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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How much does a factory reset help in hiding a device's identification details?
I got banned from a couple of websites like Reddit, and my idea is to use a VPN to hide my IP and then factory reset my Android device so that the website can't recognise the device.
After looking ...
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Huawei old model U9200 factory reset problem
I want to reset my Huawei Ascend P1 XL U9200E because I forgot my password, but USB debugging is not enabled and my volume-up button is not working.
How can I go to recovery mode, or do you know any ...
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Samsung A20e hangs at booting
My relative's Samsung Galaxy A20e smartphone got stuck while reading SMS. I wanted to help him and pressed buttons for reset, but only a black screen appeared, now it gets stuck at booting. I can ...
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Is it possible to skip the warning screen on a locked bootloader running custom firmware?
This question is from a malicious viewpoint to see if its possible that it happened in my case
I have got answers before that if my bootloader is locked then a factory reset(/even reflash stock rom) ...
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Cannot connect to WiFi or access settings after data wipe
After the factory reset on OnePlus Nord, the screen says, Hello, then connecting to WiFi, and it states it cannot connect.
I cannot access my settings. I cannot do anything with this phone as I cannot ...
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Factory reset turned off realme phone that bootloops without using volume button
I have realme 6 RMX2001 that bootloops and needs a factory reset.
The volume buttons of the device are broken.
The only working button is the power button.
Is it possible to factory reset the device ...
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Does Android automatically back up the old/original data after a factory data reset?
I have been continuously having problems with my device being compromised, and even after a factory reset, the problem still persists.
If an Android device is not instructed after a factory data reset,...
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Is it possible to restore my device to pre-factory reset for saved logins?
Basically, I have reset my phone after an absolute nightmare of forgetting my pattern.
In order to sign back into my Google account, it wants to send a notification to my S23. However, naturally, this ...
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Trouble resetting phone and removing Family Link
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Resetting an Android phone can be very tricky when Family Link is active, as I discovered when attempting to perform a factory data reset on my son's phone. Despite uninstalling the ...
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How safe is factory reset if I didn't have a pin or password?
Some months ago I had to return a phone to the store and all I did was factory reset to erase everything (I did it two times too). Now I'm getting paranoid about how safe my information is and if it's ...
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Data recovery on locked out Infinix Hot 10 [duplicate]
I had forgotten my PIN on Infinix Hot 10. I am unable to get in without a backup. I got the phone new and didn't create a backup as a first-time Android user, which I had saved important notes in my ...
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Do photos survive a factory reset (Android)?
I sold my old Oreo but I'm paranoid.
I had about twenty old photos (nothing special) and I deleted them, even from the trash. Then factory reset.
I recorded some blank videos and then a factory reset. ...
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Galaxy S6 does not start up, cannot flash stock software with Odin
I pulled out a Samsung Galaxy S6 that has not been used in a while. It has never been rooted or had custom software, and it was working last time. But now it was not starting up, it got stuck at the ...
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How to quickly factory reset an Android phone
Let us assume I am working/living in a potentially hostile environment and want to minimize the risk that somebody can access the data stored on my Android phone. The recommended way is to force-lock ...
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How to force factory reset Samsung Galaxy S21 with low battery?
My Samsung Galaxy S21 phone is damaged so the battery won't charge when the charger is plugged in. However, the charger still supplies power to the phone. It's been plugged in and sitting happily at 5%...