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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Cannot turn on developer mode on TCL 20 Pro after factory reset
I have an issue with a TCL 20 Pro not allowing me to activate the Developer mode. I've tried to use the normal method of going to 'About Phone and tapping the build button x7' but it does not work.
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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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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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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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How do I change the AndroidID?
My Android ID has changed since a factory reset. Now some apps/services don't work. Besides using Titanium Backup, how can I restore/change back to the previous Android ID? I already know what the ID ...
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Question about FDE without secure start up and factory reset
So I read that on device launching with 7.0 , it has FDE by default and a 256 bit primary key is randomly generated at first booting the device (say after a factory reset).
My question is, if no ...
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How can I erase the data on a phone with a broken display?
I have a Samsung Galaxy A40 (a405fn) with a broken display (totally dead: no touch reaction and display completely black). I want to sell the phone for parts, but I need to erase the memory.
When I ...
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Completely restoring all partitions on my phone to factory after flashing custom ROMs?
I own a xiaomi phone for 2 years on which i flashed several roms and vendors via twrp. When i lately wanted to go back to stock (more accurate the stock rom the phone was released with, miui 10 pie) i ...
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Tablet stuck on Checking Connection after Factory Reset
Sorry to bother folks, but I'm in a bit of a pickle here! I got this RCA tablet using Android software. It has been running extremely slow as of late, and after removing everything on it, I decided I'...
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How to use /dev/urandom?
As a follow up to my previous question,
I decided to use /dev/urandom to overwrite my data.
But how do I use it? where do I type that?
could you walk me into the steps to do it?
and is it better to do ...
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What data is still left after factory reset?
I have an unlocked Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) and I got banned in Jodel. The app doesn't have many permissions, but somehow the App recognize me even after a factory reset.
On every new instance I only ...
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How to factory reset when /data cannot be mounted?
My phone shows "Encryption unsuccessful" message after trying to open and the "Factory reset" button below it does nothing. I tried to boot into recovery mode (Power + Volume Up + ...
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Questions Before I Sell My Phone (Too Late To Encrypt Drive?)?
I'm pretty strapped for cash and I need to sell my phone (Motorola Moto G7, Android 10). However, there are some... sensitive... photos of myself on it that I'm not suuuper comfortable with the next ...
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Stuck on fastboot mode, usb debugging turned off
I rooted my Alldocube iplay 30 pro and uninstalled a few system apps before rebooting. Right after, it got stuck in fastboot mode and i cant do anything about it. USB debugging is turned off and I ...
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Questions about the specifics of Factory Reset
I have a few questions about how exactly Factory Reset works on Android (10+) devices:
Specifically, what is, and what is not, wiped?
I know that app data is wiped, but are there any system databases/...
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Reset factory and recovery in android
I want to reset my phone. After resetting, can photos be recovered with recovery software? If not, what can I do to prevent deleted photos from being recovered?
My phone: redmi note 9pro
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Cannot make backup or do a factory reset on Samsung Galaxy A40
I need to make a backup on Samsung Galaxy A40 to factory reset my phone because I'm having a problem with it. I cannot log in. Every time I log in, it gets stuck at "Starting Android". If I ...
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Error with Amazon Fire Tablet 10 factory reset
So I've got an amazon fire tablet 10 and my younger brother was messing around with the settings and set the screen width to 100dpi as a prank and the phone's screen ended up turning black and he ...
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Wiping data on old j7 prime
My dads phone broked so he now is trying to use an old j7 prime he used before, the problem is the phone has lockscreen and he forgot the code, i tried entering in recovery mode but when i press Vol ...
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Difference between factory reset and forgotten password erase all data
Is there a difference between performing a reset from recovery mode, or clicking on the forgotten password button on the locked screen, which offers to "erase all data"? I assume there isn't,...
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Delete all files or reset phone automatically if I don't use my phone for several days
I want to set a time limit so that if I don't use my phone within that time limit, then it will delete/reset my phone data (everything).
Moreover, if I use/unlock the phone within that time, then the ...
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Someone factory reset my android phone. How do I know more?
I am looking for my smartphone. I found it on my pants. It is factory resetted. Last time I check I was doing fine using the phone to call gojek (like uber in Indonesia)
And then I got message after I ...
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How factory reset process looks in details?
So I tried to find answer for this question, but it is very hard to find something other than simple instruction of doing factory reset and backuping data.
I'm interested of detailed process of the ...
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Confusion regarding Factory Reset via TWRP
Background The OS is Android 10 that uses FBE as encryption type.
Problem I do not remember my PIN, that would decrypt the files in /data partition, so I cannot unlock my screen.
Question I can boot ...
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Are my personal files safe after factory reset?
I am planning to sell my phone Redmi Note 7 running Android 9 which is already unlocked bootloader but no root access, is my data can still be recovered through Android software recovery? I don't want ...
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If a phone is encrypted (Android 5.1) but user doesn't use a screen lock, and then does factory reset, is data secure?
If I have a phone running Android 5.1 and it is encrypted, but I don't use a lock/PIN for unlocking and using the phone, does that mean if if I do a factory reset, the data on the phone can still be ...
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What are the adb commands for Wipe>Swipe right to Factory Reset>yes in TWRP?
