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Reset your device by going to your Settings menu. Step 1: Settings System. Step 2: Advanced system settings Factory reset. Step 3: Enter the 4-digit code shown using the onscreen keypad. If you prefer to do a physical reset, here's how.
- Overview
- Get ready to factory reset
- Factory reset your phone
- Related resources
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.
• Add or remove an account on Android
• Can't sign in to your Google Account
Apr 6, 2020 · On some devices, such as Huawei smartphones, you don't have to tap Advanced to see the Reset options on this screen. Tap on Advanced in System settings. On the next screen, access Reset options. Tap Reset options. Tap on "Erase all data (factory reset)" to begin resetting your device. Start the factory reset on Android.
Sep 20, 2022 · Highlight Wipe data/factory reset. Press the Power button to select. Highlight and select Yes to confirm the reset. Once the reset is complete, you will be bounced back to the same recovery mode ...
Dec 23, 2022 · Click on Update & Security. Click on Recovery. Under the "Reset this PC" section, click the Get started button. (Image credit: Future) Click the "Keep my files" option. (Image credit: Future ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Turn off your phone. Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time until the Recovery Mode screen appears. Press the volume down button until Recovery Mode is highlighted. Press the ...
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There are three main ways to perform a factory reset: via the Settings menu, using the buttons on your device or by using the SmartThings Find service. To carry out a factory reset you will have to enter your PIN, password, or unlock pattern. You will also need to ensure that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi connection before you can perform ...
