Wipe data factory reset is not selected. Executing Wipe from custom Recovery

A friend advises doing a factory reset using Wipe data / factory reset, but I can’t figure out what it is and how to do it. Please tell me.

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   Wipe data factory reset is a function that is used to remove applications and user data from the device memory. It is used when unstable work smartphone, before installing new firmware or selling it, when you need to clean it. Please note that the system folder and others system partitions except, data and cache remain untouched after wipe data factory reset.

   Translated into Russian, Wipe data factory reset is roughly equivalent to “data wipe and factory reset,” but most often they just say reset to factory settings.

   Now I’ll tell you how to do a wipe data factory reset. There are two options for this - through the device settings or recovery. The first method is easier, so I'll start with it:

   • find the application with the gear icon and go into it - these are general settings;

   

   • Scroll down, open the “backup and recovery” section;
   • go to the “reset to factory settings” item;
   • At the bottom, click the “reset device” button;
   • then tap on “clear all”;
   • a window will appear warning you about permanent deletion information, we give consent.

   The tablet or phone will turn off, a green robot will appear, under which the cleaning process will be shown. Then android device will start loading, but it will take longer than usual - this is normal.

   Through recovery, resetting to factory settings is done as follows:

   • turn off the device completely;
   • press and hold the combination of the power and volume buttons up or down, the combination depends on the smartphone model;
   • wait until the manufacturer's sign appears;
   • release the buttons.
   • if CWM or native is installed, then use the volume control rocker to move to the “wipe data factory reset” section;
   • open it with the “on/off” button;
   • go to the item “yes - wipe data factory reset”;
   • press the power button.

   If after the end of the process you need to turn on the Android phone, then go back through the “go back” item, and then select “reboot system now”.

   In TWRP the process is similar, the only difference is in the interface:

   • go into recovery as described above;
   • tap on the “wipe” item;

   

   • A section will open, at the bottom we move the blue circle to the right (maybe a square).

   
   To boot into the system, click the curved arrow in the lower left corner, then the “reboot” and “system” buttons.

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   Before flashing the device, be sure to perform three steps - Wipe dalvik cache, wipe data factory reset, wipe cache partition. Translation into Russian “wipe cache partition” is cleaning the cache partition.

   This memory area stores temporary files that remain after running applications or system updates, so this procedure can be done when the smartphone is slow or freezes.

   When installing custom firmware, for example, CyanogenMod or MIUI, updating to latest version through recovery, to avoid conflicts between the remaining and new files, you must run Wipe cache partition. Wipe cache partition what it is is now clear, I’ll write later how to do it.

   This procedure with the phone is carried out only through recovery. On CWM for this you need:

   • open the general recovery menu by holding down the button combination;
   • Use the volume control keys to go to the “wipe cache partition” section and press the power button;
   • in the same way, move to the “yes - wipe cache” item and select it.

   If TWRP is installed, then do this:

   

Unfortunately, Android smartphones are subject to various system failures, and problems with updates often occur. Therefore, many users try to solve problems on their own. But this does not always turn out to be a good idea and really helps. Sometimes this can even damage the device or turn it into a “brick”.

System problems

Anyone who has owned a smartphone at least once knows that sooner or later some problems occur with the system that simply cannot be solved by simply rebooting the device.

Sometimes they are associated with incorrectly installed programs. Unfinished updates may also be to blame system shells. Or perhaps, due to the user’s fault, the device was hit malware. All this, one way or another, leads to the fact that the phone begins to work incorrectly.

Of course, there are some methods that help with system recovery. But most often the user has to use Factory Reset.

What is this?

This is the short name for a function that helps reset the system to factory settings. The process clears all files and settings that were previously set by the user. The smartphone becomes, from a system point of view, brand new.

The function destroys data from internal memory and microSD. All that will remain on the phone is a folder with system files that support the operation of the device.

But since this short name functions, there is a full, so to speak, official name - Factory Data Reset. Translated, the phrase means “data reset.” This feature helps you quickly erase all files from your phone. But she doesn't full recovery systems.

To do this you need to use the function Wipe Factory Reset. Translated, the phrase means “reset to factory settings.” This option helps to completely clean the system, leaving only one folder with service files in it.

What is the function used for?

One of the most common problems that a user may encounter is memory limitation. Sometimes Android begins to “hide” the phone’s memory, which causes restrictions on installing and downloading applications. The so-called gray sectors of the archive appear.

This phenomenon may not be noticed at first if it occurs with internal memory. It's worse if the gray sector appears in random access memory. In this case, the phone will constantly close programs and delete them from background work, due to which some notifications will stop coming.

