Factory reset a mobile, restore or format it. It has different names, but it’s a simpler process than it looks and it practically does itself, and today we’re going to teach you how to do it on android mobile or tablet, whatever it is, to delete all the content it has.
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In this way, the mobile will be ready to sell, or just so you can put it away in a drawer in case you need to use it in the future, either as a spare mobile or to lend it to someone.
Of course, you should keep in mind that some brands will ask you to enter the manufacturer’s account password, if you are logged in when configuring the mobile.
Restore factory data on your mobile
Return to factory settings
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Restoring the factory settings on your mobile is a process that a priori should not take you too long, since all the customization layers have an option that allows you to restore your smartphone to its factory state, although it is true that each manufacturer uses a name to refer to this option.
Some manufacturers like Xiaomi have it in the information section of the phone, but it is true that others hide this option more in the settings. Others, like Samsung, put it in a General administration section. Here’s how it works in each brand:
- Samsung: Settings > General Management > Reset.
- Realme / OPPO: Settings > Additional Settings > Backup & Reset.
- Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO: Settings > Phone info > Reset.
- Google / Vivo / Sony / Nokia: Settings > System > Reset options.
- Huawei / Honor: Settings > System > Reset
- OnePlus: Settings > System > Recovery options
- ASUS: Settings > Backup & reset.
Delete content from your mobile
In many cases, the fastest may be search for it in the built-in search engine in the settings, where you can put reset or restore to see if it appears under that name.
One of the worst things about the lack of unity in certain areas of Android is undoubtedly having to look for this setting in the settings of several different brands, since each calls it a different way and places it in a different section.
You may need to enter a password
If during the configuration of the mobile you logged in with your manufacturer account, it is very likely that you will be asked to re-enter this password before allowing you to erase all the content of the mobile to make sure it was you who deleted it and not someone else With bad intentions.
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For example, if you have logged in to your Samsung account, you will need to re-enter the password just in the step before deleting all content from the mobile
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For this reason, it is highly recommended to have on hand or know these types of passwords by heart.
After correctly entering your account password, it will allow you to delete all content from your mobile or tablet, including association with such account. Restarting your device will feel like taking it out of the box.
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