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  1. Nov 23, 2018 · Press and hold the Volume up button, the Power button and the Home button at the same time. When you feel the device vibrate, release ONLY the Power button. A screen menu will now appear. When...

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    • Get ready to factory reset
    • Factory reset your phone
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    To remove all data from your phone, you can reset your phone to factory settings. Factory resets are also called “formatting” or “hard resets.”

    Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

    Important: A factory reset erases all your data from your phone.

    If you're resetting to fix an issue, we recommend first trying other solutions.

    Know Google Account username & password

    To restore your data after you reset your phone, you must enter security info. When you enter the info, it shows that you or someone you trust did the reset.

    1. Be sure that you know a Google Account on the phone.

    • Open your phone's Settings app.

    On most phones, you can reset your phone through the Settings app. If you can't open your phone's Settings app, you can try factory resetting your phone using its power and volume buttons.

    We recommend checking your manufacturer's support site for device-specific instructions.

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  2. Sep 20, 2022 · If your phone is running into issues with an update or if there's a malfunction that's preventing the device from booting up, you'll be able to factory reset by heading into recovery mode. At...

  3. Dec 2, 2023 · How to factory reset your Android phone via settings. How to reset if your device won't boot up. How to reset your phone remotely. Is a factory reset safe? We love a good...

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  4. May 9, 2024 · How to factory reset an Android phone using the settings: Ensure the device is plugged in or has enough battery to go through the reset process. Open the Settings app.

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  6. Apr 30, 2024 · Recovery Mode lets you factory reset your phone without needing any apps. Turn off your phone. Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time until the Recovery Mode screen appears.