Factory reset your Android phone

Factory reset your Android phone

Method 1 – Factory resets your Android phone from the Settings menu.
Method 2 – Factory resets your Android phone in Recovery Mode.

Method 1 -Factory reset your Android phone from the Settings menu

Be warned: this process will erase all the data from your device’s internal storage, including personal files like photos. So, If possible, back up your phone’s data first, as this process will remove all data from your phone’s internal storage.
1. In the Settings menu, find Backup & reset, then tap Factory data reset and Reset phone.
2. You’ll be prompted to enter your passcode and then to Erase everything.
3. Once that is done, select the option to reboot your phone.
4. Then, you can restore your phone’s data.

Method 2 – Factory reset your Android phone in Recovery Mode

If your phone is so messed up that you can’t access your Settings menu, there’s still hope. You can reset in Recovery mode, using just the buttons of your phone.
If possible, back up your phone’s data first, as this process will remove all data from your phone’s internal storage.

1. Turn your phone off.
2. Hold the Volume down button, and while doing so, also hold the Power button until the phone turns on.
3. You’ll see the word Start, then you should press Volume down until Recovery mode is highlighted.
4. Now press the Power button to start recovery mode. You should see an Android robot now.
5. Once you’re in Recovery mode, press and hold the Power button, and while doing so, press the Volume up button once, then let go of the Power button.
6. Press Volume down until Wipe data/factory reset is highlighted, then press the Power button to select it.
7. Once that’s done, press the Power button to select Reboot system now.
8. Then, you can restore your phone’s data.