Android phone · Reset guide
How to reset Android phone
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Android manufacturers use different reset menus and recovery buttons. Identify the brand before proceeding; the related guides below provide the Pixel and Samsung instructions.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- Before choosing an erase, consult your manufacturer's restart instructions. Google's preparation guide links to manufacturer support.
Source: Google: prepare an Android phone for a factory reset
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset Android phone
Before you confirm
A factory reset deletes local data and removes apps. Check your backups and confirm you can sign into a Google account already on the phone.
Prepare, then select your manufacturer
Manufacturer support → Your phone model → Factory reset
- Know your screen PIN or password. If you changed the Google account password, wait 24 hours before resetting.
- Charge to at least 70% and arrange an internet connection for setup.
- Use the Samsung or Pixel guide below if it matches your phone. For other brands, follow the manufacturer's exact Settings reset instructions linked from Google's source.
There is no single recovery-button sequence for every Android phone.
Source: Google: prepare an Android phone for a factory reset
After the reset
During setup, sign into your Google account and restore the backed-up data that is available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Android reset guide should I use?
Choose Google Pixel for a Pixel phone or Samsung phone for a Galaxy. For another brand, use the manufacturer support links in the source above.