Some people want to hard reset the Galaxy A73 5G smartphone before they install custom firmware. Installing custom firmware is becoming increasingly popular among those who do not like Google tracking since custom ROMs such as LineageOS don’t track users. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G smartphone using all available methods, including the custom […]
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Hard Reset Redmi Note 10 5G (camellian)
If you install custom firmware, you need to format the data and clear the cache. You can format the data with the hard reset. And you can clear the cache and hard reset it in the recovery partition. Many people are choosing to install custom firmware to remove Google tracking which can be done on stock Android but not custom […]
Hard Reset FireTV Stick 4k (mantis)
Smart TVs are computers and you can factory reset them for similar reasons to what you would expect on a smartphone. The factory reset will wipe all data on the FireTV Stick 4k and it’s also an effective way to resolve bugs you may be experiencing with the software. Sometimes people want to wipe the data because they have run […]
Hard Reset Xiaomi Mi 10S
Most modern Android smartphones offer the chance to take a hard reset/factory reset from the Settings app and then a second opportunity to hard reset in Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode is a mode available on a separate recovery partition that is not on the Android operating system. Since it is separate from Android, it means you can always use it […]
Samsung Galaxy A20e Hard Reset
You can hard reset the Samsung Galaxy A20e smartphone to wipe all data and reset factory settings. Those installing custom firmware also need to hard reset and wipe the cache before they swap stock Android for a custom build. If troubleshooting Android, you may find the operating system unusable. If so, you can always use the Recovery Mode Samsung offers […]
Moto G10 XT-2127-1 Hard Reset
If you are installing custom firmware on the Moto G10 XT-2127-1, you need to hard reset it and clear the cache first. You may also want to hard reset it if you want to clear all data and reset factory settings. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Moto G10 XT-2127-1 smartphone. Moto G10 XT-2127-1 Hard Reset You can […]
Hard Reset Google Pixel 2 XL
One of the advantages early versions of mobile operating systems had over traditional desktop PCs was the built-in features that make it easier to troubleshoot everyday problems. If your computer froze, you might have required technical assistance; though, if the Android or iOS smartphone operating systems froze, you could make use of the soft or hard resets to get the […]
Samsung SM-T550 Hard Reset
You can hard reset the Samsung SM-T550 tablet to wipe all data and reset it to factory settings. You also need to hard reset when you want to swap stock Android for custom firmware. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T550 tablet using the Settings app, and stock and custom recovery partitions. Caution: Hard […]
Samsung SM-T560NU Hard Reset
You can hard reset the Samsung SM-T560NU tablet to wipe all data at once and reset it to its factory settings. Hard resetting is also a requirement for those currently on stock Android who plan on installing custom firmware. Since you have to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery image before installing custom firmware, most people hard reset […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A300H
You can hard reset the Samsung A300H smartphone if you want to wipe all data and reset its factory settings. Wiping data is common before giving the phone to someone else and resetting the factory settings is common for troubleshooting. If you are troubleshooting and the hard reset doesn’t solve the problems with the software, check for software updates from […]
Samsung A12 Hard Reset
If you want to wipe all data and reset factory settings on the Samsung A12, you can do it with a hard reset. You may also need to hard reset if you use custom firmware. You always need to hard reset when swapping stock Android for custom firmware for the first time. And you should always hard reset when changing […]
Samsung S5570 Hard Reset
You can hard reset the Samsung S5570 smartphone from the recovery partition. The recovery partition is a separate partition to the Android operating system designed specifically so you can always get access to it even if the OS has bugs that are not allowing you to use the software. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Samsung S5570 smartphone. […]
LG K51 Hard Reset
You can hard reset the LG K51 smartphone to wipe all data and reset it to its factory settings. Some people also choose to install custom firmware and must hard reset before swapping stock Android for custom ROMs. There are generally at least two ways to hard reset given its importance for troubleshooting. Most people should hard reset using the […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A515FM
Hard resetting the Samsung SM-A515FM smartphone is the most efficient way to wipe all data. You can also hard reset when you want to reset the phone to factory settings. You should always hard reset before selling a smartphone; that way no data is shared and the next owner is using the software as though it were new. Some Android […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A515YN
The Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515YN comes with a partition for the Android operating system and a separate partition for Recovery Mode. If your software is working well, you can back up from the Settings app. If your Android operating system needs troubleshooting, you can boot into the recovery partition and hard reset from there. Most people apply hard resets to […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A515W
