How to reset Android to factory settings

How to reset Android to factory settings? It's important to know how to complete a factory reset on your phone.

It can help you unlock a frozen device or wipe your old phone of personal data when you get a new one.

If you're not sure how, we can show you.

Why do you need to factory reset your Android?

Restoring your Samsung® or Google® phone to factory settings helps protect your personal information when you do the following:

• Sell your phone.
• Swap it for a new device.
• Give your phone number to a friend or family member.
• Need to troubleshoot performance issues like a frozen device or forgotten password. Our experts only recommend this as a last resort, after you've tried everything.

Does a factory reset delete everything?

A factory reset deletes almost all data on your Android phone. That's why it's important to make sure you're prepared to take such a big step.

What a factory reset deletes from your phone:

• Contacts
• Photos and videos
• Music
• Passwords and files
• Accounts
• Messages

What should I do before resetting my Android phone?

Before restoring your Android to factory settings, there are important steps to take to ensure you don't lose any existing data.

1. Back up your Android phone. The first thing you should do is back up your phone. Uploading to a service like Google Drive™, or one offered by your phone carrier, will ensure you don't lose everything during a factory reset.
   
2. Connect your Android phone and connect to Wi-Fi. The backup process can be time-consuming, so you'll want the power boost. It's also best to save your files over a secure Wi-Fi connection so you don't use too much mobile data during the transfer.
   
3. Know your login information to restore data after resetting your Android. Before resetting your phone, make sure you know your login information. A Google Account username and password are required to restore data to an Android device. You can usually find your Google Account in Settings.
   
4. Unpair your Android device. Be sure to unpair or disconnect Bluetooth® devices like your smartwatch or wireless headphones.
   
5. Log out of all accounts. Protect your privacy by logging out of all your apps, services and email accounts, and also delete any cards you have saved in your mobile wallet. You should also disable Find My Device – check it out our guide to find out how.
   
6. Remove the SIM card. Check out our guide to removing your SIM card from your Android device for easy-to-follow steps.
7. Log out of your Android phone. After backing up your data and completing the checklist above, don't forget to log out of your Android phone as well. Although a factory reset will remove all information stored on the device, it will ensure that no one can access your account after you sell or trade in your phone for another.

How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone

Typically, you can perform a factory reset on settings, but can take up to an hour to complete. Make sure your phone is connected while you are going through the process.

TO RESET A SAMSUNG GALAXY PHONE:

1. Open it settings and tap General management > Reset.
2. Touch under Factory Data Reset > Reset > Delete all.

TO RESET OTHER ANDROID DEVICES:

1. Open it settings and search for “Reset”.
2. Tap Erase all data (factory reset) in the results.
3. Tap Erase all data (factory reset) on the Reset options screen, then tap Erase all data and enter your password or PIN to confirm your decision.

How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone When Locked

If you can't remember the PIN, password or pattern to unlock your phone, you may be forced to reset it.

TO RESET A LOCKED SAMSUNG PHONE (SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 AND NEWER):

1. Turn off your phone if it doesn't require a PIN to do so. You may have to wait until it runs out of battery and turns off on its own.
   
2. Press and hold the Enlarge buttons volume, To connect It is Bixby ® simultaneously until the phone vibrates and the Samsung logo appears.
   
3. When the Recovery menu appears, press the Volume buttons to select “ Delete all user data” or “Wipe data/factory reset”.
   
4. Use the Volume buttons again to confirm “Yes” or “Factory data reset” and press the Power button Turns off to select it.
   
5. After the phone processes the factory reset, you may see the “Data Wipe Complete” message at the bottom of the screen. Press the button on off one last time to select the “Reset Device” option.

Your Samsung phone will reset and turn on automatically when it's time to set it up.

TO RESET A BLOCKED GOOGLE PIXEL:

1. Turn off your mobile.
   
2. Press and hold the buttons Lower the volume It is Energy until you see the Android logo.
   
3. Press the buttons volume to choose Recovery Mode menu option and press the Power button Turns off to select it.
   
4. Use the volume buttons to choose the Wipe data/Factory reset option and press the Power to select it.
   
5. Use Volume and Power buttons to choose and select Factory data reset.
   
6. Your phone will display a message that data wiping is complete. Select Reboot system now to restart the phone.

If you've already tried these steps and still need a little help, we're here. Schedule a repair at Smartech and our certified experts can get your device up and running again the same day.