Let me remind you that Hard reset Is a factory reset. Therefore, based on the name of this operation, it follows:
Factory reset protection - protection against factory reset:
Attention! From version Android 5.1 and up phone manufacturers have introduced the so-called factory reset protection ( factory reset protection). It was introduced to protect access to your personal information and to prevent a potential thief who has your phone from using it.
Therefore, if before resetting the settings on your phone was created google account, then after the reset, the phone will ask you to enter your email and password from your Google account. Hard reset on Android 6.0 and higher will not delete linking your phone to your Google account.
If you are going to do a hard reset on your phone, then ALWAYS make sure that you know the access data for your google account \\ mi account \\ Flyme account, etc.
Also, before resetting, you can first log out of your google account (Settings\u003e Accounts\u003e Google\u003e button with three dots\u003e delete account). In this case, after performing a factory reset, the phone will not ask for any logins and passwords and you can use your device.
In case you have already done a factory reset and cannot remember the login and password for entering your Google account, for most models there are instructions for bypassing this protection (FRP). Type in a Google search query using the following pattern: [Your phone model] frp or [Your phone model] reset google account.
However, not all smartphones can bypass this protection. Owners of some phone models, especially the newest ones, will have to contact official service center.
Consequences of Hard Reset
After performing a hard reset, your device will be completely wiped clean. The following data will be lost: personal settings (color schemes, home screen settings, etc.), messages (sms), contacts (which were in the device's memory), notes, installed programs, games, photos, videos, files. Everything that was in the memory of your device will be deleted. The contacts on the SIM card and data on the external (removable) memory card (sd card) will not be affected.
What can be done to avoid losing important information?
If your device's memory contains important information (contacts, SMS, photo, video), then there are such options to save it:
- synchronization with Google contacts, Google drive (if your device is Android)
- storage and synchronization service DropBox
- creating a backup using the Titanium Backup program
- transferring important data to your PC (computer) using service programs for your smartphone / tablet model
If there is no way to save data before Hard Reset 
If for some reason it is not possible to do backup data before performing a factory reset operation, there is a chance to recover some data after the reset. Fortunately, there is such a program called "7-Data Android Recovery". Therefore, if you have already done a Hard Reset and have a "clean" phone / tablet in your hands, do not rush to get upset - with this program you can try to restore old files. Read more below.
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Like any other operating system, Android may not always work the way you would like it to. For example, when running itself simple application the smartphone starts to slow down or freeze. Often, something similar happens even with the usual incoming call... Many owners of Android smartphones and tablets are upset, and some even offer to buy a new device. Do not hurry! Most problems can be dealt with with a factory reset. This function is present in this operating system.
In English, the function is called Hard Reset, which can be translated as “ hard reboot". In fact, a system reboot occurs, which restores the original factory settings. In addition, all information that was added by the user is deleted, including applications, SMS messages, contacts, video and audio clips, etc. Therefore, before a hard reboot, it is recommended to save the data that you later need.
Information is deleted only from the phone memory. Files on the memory card, if present, will not be deleted. However, you can remove them yourself from the menu using a soft reset.
So, if you decided to make a Hard Reset and saved all the important data that you needed (for example, using a backup), then we can proceed to the procedure itself.
Method one
I will show an example on a "naked" basis. If you are using a smartphone or tablet with add-ons, it is possible that the menu will be slightly modified, although the procedure itself will not change. Go.
We are looking for the "Settings" application on the desktop. If it is missing, find it in the "List of Applications". I have "Settings" on the main screen.
The menu has opened. Now you need to find the "Recovery and reset" section.
We go in and select the section "Return to factory settings" - "Reset settings". Here you can also configure the backup of your data.
A kind of memo will open before you, where it is written that from internal memory devices, all data will be deleted, including settings, applications and even the added Google account (the account itself, of course, will not be deleted, just next time you will have to re-enter the login and password from it). Click on the "Reset phone settings" button. If you also need to clear the memory card, check the box next to the "Clear memory card" item.
The system asks again whether to reset? If you are ready, click "Erase All". The device will reboot. Most likely, the reboot will take a little longer than your gadget normally boots - this is quite normal, do not panic.
Method two
You can try to use even more simple method... All you need is to dial * 2767 * 3855 # and send a call. After that, a Hard Reset will automatically occur.
However, I do not recommend using this method for the simple reason that, according to reviews, on different devicesah this set of numbers can perform different functions. So, on some devices, it supposedly changes IMEI. How true this is, I find it difficult to say, and therefore I advise you to be as careful as possible.