It is common to perform a hard reset when you want to wipe all data at once and return a device to its default factory state. Sometimes Android users also swap stock Android for custom Android and a hard reset is required before switching. You can hard reset from the Settings app and also Recovery Mode. Those who install custom […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A315F
If you own the Samsung SM-A315F smartphone, there are various reasons you may wish to hard reset it. If you install custom firmware, you have no choice but to hard reset if you want a smooth installation when coming directly from stock Android. Most people installing custom firmware choose to hard reset from Recovery Mode because it also allows you […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A515U1
Sometimes people need to hard reset their Android smartphones. If you want to wipe all data at once and reset a device to its factory settings, you can do that with a hard reset. Additionally, Android users who install custom firmware often need to hard reset before flashing new ROMs. This guide is suitable for those who run stock and […]
Hard Reset Samsung SM-A515U
Nearly all Android smartphones come with the Android operating system and a separate recovery partition. Having two separate partitions is ideal for troubleshooting; it means you can always boot into the separate partition if the first one isn’t working. And sometimes people do indeed need to take a hard reset from that second partition called Recovery Mode. Most people, however, […]
Hard Reset Oppo Reno 5 Lite CPH2205
If you plan on installing custom firmware on the Oppo Reno 5 Lite CPH2205, you need to hard reset and wipe the Dalvik cache and cache partition. You can do all of these things from Recovery Mode. Most people hard reset not to install custom firmware but rather to wipe all data from the phone and to reset the device […]
Hard Reset Oppo Reno 5 4G CPH2159
You should always clean flash new custom firmware on a smartphone which means if you plan on installing custom firmware on the Oppo Reno 5 smartphone, you should hard reset/factory reset it first. You may also want to hard reset the Oppo Reno 5 to wipe all its data at once and reset the factory settings. Wiping the data from […]
Hard Reset Oppo Reno 7 4G CPH2363
Before installing custom firmware/custom ROMs on the Oppo Reno 7 4G CPH2363 smartphone, you should format its data with a hard reset/factory reset. If you do not know what custom firmware is, it means you’re on stock firmware. People who install custom firmware have to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery image beforehand. Once you have a custom […]
Hard Reset Oppo Reno 7Z CPH2343
If you ever want to install custom firmware on the Oppo Reno 7Z CPH2343 smartphone, you need to format the data first which is done with a factory reset/hard reset. People installing custom firmware may already have a custom recovery installed which has replaced the stock one which means they would hard reset from the custom recovery. You can boot […]
Hard Reset Oppo Reno7 Pro CPH2293
You should always hard reset the Oppo Reno7 Pro CPH2293 smartphone before installing custom firmware. You may also want to hard reset to reset the smartphone to its factory settings. This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Oppo Reno7 Pro CPH2293. How to Hard Reset Oppo Reno7 Pro CPH2293 You can hard reset the Oppo Reno7 Pro CPH2293 smartphone […]
Hard Reset Oppo Watch OW19W6AP
You can hard reset the Oppo Watch OW19W6AP to wipe all data and reset it to factory settings. If you are installing custom firmware, you should always format the device beforehand. How to Hard Reset Oppo Watch OW19W6AP You can hard reset the Oppo Watch OW19W6AP using the hardware buttons. 1. With the Oppo Watch turned on, press and hold […]
Hard Reset Oppo A96 CPH2333
If you are installing custom firmware but are currently on stock Android, you should hard reset and wipe the cache before installing that custom firmware. You can hard reset numerous ways. Installers of custom firmware need to have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery image. You can hard reset and wipe the cache from the custom recovery itself […]
Hard Reset Oppo R7
This tutorial demonstrates how to hard reset the Oppo R7 smartphone. How to Hard Reset Oppo R7 You can hard reset/factory reset the Oppo R7 smartphone from the Settings app and Recovery Mode. Most people should use the Settings app since it is quicker. However, some people, particularly those who are installing custom firmware, may prefer using the formatting option […]
Hard Reset Oppo Find X5 Lite CPH2371
One of the reasons to hard reset/factory reset the Oppo Find X5 Lite is if you want to install custom firmware. You should always format the data before installing custom firmware; it’s that way for every device. If there isn’t any custom firmware or you are satisfied with the official Android firmware, you may want to hard reset the Oppo […]
Hard Reset Oppo Reno 2 CPH1907P
You may wish to hard reset the Oppo Reno 2 CPH1907P before installing custom firmware. You should always format the data before installing custom Android firmware. Additionally, you can hard reset before handing the Oppo Reno 2 over to someone else so you aren’t sharing any data with them. How to Hard Reset Oppo Reno 2 CPH1907P You can hard […]
Hard Reset Oppo A55s 5G A102OP
There are various reasons you may want to apply a hard reset to the Oppo A55s. Some of the most common reasons include installing custom firmware, wanting to wipe the data before handing the smartphone to someone else, and troubleshooting software issues. Formatting the Oppo A55s smartphone is handy for many things. If you are hard resetting to solve software […]