.
Before starting the process, ensure your device is fully charged or connect to the power source.
Access the Settings app.
Under the Settings, choose System.
Next, find more options by clicking on Advanced.
Navigate to Reset options.
Under Reset options, select the option called Erase all data (factory reset).
Hit on Erase all data.
Provide your PIN if needed.
Hit Erase all data and take a rest until your phone completes the process.
How to factory reset Android through Recovery Mode
To reset Android in recovery mode, first, you have to turn it off.
After turning off the phone, click the Power and Volume Down button at once and hold them until you see the start screen.
You will see a screen with a word called Start indicating the power button, text, and navigation directions.
Here the Power button will work like a selection button, and the Volume keys like a navigation button.
Click on the Volume Down button until you find Recovery Mode.
Use the Power button to choose it.
When you select the recovery mode, the smartphone will restart, and an Android robot will also appear in trouble.
Now you have to click and hold the Power button and then hit the Volume Up button simultaneously.
Navigate to the Wipe data or factory reset using the Volume buttons.
Click the Power button to choose the options.
Finalize the selection by selecting Yes and leave the phone to complete the process.
Once the phone gets reset, choose the Reboot system now option.