There are many methods to give your Android smartphone a second life. Undoubtedly, returning to factory settings is the most radical. Simply put, this process allows you to return your device to its initial state. In other words, It’s like your smartphone just left the factory and you turn it on for the first time.
Restoring factory settings can be useful in many situations:
- If there is a problem with the software update
- When your smartphone’s performance drops
- When you want to sell or transfer your device
There are many reasons why you might want to reset your smartphone, and the process is very simple. Be careful though, IAll data saved on your smartphone (contacts, photos and videos, music, applications, downloads, etc.) will be deleted in the process. So take care of yourself save your files via a microSD card or specific apps dedicated to these tasks. Also, please note that all data connected to your Gmail account (contacts, emails, diary, calendar, etc.) can be recovered by reconnecting your Gmail account from your smartphone.
Here is a guide explaining the steps to follow to restore factory condition on an Android smartphone.
How to restore factory settings on Android smartphone
To restore your Android smartphone to factory settings:
- Back up your smartphone (the process deletes all data!)
- Go Settings Or Settings > System
- click Reset Or Reset
- To touch Restore factory settings Or Restore all settings then confirm with your password or pattern
- To touch delete everything To delete all data from the device’s internal memory
- Restart the smartphone
At the end of these steps, your smartphone will be as it was the day you purchased it. You can restore your backed up data very easily and if you sell it, the buyer will have more impression of a new product. Normally if you selected the option correctly “Delete everything” and if you remembered to remove the SD memory card, there is no risk of the new owner stumbling upon your photos or personal data.