Method three
This is the so called hard reset... You should only use it if your device does not turn on. If it works, use the first method.
So, your device does not turn on, just in case we take out the memory card from it, if there is one. To go to Android system recovery (the menu we have to work with), you need to hold down the buttons on the device in a certain order. The problem is that the combination of buttons may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. I decided to show you an example on a device from Samsung - one of the leaders russian market mobile devices.
Since the device is already turned off and does not turn on, we immediately proceed to active actions.
- Hold down the volume up key, power button and home button.
- Keep them pressed until the moment appears green robot or the menu will not start loading.
- Using the volume keys, select wipe data / factory reset and confirm it with the on / off button of the device.
- In the menu that opens, select the Yes - delete all user data item, after which the reset and deletion of settings and files will begin.
- Then click select Reboot now and the device will reboot. You will receive a device with a completely clean operating system.
About restoring settings
After the user makes a Hard Reset, he will probably want to use the backup to return all his settings, files and applications. Should I do it? The issue is controversial.
The problem is this: if your device was not working properly, for example, freezing or slowing down during operation, then it is quite possible that the cause was some application or certain settings. If you restore the backup, then there is a high probability that your device will work exactly the same as before full reset settings. Therefore, it makes sense to restore the backup only if you are sure that the problem is definitely not in the previous settings or applications.
Contacts can be transferred manually, as well as the necessary documents, and applications can be downloaded from. In my opinion, this is the most optimal solution.
Custom firmware
As for custom firmwares, they are restored in exactly the same way, there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Most importantly, remember that if you need to hand over the phone under warranty, you will first need to bring it to life if it does not turn on (use the third method), and then upgrade to the factory firmware. And remove root-rights, if they were installed.
After several months of active use of a mobile computer on the Android platform, various unpleasant phenomena usually begin to arise. Applications noticeably slow down when launched, sites freeze, the keyboard desperately does not want to print a letter or a number. Touches and even persistent knocking on touch screen do not find any response.
It comes to the point that you cannot even turn off your favorite Android smartphone or tablet. What does it all mean? Who is to blame and what to do?
Why reset your settings? The reasons.
There are two most likely reasons for your Android device to malfunction:
- Infection with viruses.
- Heavy contamination of the system.
Virus infection most often occurs when you forgot to install any of the good antivirus programs on your device.
- Doctor Web
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus
- Advanced mobile care
Risk viral infection rises if the user thoughtlessly follows the links from emails who came from nowhere, when downloading and installing applications from third-party sources, with frequent visits to suspicious sites.
The drastic littering of the Android operating system usually occurs among hyperactive users. Who just love to download all the new programs (fortunately, most are free) and research them. These are all very useful things to help you find in the endless store list Google play really required applications... But, fact is fact, such scientific activity inevitably leads to deterioration of the mobile computer on the Android platform.
In the end, it will become absolutely impossible to do anything on your gadget. In such a situation, there is only one remedy left - to reset operating system to factory settings.
Great option. In old windows versions in case of a serious deterioration in the computer's performance, it was necessary to reinstall the system, reboot from the distribution disk. But on Android you don't even need any disks and external installers - the distribution kit is wired inside the system.
If this is your first time encountering a system reset problem, most likely you do not know about another very useful Android option - backup and restore.
The idea is this. After returning all the Android settings to the factory state, absolutely all user data, files, documents, contacts and accounts will be deleted from your device. It's like you just brought your tablet from the store - only the pre-installed default apps from Google's suite of services and affiliates.
You will have to re-search, download and install all the applications and games necessary for work and entertainment, communication in social networks. And you already do not immediately remember even the names of all these programs. Hard and long work lies ahead.
So, Android has a useful option reserve copy your Google Play account. All your favorite and not so much applications are registered in Google Play and you can get it all back on your device without manual search and installation.
Provided that you have set the data backup option in the settings.
- Go to Settings.
- Find the Recovery and reset tab. There will be a Data backup item.
- Check the checkbox. Your data will now be saved in cloud service Google.
- Please enter your Google Account for the reservation below.
- Auto-recovery is written even below. Check the box here too.
- Now your data will be restored automatically after system reset to factory settings.
Note. To automatically restore, download and install all your applications from Google Play, when registering the device after resetting the settings, you must specify exactly your Google account, which is used to register on Google Play.
How to reset Android settings
If your Android device slows down, but you can still manage applications somehow, go to Settings and open the Restore and Reset tab.
