In most cases, when purchasing an Android smartphone, all users immediately begin to install many games and applications. At the same time, no one thinks about clogging the system and failures. But there comes a time when the smartphone starts to work very slowly, inadequately respond to commands, or even stops turning on. This often happens with prolonged and very active use. In most cases, a full reset will solve this problem and return the gadget to normal operation. But how to format an android phone by yourself? Let's look into this matter.
Formatting methods
Today you can find two methods to return to a clean OS:
- through the operating system itself;
- bypassing the operating system.
The first method involves going through the settings and choosing a master reset, or return to factory settings. Thisthe procedure is feasible provided that the smartphone starts up without problems and you can get into the "Settings" menu. The second method is a bit more complicated and involves a complete reset of the operating system to factory settings, but the OS itself may not work. This often happens when the smartphone refuses to turn on, freezes or behaves inappropriately. So let's look at these two methods.
Precautions
Before you format your android phone, be sure to make a backup copy. This procedure is needed in case the rollback is carried out with errors. Additionally, when formatting, all data, games, applications, various files, etc. are deleted. For this reason, be sure to save them.
The procedure for saving data is quite simple. This is done by copying all information to a memory card or other external storage medium. Before formatting, be sure to remove the flash drive, as the process may also affect it.
Also, before formatting the android phone, you need to make a backup copy of the system. This procedure is simple and is provided for by all OS versions.
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Formatting with OS
So, you have saved all the data and are ready to format. First you need to go to the "Settings" menu. After that, a list will open where you need to select the "Privacy" item. As a result of such actions, a submenu will appear in which you need to find and click on "Reset settings". When agreeing with the choice, you need to remember that alldata, applications, etc. from the smartphone will simply be deleted. Only folders belonging to the operating system will remain intact.
If, before formatting the android phone, the data was not copied, then after pressing reset, an additional window will appear warning about deleting all information. By canceling the procedure, you can return to the save and then do a full rollback with a pure soul.
Formatting bypassing OS
In some cases, a smartphone fails to work adequately or does not start at all. In this case, it is impossible to carry out formatting in the usual way. But do not be upset, because everything can be done bypassing the OS.
Here, before formatting the android phone, it is also recommended to make a cusp. This is necessary in order to return to the original state in case of failure.
To enter the subsystem, you need to hold down the power button and the volume rocker up. Next, a robot will appear, opening the insides and menus. In it you need to select "Wipe data / factory reset". In this mode, the sensor does not work, and the movement is performed using the volume. The item is selected using the "Home" button or lock / turn off. After that, formatting will be done.
In the first and second cases, the smartphone will format and freeze a little. In this case, do not press the buttons, because this may lead to a failure of the initial setup. A littleafter waiting, the gadget will reboot and a clean factory OS will appear.
It is worth reminding once again that before formatting your android phone, you must make backup copies of your data and create a point of return.
Some tricks
Some smartphones running Android OS have their own quick formatting method. Most often, this is done by monster manufacturers known throughout the world. For this reason, it is recommended to learn how to format a Samsung Android phone using hot codes.
For formatting, you just need to enter the code 27673855. After pressing "enter", all information will begin to be deleted, and as a result, you can get a factory system. If the gadget from this manufacturer does not turn on, then formatting is performed by simultaneously pressing the "Menu", "Volume" and "Power" buttons. In the window that appears, enter the password 12345 and the process of deleting all data begins.
Well, here we figured out how to completely format an android phone. There is nothing difficult in the procedure.
