How to Reset Your Android Phone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your device's Settings.

   It's often a gear-shaped icon (⚙️) or an icon containing a series of slider bars.
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   Step 2: 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. , It's at the bottom of the menu., 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. , If your phone has a screen lock enabled, you will be asked to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or passcode., 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.
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   Step 3: Tap Factory data reset.

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   Step 4: Tap Reset Phone.

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   Step 5: Enter your screen lock passcode.

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   Step 6: Tap Erase everything to confirm.

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