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WikiHow today will show you how to reset an Android device to its original settings using the basic reset steps or recovery mode if your device is. have more serious problems.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Basic device reset steps

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   Open your device's Settings app. Applications usually have a gear image (⚙️) or an icon with many sliders inside.

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   Scroll down and tap Backup & reset (Backup and reset). This option can be located in the category Personal (Personal) or Privacy (Privacy) of the menu, depending on your Android version and device.
   • If you are using Samsung Galaxy, tap General Management (General Management), then press Reset.

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   Click select Factory data reset (Factory data reset) is at the bottom of the menu.

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   Touch Reset Phone (Reset phone). Once the reset is complete, your phone will be formatted as it was when it shipped.
   • For Samsung Galaxy, press select Reset.

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   Enter your screen lock password. If your phone has screen lock enabled, you will have to re-enter your pattern, PIN or password.

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   Click select Erase everything (Delete everything) to confirm. Immediately, all data on the phone will be erased, and the device will re-launch its original default settings and configurations. The process can take a few minutes.
   • On Samsung Galaxy, you need to choose Delete All instead of, replace.
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Method 2 of 2: Factory reset

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   Power off your device.

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   Put the phone into Recovery Mode. Press and hold your device-specific combination buttons while it's powered off. Different phone models have different hotkeys.
   • For Nexus - the Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons
   • For Samsung - Volume Up button, Home key and Power button
   • For Moto X - Volume Down button, Home key and Power button
   • Other devices generally use the Volume Down and Power buttons. Some devices with physical user interfaces may use the Power button and the Home key.

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   Scroll down the item Wipe data / factory reset (Clear data / put phone to factory mode). Use the Volume Up / Down buttons to navigate the menu.

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   Press the Power button to select reset options in the menu.

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   Navigate to the cell Yes to confirm your selection.

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   Press the Power button. The Android device's factory reset and reset process will begin. advertisement

Warning

• Back up your data before resetting the device.
• Devices based on different Android platforms have slightly different UI designs.