Learn essential steps on how to factory reset a locked Android device safely and effectively for optimal performance.

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. A factory reset, also known as a hard reset, allows you to remove all the data and settings from your Android phone, returning your phone to ...

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To force a factory reset on an Android phone using Recovery Mode, first turn off your device. Then, hold down the volume up and power buttons simultaneously until the Recovery Mode menu appears. Use ...