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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after software update, I cant set the device, blank options for select your country or region
I have a Samsung S10 FE Wi-Fi tablet, I updated the latest software, and thought I'd factory wipe and start fresh like I've done a million times... and now its stuffed: The welcome screen for ...
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Is it possible to rescue a phone with Android Studio that won't properly factory reset?
I have had an adventure with my Pixel 6 over the last few days. The Nov 7 update installed automatically on my Pixel 6 the other night and it was stuck in a boot loop, so I factory reset it, though I ...
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How to bypass pin lock on Motorola phone [duplicate]
Did a factory reset but it still says pin password or Google account what to do
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How to factory reset Kindle Fire 1st generation (model D01400) without access to the settings menu?
I bought this device already factory reset. After setting it up, I found that the QuickSettings app crashes whenever I try to open any settings dialog or the to activate the plus sign "More...&...
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Will I lose my phone number and plan if I factory data reset my phone?
I want to factory data reset my phone. It feels nice to have a phone without so many things on it and I like the less amount of storage I have on it. Needless to say, I want to reset it. My phone is ...
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Factory Reset BLU G64
I have a BLU G64 cellphone, but I've forgotten the passcode. I am looking for specific steps to perform a factory reset?
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Remove someone else's device and passkey on my Gmail account
I have many email accounts, and a hacker has locked a passkey and device on my accounts. It started out using the same name as my device, but then I renamed mine and saw it was a different device. I ...
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Is that a way to erase all data on my phone without factory reset?
I have a Nokia 5.4 which keep frozen at the start up screen. (I have asked about it here, if you want more details) As there isn't even a factory wipe option in the recovery mode, it seems it is not ...
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Frozen at the "Nokia" screen for my Nokia 5.4
I was using my Nokia 5.4 phone, but suddenly it restarted itself and cannot get past the "Nokia" screen (normally it would fade out and get into the Android system). I have tried restarting ...
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How to factory reset when a tablet will not restart? More explanation below
I'm hoping someone can help with this issue. Essentially, we are locked out of the tablet and unable to factory reset or reboot it into recovery mode The tablet in question is a Samsung Galaxy A8 ...
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Samsung Phone with Android 15 Factory Reset Phone without PIN
I bought a used Android 15 Samsung phone from Amazon's WHD, the phone has the previous' users Google account connected. Can I factory reset the phone and use it? This related question does not seem to ...
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Android 12 X55 missing widget
I have a X55 android version 12 I lost my widgets when I had to do a factory reset, is that why? It never happened before.
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"Erase not allowed on the locked phone" when trying to flash or reset my itel A58
I'm trying to flash or reset my itel A58. I tried to reset the phone using adb fastboot erase userdata, but I got "Erase not allowed on the locked phone" problem. How do I solve it?
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Galaxy A13 FRP Bypass [duplicate]
I have some A13's I am trying to get into. They are company phones and their previous users have left the business but with pin codes and accounts still on their company phones. I am trying to get ...
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To what extent are the "factory settings" immutable?
Context: I have a Samsung phone and I am doing a "reset to factory settings" Question: could an app that was installed before have altered the factory settings? I am not very acquainted with ...