Perform a data reset or wipe. How to do wipe on an Android device

Android smartphones and tablets have a special Recovery Mode menu or simply . This is a special device boot mode, thanks to which you can reset all settings or, say, install new firmware on the device.

This is what Recovery Mode looks like on a Samsung smartphone:

To bring up this menu, you need to do a number of steps along with rebooting the smartphone. For example, on a Samsung Galaxy S3 the process is as follows:

Turn off your smartphone.

Press the volume up button, the Home button and the power button of the smartphone at the same time.

Release the buttons as soon as you see the recovery menu logo.

Please note that the image shown above is the stock Recovery Mode. There are also custom versions of the menu, they are installed by the user independently and can have a completely different look.

There are several items in the recovery menu that raise questions among users. Let's talk about some of them.

Wipe data/factory reset

When using Wipe data/factory reset, all applications and data (cache, accounts) are deleted, with the exception of data such as music, photos, videos. It is usually used if any errors occur while using the device, or the smartphone or tablet starts to slow down due to some application, or the user wants to return the device to its original state and reset the settings.

Wipe cache partition

Wipe cache partition is a way to clear a cache partition. This area stores temporary files that remain after running applications or updates. It is used if the smartphone works slowly or starts to slow down. In this case, applications are not deleted, unlike the previous case.

Other types of recovery menu

Some recovery menus have additional items. For example, in Recovery Mode on Xiaomi devices, you can select additional cleaning modes, such as, say, Wipe SD Card - erasing data from a memory card. And the menu look is completely different.

It's no secret that modern smartphones are real mini-computers, with their own operating system, many settings and a large selection of different programs. And as you know, the more complex the system, the easier it can fail. For a variety of reasons, the phone starts to work slower, the battery drains faster, the phone may freeze and reboot on its own. Many users begin to panic and turn to familiar “programmers” or to various service centers. However, it is often possible to solve the problem yourself. If you have Android installed on your phone, you can try to restore the device yourself using a special function called Wipe data factory reset

In simple terms, the operation of this function is similar to the process of reinstalling the Windows operating system on a regular computer. Only in the case of a smartphone, the whole process takes much less time. Usually this procedure lasts no more than 5-10 minutes. And unlike the same reinstallation of the “OS” on the computer, here you will not need to install drivers for the motherboard, video card and other equipment for a long time and tediously. All necessary programs and components will be installed immediately. The only thing is, after this procedure, you will be able to connect to the Internet and check for updates for your phone, and if there are any, install them. An ordinary person needs a translation of what wipe data is and why this data needs to be reset, we will talk about this below.

What problems can Wipe data factory reset solve?

Reduced battery life;
Virus removal;
Clearing the internal memory of your smartphone
Freezes and slowdowns at work.

In general, if there is any problem with your phone, the first thing to do is try using Wipe data factory reset. The only thing you need to remember is that in addition to viruses, unnecessary files and useless programs, all settings, contacts and useful programs will be deleted.

How to reset settings

The English word wipe is translated as cleaning. In other words, this is normal memory formatting. Usually there are two options for this action - full wipe and partial.

The first one deletes information from the entire memory. Using a partial reset, you can clean up individual partitions.

Separately, I would like to note that before performing the procedure, you need to make sure that the phone battery is charged. Also, if required, you need to save all important information - contacts, photos and other files. During the wipe data process they will be deleted.

In general, in the case of an Android phone, there are several ways to reset the settings.

Reset via phone menu

If the phone boots, you can try to reset it through the Settings menu - the icon with the image of a gear. Here you need to find the “Restore and reset” item. It is usually located at the very bottom of the list. On some phones it can be found in "Advanced phone settings".

We go to this menu, click on the “Reset to factory settings” item.
Then "Clear all". The system will display a warning message that the information will be deleted.
We give our consent.

