A factory reset is a process that restores your phone to its original state. It will erase all of your data, including your apps, photos, contacts, and settings.
Here are the steps on how to factory reset your Android phone:
- Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset).
- If you have a screen lock, you will be asked to enter your PIN, pattern, or password.
- Tap Erase all data.
- Your phone will then restart and begin the factory reset process. This process may take a few minutes.
- Once the factory reset is complete, your phone will be restored to its original state.
Important: A factory reset will erase all of your data, so make sure to back up your data before you proceed. You can back up your data to your computer, Google Drive, or a cloud storage service.
Here are some additional tips for factory resetting your Android phone:
- Make sure that your phone is charged to at least 50% before you start the factory reset process. This will help to prevent your phone from running out of battery during the process.
- If you are having trouble factory resetting your phone, you can try restarting your phone in recovery mode. To do this, press and hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time until you see the Android logo. Once you see the Android logo, release the power button but continue to hold the volume down button. You will then see the recovery menu. Use the volume buttons to navigate to Factory reset and press the power button to select it.
- If you have forgotten your PIN, pattern, or password, you can still factory reset your phone by entering recovery mode. Once you are in recovery mode, use the volume buttons to navigate to Wipe data/factory reset and press the power button to select it. You will then be asked to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. If you do not remember your PIN, pattern, or password, you can select Forgot pattern or Forgot PIN. You will then be asked to enter your Google account username and password. Once you have entered your Google account username and password, your phone will be factory reset.
