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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Wifi not turning on/Stuck on "Turning on...", is there any other solution
I have a tablet (tab s6 lite) but there is a problem, when i connected the tablet to my (old) macbook,it started going crazy
It kept on resetting and the wifi would not work
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Galaxy S2 - Unable to perform a hard reset
My S2 froze, I took out the battery and restarted it but it kept freezing on the pin screen. I have tried both soft and hard resets but still cannot get the phone to work. When performing the hard ...
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Can a Nexus 6P be factory reset when screen cannot be used and phone off?
I broke my Nexus 6P screen, so am replacing it - usually I would factory the phone. However, I can't as the screen is completely black.
I power cycled the phone, but I am unable to enter the pattern ...
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'Starting Android ...' for over 60 mins
Following a factory reset after an Android problem, I started setting up my phone like it was a new one. Next day I was locked out of it for 24 hours, which I understand is a google protection system. ...
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Can't reset Android tablet into factory setting
I'm trying to factory reset my Android tablet but I can't get it to work. I have tried to press power and volume down to make the device go to boot configuration but it only shows the Android logo and ...
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Can't restore backup - password unknown
I have a Google 6 Pro. I set up a "pattern" password (which I'll never do again - numbers and words are meant for my memory) and forgot the pattern.
After multiple tries, I decided to do a ...
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How do I hard reset/factory reset my Supersonic SC-74JB 7-inch tablet with no physical volume button on?
I forgot the security password to get into my Supersonic (SC-74JB) 7-inch tablet that you need after you turn on the tablet. It doesn't have a physical volume button.
How do I hard reset/factory reset ...
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Note 5 freezes and restarts
First of all, no root since I didn't want to mess with knox bricking my phone. The problem started tonight when I wanted to buy PlayStation Plus from the PlayStation App. For some reason, the app hung ...
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Can I factory reset my tablet remotely?
I sold my Galaxy Tab 3 Lite on eBay. After I mailed it out to the buyer, I remember that I'd forgotten to erase it first. The problem is not about sensitive information. The problem is (still using my ...
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Will a factory reset unroot Android? [duplicate]
If I do a factory reset on a rooted Samsung/Android phone will it remove the root? Factory reset will return the phone to its out-of-the-box state, right?
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Locked out of Android Vortex MID *permission denied with ADB
Here's the back story:
I bought an used Android tablet. The guy said the power connector was broken so the tablet wont be charged. I took it apart and figured out the battery was dead. I have an ...
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Unlocking a broken-screen Nexus 6
I have a pretty stock Nexus 6. It has Full Disk Encryption turned on, AFAIK (I didn't change any settings from when I first got it, and it requires the PIN to boot up). I dropped it yesterday, during ...
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How to make a complete factory reset, without anyone being able to retrieve my data?
I will have a few Android phones that I will have to let go.
I would like to make a proper clean wipe of the data, without no one being able to retrieve them, and do a factory reset.
I have read ...
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HTC One M9 factory reset problem
I need to do a factory reset on my HTC One M9. Just for clarification, I have not rooted the phone ever. I'm trying to do a factory reset through the phone setting and once I do the reset, it brings ...
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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?
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WiFi won't stay on after factory reset
I have PendoPad 7" tablet (PNDP5M7BLK) on Android 5.0.2. My wife reset it using factory reset, and the WiFi won't stay on so I can't connect to internet.
Any ideas?
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Redmi Note 7 factory reset via PC
I was just trying to flash Lineage OS on my new Redmi Note 7, since MIUI kinda sucks, and it didn't really seem to work. So after a few tries and restarts, my phone started requesting the password for ...
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Invalid IMEI after factory reset
After factory reset my phone starts showing "Invalid IMEI" on both sim slots and I can't call or be called. What might be the problem?
Android version; 2.2.1 , model: A601
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Can't boot into recovery or downloading mode on galaxy player. Is it hardbricked?
I have a galaxy player 5.0 -old build and everything, but I like to experiment with it- and i wiped cache and did a factory reset and tried to reboot, and for some reason wouldn't want to boot up. So ...
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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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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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MediaTek K80 is stuck , computer store tells me the firmware chip is corrupted
To start with I did a factory reset to wipe out my files and apps before giving my tablet to my niece.
After the reset the tablet is stuck at the screen with the android guy in the corner and MEDIATEK ...
