Ever heard someone say my device is getting slower, I’m planning to do a factory reset?
You might wonder what a factory reset is. Before we dive into how we can do a factory reset lets learn what exactly a factory reset is.
A factory reset also known as a hard reset or master reset is a process in which the device is restored to its original manufacturer settings. The device is returned to the position where it was right after manufacture. All the data, details, apps and settings added, changed or modified are removed or changed.
Since the data is lost afterwards you might wonder why people still do it?
Resetting Android phone to its factory settings can have several advantages that is why people do it. Following are some advantages of resetting an Android Phone.
- Resolved Software Issues: Some users experiencing sudden freezes, glitches or other software related problems are recommended for factory reset as it can revert the phone back to the safest mode. Any corrupted data or settings are removed and the android version is also removed making the device to upgrade software again.
- Performance Boost : With time smartphones accumulate a lot of un-necessary data and files making performance an issue. A lot of unnecessary data is stored in the form of cache and temp files making the processor resource allocation for them. This can reduce overall performance. Thus by resetting the device to the factory version helps boost performance of the device.
- Prevents loss of Personal Data: If you are planning to sell, donate or recycle your old phone resetting it to factory version will prevent loss of personal data.
- Removes Malware or Viruses: If your device is infected with virus and malwares factory reset can remove those malicious programs and restore the state of your device.
- Fix System Updates: After going for new system update some phones experiences issues. A system reset can resolve this issue which provides fresh installation to the system software and clean update.
These are the reasons why most people go for factory reset. But before the reset we must preserve our existing data somewhere because data once lost is forever gone. Backing up data is extremely important as it prevents the loss of valuable data that needs to be safe and accessible. I know backing up data is extremely important and needs to be proper and reliable. Here are some common ways by which data can be backed up. - External storage: This is one of the common way to backup data using an external hard drive, external rom and more. A large amounts of data such as photos, videos and documents are stored outside the computer which can be accessed anytime needed.
- Cloud Storage: Cloud service providers such as Google Drive, Onedrive, Google cloud, Samsung cloud etc provide cloud storage of data which can be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device with the help of internet.
However there are other Services like Mobile Backup, Online Backup and Computer Backup which are basically paid and are encrypted by a key or more. Additionally it is advised to keep multiple backups if data is extremely sensitive and important.
Once you have backed up your data and secured it now you are ready to perform the factory reset action. Before we do this, be sure you have sufficient 30% and more battery to perform the action else your device will shutdown during the process. The reset process won’t be completed properly and your device will freeze during the boot process.
Factory Reset from Settings:
-Press Setting Icon on your Android device
-Scroll down and tap on “System” or “General Management.”
-Tap on “Reset” or “Reset options.”
-Select “Erase everything (factory reset)” or a similar option.
-Perform on screen instructions for rest process.
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Factory Reset using Hardware Buttons:
-Turn off your Android device.
-Press and hold the power button and the volume up button together until the device logo appears.
-Use the volume buttons to navigate to the Recovery mode option and press the power button to select it.
-After the Android logo appears, press and hold the power button, after that press the volume up button once.
-Use the volume buttons for navigation to the Factory Reset option and press the power button to select it.
-Navigate to “Yes” option and press the power button to confirm.
-After the reset is complete, select “Reboot system now.”
Reset from Find My Device (if enabled):
- Go to the Find My Device website on a computer or another device.
- Sign in with the Google account linked to your Android device.
- Select the device you want to reset.
- Click on “Erase Device” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Resetting a mobile phone might solve some issues, but hardware concerns are not solved by the reset. If you are experiencing any issues after the reset we suggest you visit nearby technician or a repairing center. However it is important to maintain data backup and recovery before proceeding . The above guide is a comprehensive guide on what is factory reset, why factory reset and how it is done. If you have successfully done reset following above steps enjoy your phone like new.
After a complete reset of your device your device will be completely new. And have some feature on like autocorrect and predictive text.to disable these features read out this article