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How to reset or factory reset mobile devices
Here you will find instructions to erase your mobile device by doing a reset or factory reset with either the Android, iOS, iPadOS, KaiOS, Microsoft, Blackberry or Tizen operating system.
Step-by-step instructions for restoring a smartphone, smartwatch, activity bracelet, or tablet.
What is a factory reset?
A factory reset, also known as a factory restore or factory reboot, is a process by which all data on an electronic device is erased to return it to its original state, that is, to the state it was in when it left the factory. This process removes all customized settings, installed applications, and data saved by the user, leaving the operating system and software in their initial configuration.
It is commonly used to solve software problems, clean a device before selling or donating it, or simply to start over with a device that has become slow or problematic due to the accumulation of files and applications. It is important to note that performing a factory reset will lose all data that is not backed up, so it is advisable to make a backup of important information before proceeding.
Perform a factory reset on your device if you want to sell it, give it away, or send it for repair to prevent others from accessing your data and personal information.
A factory format will also allow you to remove the PIN, password, unlock pattern, and fingerprints from the mobile device. It is also useful to perform a factory reset if your memory is full, it freezes or crashes, and you want to format your phone, tablet, or smartwatch.
Always remember to make a backup on a computer, memory card, or cloud service so you do not lose your photos, chats, documents, music, etc.
Before performing the restoration, it is also important to know the password of the email and social network accounts on the device as they may be necessary to reconfigure them on a new device or on the same one after restoring.
Use the search engine or explore among the most popular devices. Thus, you will find detailed information on how to reset your mobile step by step, along with other utilities.
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If you prefer, you can find instructions for restoring your device by searching for a brand. Click on the brand of your device to see step-by-step instructions on how to do it.
Error downloading do not turn off target
The message "Downloading... Do not turn off target" on an Android device indicates that the phone or tablet has entered "Download Mode." This is a special status primarily used to update the device firmware or perform diagnostics.
There are several ways to exit downloading mode without damaging the device and without having to pay for applications or PC software
What does Wipe Cache Partition mean?
"Wipe Cache Partition" is a term used in the context of Android devices, which refers to the process of wiping the system cache partition. This process is a troubleshooting and maintenance tool for Android devices. In this article I explain a little more about what it means and what it is for.
How to do a reset on a Chinese mobile
If you have a Chinese Android smartphone or a fake Android smartphone it is possible that when you try to reset or format the terminal you have found that the recovery menu is written in Chinese characters and there is no way to guess what each option means.
Reset PS4
Restoring a PlayStation 4 is useful when you have problems such as crashes or system crashes, perhaps due to corrupted data or having shut down the console incorrectly, without waiting for it to be completely shut down. It is also necessary to perform a factory reset or reset when you want to sell, give away, loan or take your game console for repair. Follow this tutorial to soft reset your PS4.
Reset PS3
If your PlayStation 3 has a full hard drive and you want to erase everything, you suffer from problems such as crashes or system failures, perhaps due to corrupted data or having turned off the console incorrectly, what you should do is a factory reset or soft reset.
Questions and problems from users about "How to reset or factory reset on mobile devices"
Ishaka - 01/12/2024 06:06
I don't know my password I want to flash my phone
John - 21/11/2024 15:05
After doing hard reset device ask me for privacy protection password which it wont accept. It looks like a one pro but no model details on phone. How do I cleear the pin as giving it to my son?
Abdulqayyum - 18/11/2024 14:59
Hi dear my phone A9 A9000 samsung volume keys & adb are not working and i want to reset for remove screen lock of this phone , so please tell me what to do for reset from pc to this phone
Wajid - 13/11/2024 14:54
My realme Note 50 screen locked password forgotten. how to check screen locked password?
Nwabisa - 29/10/2024 18:23
How can i remove my password from my phone i forgot my passwords now i cant access my phone
Yasser - 20/10/2024 08:29
The screen is stuck on enter your password I never use password for my nubia alph
Eshetu - 16/10/2024 08:50
I FORGE MY PHONE PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ?
Sachin - 02/10/2024 09:30
I need to format my phone but I can't do it cause there is password I don't know what it the password
