12 Steps How To Reset Your Android Phone (With Pictures)

androidgalleries.blogspot.com - How To Reset Android Phone - This teaches you how to reset your Android device to its factory settings using either a basic reset or if you're experiencing more serious issues, recovery mode.

Performing a Basic Reset

Open your device's Settings. It's often a gear-shaped icon (⚙️) or an icon containing a series of slider bars.

Scroll down and tap Backup & reset. It's in either the Personal or Privacy section of the menu, depending on device and Android version.

If you are on a Samsung Galaxy device, instead tap General Management and then tap Reset.

Tap Factory data reset. It's at the bottom of the menu.

Tap Reset Phone. Once the reset process is complete, your phone will be formatted as it was when it left the factory.

If you are on a Samsung Galaxy device, instead tap Reset.

Enter your screen lock passcode. If your phone has a screen lock enabled, you will be asked to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or passcode.

Tap Erase everything to confirm. This will immediately erase all of the phone's data and reboots to the factory default settings and configuration. The process can take several minutes.

If you are on a Samsung Galaxy device, instead tap Delete All.

Performing a Recovery Reset

Power off your device.

Boot your phone in Recovery Mode. Press and hold the device-specific button combination while your phone is powered off. The buttons vary from device to device.

Nexus devices - Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power

Samsung devices - Volume Up, Home, and Power

Moto X - Volume Down, Home, and Power

Other devices generally use Volume Up and Power. Some devices with physical user interfaces may use the Power and Home buttons.

Scroll to Wipe data/factory reset. Use the volume buttons to scroll through the menu options.

Press the Power button. This selects the reset option.

Scroll to Yes. This confirms your selection.

Press the Power button. This starts the reset process and reformats your Android device to its factory settings.