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What are the adb commands to perform the following action sequence in TWRP:
First click Wipe, then Swipe to Factory Reset, enter yes?
TWRP documentation
The interface shows the wipe>Swipe ...
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Accidentally wiped /system, recovery not working
I accidentally wiped /system on my Archos 101e Neon (MT8163) through fastboot. Now it can't boot and can't go to recovery or fastboot mode. I tried vol -, vol + and both. It's just stuck on the first ...
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How to know if a broken screen phone has been factory reset?
I have an old Samsung phone with a broken screen and pass code but before I try to unlock my phone I want to know if there is any possible way to know if it has been factory reset because if it has ...
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Recover data from Samsung Galaxy A40 after factory reset
I’m trying to recover data (especially the contacts and photos) from a Samsung Galaxy A40 that was recently factory reset. Syncing data to the Google account was disabled, so that route wasn’t ...
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I changed Mainboard in S6 its wrong country code and does not work now what?
As above the board was locked to AT&T but i got the code for that I put my open sim card in it , it picks up wifi and looks like network signal but when i try to phone with it is says dialing ......
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Samsung Galaxy Tablet E, Model SM-T377W Unable to Factory Reset
I'm able to get to the menu Android Recovery when I select Wipe data/ factory reset but**** the yes or no option does not appear, and tablet reverts back to lock screen. Then I tried to clear cache (...
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Factory Reset not working on moto Z3 play (beckham)
I have a moto z3 play (device name beckham) which I can't factory reset now. What happens is when I go to Settings > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) but the phone ...
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Hard reset for Samsung T550
When I tried to hard restart my Galaxy tablet this is the message I got on the screen
OOIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-T550
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
WARRANTY VOID: 0X0
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Hardware factory-reset for Philips TV (PFH5500)
I'm trying to boot a Philips TV (model 48PFH5500/88) into recovery mode. The television is stuck in the Philips logo splash screen and is essentially bricked. The front LED is pulsing every 1 sec, ...
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Optimizing app 1 of 1 on Android starting after GooglePlay update
I have a Lenovo Tab3 8 Tablet that had been working fine until about five-six months ago.
Then I got this Optimizing app 1 of 1 message one day, when I had to restart the tablet, which basically made ...
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Unable to do factory reset on my vivo mobile without password
My mobile model is vivo y95. I forgot my new pattern which i have changed recently and im unable to unlock my mobile. So i tried to do factory reset on my mobile.
But when i click on Wipe data option ...
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Nokia 7.1 won't boot after Google Security Patch update
My phone (Nokia 7.1, Android 10) downloaded a Google Security Patch update over night and asked me to reboot the system for installing the patch. But after the reboot, it said that the system is ...
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How to factory reset a SAMSUNG tablet using Odin without tripping KNOX
Almost all of the questions I've asked here are related to the same topic, which is: I've forgot my unlock screen pattern and I am unable to factory reset my tablet to gain access to the tablet again (...
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Factory Reset without Factory Reset Protection
I've sold my old phone and perform Factory Reset to secure my data. After this the new user found that it's necessary to unlock phone with previous account.
Now, I've this user living nearby so I can ...
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Do I need to factory reset?
I have downloaded a bunch of apps on my 3-year-old Lenovo Android tablet. Lately, several of the app icons have been turned into little green android images. Also, the books I've downloaded to Acrobat ...
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Factory reset a Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 - can't start settings to enable USB debugging
A recent update to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 seems to have broken something fundamental.
System apps will load but the screen will stay blank. e.g. Settings loads up and shows the header with '...
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How to wipe and reinstall an encrypted device with 7.1.2 if TWRP won't boot anymore?
I installed an unofficial build of Resurrection Remix 7.1.2 on Meizu Pro 5 (M86) with TWRP 3.0.2. Out of curiosity I then enabled encryption with the thought that even if I don't like it and cannot ...
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Settings keep resetting after restart Oppo ColorOS
I have an Oppo R17 (Model CPH1879) running ColorOS V5.2.1 based on Android 8.1.0.
The problem is that every time I restart my device or if its battery runs out, some of my settings are reset to ...
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Can I recover files after factory reset if I root after resetting?
Device: ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE551ml
OS: Android 5.0
Notes: Not rooted, USB debugging not enabled, no custom recovery
My phone's storage got too full after recording too many videos and I backed them up ...
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Unrooting phone
I bought a new phone from someone the other day and I would like to use it. The only problem is when I was going through it I noticed that they at some point rooted their phone and put some of there ...
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Factory reset my RCA Viking Neptune 10 tablet
Trying to factory reset my RCA Viking Neptune 10 tablet it has no volume button, no home button, only a power on button and detachable keyboard. Any suggestions are truly appreciated!
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OEM Unlocking Greyed out after Android 8.1 Update. (Lenovo Tab4 10)
I purchased a Lenovo Tab 4 10, I enabled OEM Unlocking, Unlocked the Bootloader to root my tablet, and when I booted back into the Android OS it had an update, so I updated it, rebooted, re-enabled ...
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Factory reset did not remove malware problem on my ZTE zmax blade. What do I do at this point?
Surveillanceware or a worm of some sort has highjacked my Android and Facebook and email accounts. I'm unable to scan with my premium plus lookout account because the virus has disabled lookout and ...
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