{"id":7205,"date":"2022-09-27T13:24:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T20:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=7205"},"modified":"2023-01-11T08:24:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:24:53","slug":"how-to-factory-reset-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/how-to-factory-reset-your-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Has your smartphone just stopped working out of the blue? It might be freezing or glitching, but it just won’t work. Don’t panic; with a factory reset, it should get your phone working again. It’s important to note that this will delete all your information previously stored on the phone. This should be performed after trying other ways to get your device back and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason you would factory reset is if you are trying to sell your phone, this will make it, so all your personal information is wiped from the device. We will teach you the steps to reset your phone, whether you have an iPhone<\/a> or Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose of Factory Reset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A factory reset is a process that erases the data on a smartphone and restores it to mostly the same condition as when it was first purchased. It will essentially take your phone back to the basics, with no contacts, playlists, pictures, password memory, or anything else you’ve added since the day you bought it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Factory Reset Your iPhone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, it’s important to back up all your data, so you don’t lose your important information. After resetting your iPhone, you can restore it with your backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select General<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select Transfer or Reset iPhone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select Erase All Content and Settings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    When the iPhone restarts with all content and settings erased, you have the option to set up your iPhone as new or restore it from a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Factory Reset Your Android<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Like with iPhones, it is essential to back up your data on your Android before your factory reset. It’s also recommended to keep your device plugged in while performing the reset. Make sure that you remove any memory cards before resetting. It’s important to note that it can take an hour or more to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open Settings and select System<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select Reset Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select Erase All Data (factory reset)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Select Reset Phone at the bottom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. You’ll be asked to confirm, select Erase Everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Your device should reboot and may show a progress screen indicating that it is erasing the data<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. After it finishes deleting the data on the device, the operating system will restart again and will arrive at a screen similar to the one when you first unpacked it from the box<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Remember that a Factory Reset should be performed after trying other ways to restart your phone, as it will delete all your information from the device!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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