Questions tagged [factory-reset]
A factory reset results in a full reset of an Android device to the original settings of the currently-installed ROM.
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Is there a way to access logs from before a factory reset? [duplicate]
I recently had to factory reset my phone due to it crashing to the Android Recovery screen.
It seems that several other users have had the same issue; all in the past week.
Is it possible to view ...
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Does factory reset wear out UFS storage?
I have factory reset my tablet ten times. Will factory resetting an android device wear out Nand memory, ie UFS storage? How long are Twp and p/e cycles in ssd style nand storages?
How many factory ...
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Auto factory reset - is this a general function of Android?
I want to install a software provided by my company but the IT admins only accept devices that support the "Auto factory reset" functionality (automatically perform a factory after if the ...
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Smartwatch: forcing a factory reset without USB debugging?
I recently made a mistake on my watch "h1-c-aladeng"(watch model) or "Lanix Ilium LT510"(the model in "Find My Device"). I now can look at the smartwatch and can't do ...
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Factory reset when enabling and disabling OEM Unlock in one session?
I accidentally enabled "OEM Unlock" on my old Pixel 3a. I instantly disabled "OEM Unlock" again. Will the phone forcefully factory reset when I reboot?
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How can I block factory reset on a phone?
is there a way to block factory reset on a phone? Like delete the functionality, make it totally impossible. Thanks!
Note: Not something like Factory Reset Protection, something that doesn't let you ...
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Can a hacker unlock the bootloader of an android device remotely?
Is it true that you can not unlock the bootloader of an android device remotely and the only way you can infect the firmware or bootloader is to have physical access to the device.
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FBE securely wipe all data
According to android documentation the FBE system has two different levels. Credential Encrypted (CE) storage and Device Encrypted (DE) storage.
Does a factory reset of an FBE phone reset the keys of ...
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Is there any way to force a factory reset without being able to get into the bootloader nor the os?
I got a Nokia C100, when setting it up I messed up the password but didn't realize until I had locked the device, I can not log into the device, the bootloader only shows Fastboot mode, and android ...
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Recovering media which is deleted month before from android 10 mobile storage
I have deleted a some media files month before, then I used my mobile as usual. Yesterday I performed a factory reset to mobile clean since it's storage is full. Now I need to get back my media which ...
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Encryption and deleted data
I have a galaxy S8 using "default password" meaning no startup password or secure start up.
The device is still encrypted by default so all data should not be recoverable after a factory ...
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Forgot password for android device not able to reset it
I recently bought a new phone and forgot about the old one, and now I can't remember the password for the old device. I tried
google findmyphone: didn't work
hard reset: asking for the password
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Lenovo Tab P11 erased recovery mode, need to hard reset with computer
I erased recovery_a and recovery_b, Unnofficial TWRP doesn't work. need a recovery that works. Won't boot into twrp and need a hard reset. Can't access OS but fastboot works.
HELP!
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Can somebody reset my phone without opening screen lock?
Suppose somebody took my phone and reset the phone ( all files will be deleted like factory reset ) without knowing my screen lock password or even opening my phone.
Is that possible? if possible then ...
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I can't get boot screen on proscan tablet without visible volume keys
I watched tutorial on youtube however it didn't cover this model proscan PLT1074 that has no volume rockers. It does not turn on as the video. It will turn on when only the power is held down. Once ...