On some smartphones, for security purposes, you need to enter a special digital combination that the system itself will issue. This is done to prevent accidental pressing and memory formatting. After starting the recovery process, the phone screen goes dark, then lights up again. At the same time, it displays the progress of the recovery process. After the process is completed, the smartphone reboots. After this, the start screen will open. Here you will need to perform the initial settings of the phone - select a language, specify account information, connect to the Wi-Fi network. There is nothing complicated. Read carefully, then enter the data. Most items can be skipped altogether by clicking the “Next” button.

Reset withrecovery partition

This method is more complicated, but it helps even in severe cases. Often, you can use it to revive a phone that has stopped booting altogether or is unable to access “Settings.”

To do this, you need to turn off your phone completely. Then we look for the volume buttons. Press the volume up key and hold it. Then, without releasing this button, press the power button of the smartphone. After the splash screen appears on the screen, release both buttons. If the phone supports resetting settings in this way, a special menu with several items will appear on a black background. In this mode, to control the phone you need to use the volume buttons to move through menu items and the on/off keys to confirm your selection.

Select Wipe data factory reset. Confirm your choice by pressing the Power button once. The phone will reboot and numbers and inscriptions will begin to appear on a black background showing the progress of the process. Recovery usually takes a few minutes. If everything worked out, the phone will soon reboot and the initial settings screen will open, as in option 1. Sometimes you have to reboot the device manually by selecting Reboot.

After completing the initial settings, the phone is ready to use.

Those who don’t mind delving into the settings of their gadget have repeatedly asked themselves the question – Wipe data/factory reset, what is it?

This is a function that allows you to reset the settings to factory settings, simultaneously clearing all information.

In this case, the data is deleted both from the memory card and the global internal memory of the phone.

After using this function, only other system sections that are responsible for the proper operation of the smartphone remain untouched.

The remaining information and applications are completely erased without the possibility of returning them in any way.

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Why is this function needed?

There can be many reasons to use this feature. Users often encounter memory limitation problems.

An SD card always has its limit, and the phone's built-in memory can usually hold even less information.

However, despite all the warnings, we fill up the phone, filling it with music, videos and photos, which ultimately leads to unpleasant consequences:

In this case, it becomes difficult, if not completely impossible, to use, so many, when faced with this problem for the first time, rush to the service center, wanting to fix everything as quickly as possible.

Important! Equipment repair and inspection services are not free and you will have to spend money on something that you can easily do at home yourself.

Viruses can also be one of the reasons. By downloading applications, games and information from unverified sites, the user risks his gadget.

Sometimes the built-in one successfully copes with a virus introduced into the system, but their reliability is not always at the highest level.

An effective way to get rid of the problem is to use a system reset. Along with personal files, the deletion of which, unfortunately, cannot be avoided, the virus will also be destroyed.

You can use it for a number of other reasons:

If you have recently updated the firmware of your smartphone, removing the built-in, original system, replacing it with a custom one, or simply upgrading to a higher version.
When selling your phone to another person, without wanting them to have access to your personal information.
In the case of constants for which you cannot find an explanation.

A reset to factory settings, of course, can be done without an urgent reason, if desired, simply saying goodbye to old and boring applications that you don’t have time to delve into.

Peculiarities

From English, wipe is translated as cleaning, wiping, and if you see it in the gadget settings, always remember that this is formatting and hardly anything else. There are two types:

Full wipe- selecting an action will completely clear and format both built-in and removable memory.

Partial wipe- helps to delete individual sections and folders, performing a cleaning operation so that this does not lead to malfunctions and failures in the future.

On Android there are three ways to use it:

How to do it on Android?

Following the first method, turn on the smartphone and find the “Settings” section in the menu (most often the gear-shaped icon) and click on it.

Next, almost at the very bottom we see the item "Recovery" and go into it. Then you should find "Reset to factory settings" and use it. To continue, click “Clear all”.

Please note: The system will definitely issue a warning that your files will be permanently deleted. We just agree and continue.

The manipulations carried out will lead to the fact that your gadget will go out for a while, and when it lights up again, the robot will appear with a scale showing what stage it is currently at.

Once it completes, the device will reboot, but it will do so very slowly, so don’t be alarmed that you’ve broken something or only made the situation worse.