Select Factory data reset. There will be a warning that all data from internal memory will be deleted. This is a reminder that if you have any important files or documents in your internal memory and you do not want to lose them, you need to copy all this data to external card memory or in cloud storage... At the same Google drive, eg. Below "red button" Reset mobile computer.
During the system reset process, the device must be connected to charger and include in electrical network... For applications to be restored, you need to leave the SIM card in the device so that the Internet works immediately after Android is restored.
The process has begun, and then everything will happen by itself. After resetting and reinstalling the system, you will be prompted to log in to google services... Take a piece of paper with the address email and the password of the same account that you have registered with Google Play and log in.
After checking the login and password, the automatic download and installation of all those applications from Google Play that you had on your tablet before the Android settings were reset will start. Depending on the speed of your Internet, the installation process of applications will take a long time or a short time... On Wi-Fi it is fast, with a SIM card - for a long time.
If the system is so sick that it practically does not respond to touch touches and the mobile computer actually freezes forever, what then to be? In such cases, the physical launch of the Android settings reset process is provided.
Depending on the specific device, there may be options, check the instructions or on the website of the computer manufacturer.
- Microscopic hole near the power button. You need to press there with a thin pin.
- Another option: turn off the smartphone and simultaneously press the shutdown button and one of the volume control buttons (usually "Down"). You may need to hold down the power button for a long time, but you need to press and release the volume button. Next, in the menu that appears, select "wipe data factory reset" and the item "yes - delete all user data"
- Well, never forget about factory reset through Settings \\ Restore and reset \\ Factory data reset.
Often in our instructions and tips, we advise you to reset Android to factory settings, in other words, do Hard resetas a solution to various problems. But it should be understood that this process will delete the following data from your device: all installed programs and games, contacts from notebook, as well as all information about the device user ( accounts). The data on the memory card will not be affected.
After you do a factory reset, your device is under android, will become the same as it was after the purchase in the store. Just in case, you can back up your data if you might want to restore it later.
There is nothing complicated in this, you just need to follow the instructions. There are three main ways to do Hard reset.
How to reset Android to factory settings: method number 1.
So, this way will be relevant for those users whose device does not turn on at all or hangs on the company's logo when turned on, as well as if you forgot graphic key and a lock password. In other words, if comfortable work with a smartphone or tablet you do not feel, then this instruction will be interesting for you.
Turn off your device completely (all buttons and the screen should go out). This is necessary in order to enter recovery mode... To do this, you must simultaneously hold and hold a certain key combination. Different combinations are suitable for different devices:
- volume down button ( Volume downPower) (the most common combination);
- On some LG models - similar to method 1 ( power button + volume down), but as soon as the LG logo appears, release and press the power button again.
- volume up button ( Volume up), volume down button ( Volume down) and the device power button ( Power);
- device power button ( Power), home button ( Home) and the volume up button ( Volume up);
- volume up button ( Volume up) and the device power button ( Power);
- volume up button ( Volume up) and the volume down button ( Volume down).
These key combinations must be pressed and held until your device enters Recovery mode.
Moving around recovery menu is carried out using the volume buttons (in the presence of touch Recovery, the control is carried out in the standard way), and the selection is confirmed using the power button or the context menu.
The next step to be performed is to search for the item " wipe data / factory reset"(Or" Clear eMMC"or Clear flash), select it, and then press “ yes - delete all user data". After completing the process of deleting all data, select the item "
Item names may vary, but not the substance, so the process reset android to factory settings is almost the same on all devices.
How to reset Android to factory settings: method number 2.
So, the following two ways to reset to factory settings will suit exactly those users who can log into the system, go to " Settings"Or get to" Dialera"(Dialing numbers).
For devices on Android 4.0 and higher, we need to go to Menu -> Settings -\u003e and select item Recovery and reset... Next, you need to go down to the very bottom and click on " Reset».
After that, the system will inform us that all data stored in the device's memory will be deleted. At the very bottom there will be an item " Reset phone settings", Click on it.
After that, the system will once again "ask" you about whether we want to delete all personal information and downloaded applications without the possibility of recovery, click " Erase everything". Next, the data deletion process will take place, and the device will be rebooted.
On some devices, the item names are different, but the process of resetting to factory settings is completely the same.
How to reset Android to factory settings: method number 3.
Well last way, which is the most simple and does not require searching for reset items. Go to the dialer (dialing application) and dial one of the codes: *2767*3855# , *#*#7780#*#* or *#*#7378423#*#* ... After that, the data reset process will begin, all information will be deleted.
This completes the reset process to factory settings, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing to be aware of is that all data from the device will be deleted and it will not be possible to restore them.
