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This How.com.vn teaches you how to permanently delete all data on your Android by doing a factory data reset.
Steps
Open your Android’s Settings. It’s theicon in the app drawer.
- You may also be able to open your Settings by pulling down the notification bar from the top of the screen, then tapping the gear .
- You may also be able to open your Settings by pulling down the notification bar from the top of the screen, then tapping the gear
Scroll down and tap Backup & reset. It’s under the “Personal” header.
Tap Factory data reset. It’s the last option in the menu. This will bring up a message letting you know that you’ll be permanently deleting all of your data.
Tap Reset device. It’s at the bottom of the screen (it may say Reset phone on some devices).
Enter your unlock pin or pattern. A confirmation window will appear.
Tap Erase everything to wipe your data. Remember, this is not reversible! Your Android will now wipe all of your data. It may need to restart during this process.- Once the data is wiped, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your Google account and configure your device as if it were new.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionI want to use a phone that I used a year ago. Should I reset this phone back to factory settings so data will not be "doubled" when I transfer data from my present phone?
Anis13Community AnswerNo, it will not double. If you send your data, use a USB cable and connect it to a computer. Send all of your data there. Then connect the USB cable to your new phone and transfer your data there. - QuestionI hard reset my Lenovo a6000 before giving to servicing center. They returned my phone within 5 or 10 minutes. Can they recover my personal data within 5 or 10 minutes?
Community AnswerNo. All your data is deleted when you reset the device, it cannot be recovered.
About this article
1.Open your Settings.
2.Tap Backup & reset.
3.Tap Factory data reset.
4.Tap Reset device.
5.Enter your pin or pattern.
6.Tap Erase everything.
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