The second method is longer and requires attentiveness from the performer. Follow the instructions and you will succeed:

The course of further actions depends entirely on whether this feature is standard. If you see a list of commands on a black screen, then CWM is installed on the gadget.

This means you should use the volume up and down keys to scroll through.

With their help, we reach the section of the desired section and use the button to turn the smartphone on and off to select the correct item. Next, we confirm our choice.

If TWRP is built into the gadget, the manipulations will be slightly different. After entering recovery, a grid of partitions will open, from which we select the one we need.

Android is the most popular operating system today. This system is very easy to use, accessible and convenient. Thanks to Android, you can use various programs and applications on the Internet. This makes a person’s life more varied and interesting, and often also helps in work. Those owners of mobile devices who use them very actively, constantly downloading something, sooner or later may encounter the problem that the memory on the phone and on the flash drive has run out, because of this, malfunctions have appeared in the phone’s operation, it happens that the phone freezes and does not immediately perform the actions that the owner requires of him.

To overcome various difficulties in the operation of the phone, the owner often turns to private traders, service centers and relevant services that promise to sort out errors in the operation of the mobile device. These services cost a lot of money, and the result will not necessarily be good. It is necessary to spend not only money on this procedure, but also time. If the repairmen fail, the next step is to contact another center, which may also not end well.

In order not to spend money on repairing your mobile device, you can try to figure out the errors that have arisen in its operation yourself. To do this you need Internet access and free time. In the Android operating system there is the concept of “wipe”, translated it means “Wipe”. After performing a sequence of certain actions, you can reset the settings on your mobile device. You can do a partial “wipe”, or you can do a full one. A partial “wipe” deletes only a specific folder, while a full “wipe” completely formats all data in the partition. To carry out formatting, you can use 2 methods. 1. Normal boot from the Recovery menu; 2. Load from the settings menu.

The second method is quite simple. You need to go to the "Settings" menu, and then find "Backup and reset" there. Next, a submenu should open, in which there will be a line “Return to factory settings”, then click “Reset settings”. The “Clear SD card” item will also be present here; the user, if desired, can use this item to delete the list of installed programs. These programs are deleted both from the mobile device and from the flash drive.

The first method is more complex. It involves deleting various data from Recovery. You can use wipe data/factory resert to delete data from sections such as data and cache. If you use the first formatting method, then videos, pictures and music will be saved, but absolutely all programs, as well as their folders, will be deleted. The first method is very convenient to use if there are errors in the Android system that interfere with fruitful work. Wipe dalvik cache is used if there are problems with working with various programs. Wipe dalvik cache is used if you want programs with a lot of different data to remain in the system. To effectively remove everything unnecessary from the Android system, you can use wipe data/factory resert. Through the mounts and storage menu, you can apply additional formatting methods. Using mounts and storage, you can reset any partition of the Android operating system.

If the owner of a mobile device could not figure out how to wipe on his own, then it would be more advisable to turn to professionals. Making changes to any of the Android sections independently and incorrectly can further deteriorate the performance of the mobile device. Professionals will be able to correct the operation of a smartphone or telephone more efficiently, which will allow various downloads of programs and applications via the Internet to be made correctly and without errors.

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A wipe data/factory reset is a good idea, but in some cases this function may not be enough. For example, when Avast employees purchased 20 used Android smartphones from eBay, they were able to recover photos, Google search history, emails, text messages, and contact information.

There is a method that will help the user completely erase all information and avoid troubles associated with leakage of personal files.

Preparing for a factory reset

Those who are interested in what wipe is on Android should first of all install the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) application. Google developed FRP as an additional layer of security for Android 5.0 Lollipop. If the gadget is stolen, the program will not allow thieves to erase all files on it for the purpose of further sale to third parties.

If you perform a wipe data/factory reset with the FRP application enabled and try to set up the device again, the program will require you to enter the username and password for the last Google account registered on the device. If a person does not have such data, then the smartphone will remain locked. Attackers are unlikely to be able to sell a mobile device that doesn’t even run the operating system.

After installing FRP, you need to perform the following steps:

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