Can Android malware survive factory reset?

Since the birth of Android in 2008, there has never been a single confirmed case of a virus infecting the Android OS. Therefore, since malware only affects the /userdata partition, and since a factory data reset fully wipes all userdata (even /cache data), malware cannot survive a factory data reset.

How can I reset an Android phone with a Windows PC through a cable?

You can only apply this method once the phone had turned on the USB Debugging.

1. Turn on the USB Debugging on Android.
2. Download and Install SDK Tools on your Computer.
3. Check Whether the Device’s Drivers are Installed.
4. Connect your Android to your PC by using a USB cable.
5. Wipe Data or Factory Reset your Android Phone.

How do I hard reset my Android phone using PC?

On your PC:

1. Select Start > Settings > Apps.
2. In Apps & features, select the Your Phone app from the list.
3. Select Advanced options > Reset.
4. Relaunch Your Phone on your PC.

How do I remove a virus from my Android phone manually?

Here are a few steps you can take.

1. Power off the phone and reboot in safe mode. Press the power button to access the Power Off options.
2. Uninstall the suspicious app.
3. Look for other apps you think may be infected.
4. Install a robust mobile security app on your phone.

How do you reset a locked Android phone?

Press and hold the power button, then press and release the volume up button. Now you should see “Android Recovery” written on the top together with some options. By pressing the volume down button, go down the options until “Wipe data/factory reset” is selected. Press the power button to select this option.

How can I flash my phone with my laptop?

Step-by-step guide:

1. Upload an Android USB Driver into the Hard Drive Disc of your computer.
2. Remove your phone battery.
3. Google and download Stock ROM or Custom ROM that need to be Flashed on your device.
4. Download and install the Smartphone Flash software to your PC.
5. Start the installed program.

How do I wipe my Android phone with adb?

Type “adb shell” and press “Enter.” When ADB connects to your device, type “–wipe_data” and press “Enter.” Your phone restarts in recovery mode and restores Android to factory settings.

How do you hand flash an Android phone?

How to flash a phone manually

1. Step 1: Backup your phone’s data. Photo: @Francesco Carta fotografo.
2. Step 2: Unlock bootloader/ root your phone. The screen of a phone’s unlocked bootloader.
3. Step 3: Download custom ROM. Photo: pixabay.com, @kalhh.
4. Step 4: Boot phone into recovery mode.
5. Step 5: Flashing ROM to your android phone.