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How to delete photos/videos on Samsung but make sure they are not deleted on Amazon Photos?
I just backed up all my photos/videos to Amazon Photos but have been reading different blogs that say do not delete your photos from the gallery or it will be deleted from your Amazon Photos. I just ...
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After factory reset Market keeps crashing on Galaxy S2 on ICS
My phone was stuck in a bootloop, so I had to factory reset it. Now a new problem has arisen, which is that the Play Store is gone, and I am back at Market but it won't open and keeps crashing. Please ...
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Should I delete accounts before encrypting and factory reset
I want to wipe the phone with android 4.3.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-way-to-completely-wipe-your-android-device/
says that I should encrypt the phone before factory reset because factory ...
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WhatsApp sends messages before I've finished typing
I've had a BQ Aquaris M4.5 phone with Android 5.1 for months and have never experienced any problems. However, since last week and without having changed anything that I know of (and not having ...
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Do turning on encryption and factory reset ensure that deleted images before that reset is also unrecoverable?
I have factory reset my device once. If I turn on encryption now and again factory reset, is it possible to recover photos deleted before the 1st reset? I want to sell my device and don't want others ...
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will i lose my photos, voice recordings, videos and notes if i reset my samsung galaxy s1
If I reset my Samsung Galaxy S1 to factory reset mode will i lose my photos my voice recordings and my notes?
Because i really need those, but its been so long since i've used this phone and i forgot ...
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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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Yet another how to bypass "verify your account this device was reset" [duplicate]
On my phone (Alcatel mt6737m aka Optus X Spirit, android 6.0) I had screen lock set up, and also had "require PIN on startup" (when it asks for pin on every reboot, even before showing unlock screen). ...
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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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Recovery mode for tab A6 SM-T585
my tablet entered a restarting loop I want to go to recovery mode but I can't using buttons I tried miracle box doesn't working how can I exit this loop or force it to get into recovery mode ?
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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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Can't find some apps in Play Store while others don't work
After I factory reset my Samsung Galaxy S4, some apps were reinstalled easily, while others didn't work as they used, and some can't be found in Play Store (YouTube Downloader). All Music Downloader ...
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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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4.1.2 Factory Reset Fail -- mkdir /data/app fail. err is -1
So, I have a rooted (may have reverted by now, cannot be sure, will explain why below) 4.1.2 Android, Kruger&Matz LIVE 1.
Full story is this:
Went to bed at about 19 (really tired after working) ...
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How can I bypass the "first setup"?
Is there a way to bypass the first setup screen, that shows up during first boot of a new/stock ROM or after factory reset?
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Is a SIM card needed for a remote hard reset through findmymobile.samsung?
The screen of a Samsung phone is broken completely and I want to take it to a repair shop, but before that I prefer to erase all data on it.
I have been able to verify that the phone was not ...
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Google Authenticator and Switching or Resetting your Phone
My phone isn't working so well, so I'd like to factory reset it. However, I use Google Authenticator for a number of different websites. How can I resume using it after I rest my phone?
Can I wipe ...
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Factory reset is disabled by kill switch on LG L16C
I cannot do a factory reset on a LGL16c, it comes up with screen to confirm reset and agreeing to wipe data, I say yes to both. Then it comes up with a screen that says
Factory reset is disabled by ...
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what are effects of factory reset while in rooted condition of mobile
Question : what are effects of factory reset while in rooted condition of mobile
In my lyf water 7 mobile device having 16gb internal memory and 2 gb ram and 64gb external sd card
I had first factory ...
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How to reset a Nikon COOLPIX S800c camera?
I have a Nikon S800c. I forgot my unlock pattern and now the camera asks for my Google account. I'm facing two problems:
I can not set up Wi-Fi since the device is blocked. Being a camera, it has no ...
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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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Is Google Authenticator data saved in the google backup cloud?
is the Google Authenticator saved with the google backup like wifi passwords, settings, gmail and some other google aps? If I will reflash my current system or make a clean install will it be backed ...
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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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Checking if my second hand Android phone is safe: am I right?
First of all, I know that this question has been asked before, but I'd like to hear if the way I'm checking my "new" phone is safe. I know I'm probably overthinking things, but I just would ...
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Samsung Galaxy S2 factory-reset lead to boot-loop
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. I factory-reset my phone from the Settings option, but it is taking too much time. It has been 24 hours already, but the device is only boot-looping. I've also tried to ...
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