Does factory resetting a phone lock it?

Thanks! If you use the internal “Factory reset” option, you won’t lose root or re-lock the phone.

Does factory resetting a phone get rid of everything?

When you do a factory reset on your Android device, it erases all the data on your device. It is similar to the concept of formatting a computer hard drive, which deletes all the pointers to your data, so the computer no longer knows where the data is stored.

Will a factory reset remove unlock?

In most cases, a factory reset does not remove the activation lock from the device. For example, if a phone is factory reset with the Google account logged in, the phone will still ask for those credentials once switched back on.

Do you have to reactivate your phone after a factory reset?

Now that we have some ideal on different resetting options, let’s get back to the question: Do you have to reactivate your phone after factory resetting? Well, if you are simply resetting some specific “settings”, then the answer is certainly “no”.

What happens when you factory reset your smartphone?

Performing a factory data reset helps in completely erasing everything on the device and restoring all the settings and data back to its default. Doing this does help the device perform a tad better than when it was loaded with apps and software which you might have installed over a period of time.

Does a factory reset wipe your data?

A factory reset alone won’t protect your data Google’s built-in factory reset option can leave your data exposed even after a reset. Here’s why a factory reset doesn’t wipe all your data, and what you can do about it before you sell your smartphone.

How do I Reset my Phone to factory default settings?

Tap Erase all data (factory reset) Reset phone. If needed, enter your PIN, pattern, or password. To erase all data from your phone’s internal storage, tap Erase everything. When your phone has finished erasing, pick the option to restart. Set up your phone and restore your backed-up data.

How do I factory reset my Samsung Galaxy phone?

Factory reset your phone Open your phone’s Settings app. Tap System Advanced Reset options. Tap Erase all data (factory reset) Reset phone. To erase all data from your phone’s internal storage, tap Erase everything. When your phone has finished erasing, pick the option to restart. Set up your phone and restore your backed-up data.