Unfortunately, no options help in this case, so you have to use Factory Reset. This is necessary, since a lack of memory will affect the loading of the smartphone, its performance and the correct operation of applications. And even if at first all this is not so noticeable, over time it will simply become impossible to use the device.

Another reason

This function may be needed if viruses have entered your phone. This usually happens due to installing applications from unverified sources, as well as unsafe Internet surfing.

Even if for some reason you need to constantly use the Internet, it is better to get antivirus program. She may not be able to filter everything, but the most dangerous viruses she will definitely stop.

If malware has already entered the system, the antivirus program may not be able to remove them. They can also damage many system files, due to which the smartphone may stop working correctly. There will be glitches and various types of errors.

In this case, you will again need to use Factory Reset.

Other reasons

A factory reset may be necessary if:

• Regular phone system failures, the reasons for which cannot be found.
• Selling a smartphone to another person. This way, it will be much easier to delete all your personal data in one fell swoop.
• Unsuccessful flashing or installation of a custom shell.

Function options

As mentioned earlier, there are several types of resets. Partial reset deletes separate sections and folders, cleans the system and gets rid of files that can produce errors and crashes. In this case, photographs and documents remain untouched.

Wipe Factory Reset is full reset, which helps you get rid of all files on your phone. It completely clears the system of settings and configurations, deletes accounts and all personal data of the user. In this case, there is practically no chance that viruses or malware will remain on the system.

Reset options

Android allows you to do a Wipe Data Factory Reset in three ways:

• through phone settings;
• through Recovery menu;
• through a special button on the smartphone.

The easiest way is through your phone settings. But sometimes system failure It doesn’t even allow you to turn on your smartphone, so you have to use other options. It's also easy to reset special button, but it is not so common on modern models.

Through phone settings

So, to do Wipe Data Factory Reset, you need to open your smartphone settings. Depending on the version of the shell, you will need to find a special menu. It is usually called "Restoration", "Memory and backups" Next, you will simply find the line “Reset to factory settings.”

Through a special menu

For Factory Reset in this case you need to run Recovery. Almost all smartphones have this “built-in” menu. To do this, turn off the smartphone, and then use a combination of buttons: the power button and volume up. They need to be clamped and held until you feel vibration.

A menu will appear, which you need to navigate using the volume rocker, and make a selection with the power key. In the new menu, it is easy to find the required line to reset the system to factory settings. The system will automatically launch Factory Reset and, upon completion, notify you that the process was successful.

Via PC

Few people know, but Factory Reset can be done via a computer. To do this, you will have to acquire the FastBoot utility and carefully read the instructions. Here you will have to find an option specifically for your smartphone model, since different manufacturers work with this menu differently.

Most often, you need to enable USB debugging, and then, using ADB and commands, configure a factory reset.

Recovery Mode or simply the recovery menu is a special smartphone mode that allows, for example, to reset certain data, reflash touch device, run various tests, etc. Many users do not know about this menu. Don't be surprised, because the developers hid it away - one wrong click can lead to the loss of all data. However, in reality, the recovery menu can be extremely useful if you know where and what to click. In this article we will talk about one of the menu items - Wipe data/Factory reset.

Let's start with the translation: Wipe data is translated into Russian as “wipe data”, and Factory reset is “reset to factory settings”. This means that we can conclude that this recovery menu item erases all data and returns the device to factory settings - that is, the smartphone becomes the same as it was when purchased. This is very convenient if your device starts to slow down, work incorrectly, etc. Just remember to save the necessary data before selecting this menu item.

The Wipe data/Factory reset item replaces resetting settings using the menu of your smartphone to Android based: If for some reason you cannot use the main menu, use recovery.

How to open recovery? Usually you need to press and hold the Volume Up and Power keys when the smartphone is turned off. For example, as in the case of Xiaomi:

Sometimes you need to press the Volume Down and Power keys. On Samsung smartphones another scheme can be used: volume up key, Power + Home when the smartphone is turned off (press and hold until the device wakes up).

If everything is done correctly, you will see this picture:

Then this:

And only then the recovery menu will load. Here, as you can see, there is Wipe data/Factory reset.

If you select it, a confirmation will appear whether to continue deleting data or not. Selecting Yes will continue to clean the device.

Before selecting this menu item, think carefully about whether you have saved all the data - otherwise it will be deleted. And remember that if you don't delete Google account from the device before resetting the data, then the next time you turn it on you will have to enter the password for this account (on modern Android versions). If you know him, there will be no problems. If not, this is a serious problem, believe me.

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 to the device.

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

To call this menu, you need to do a number of actions along with rebooting the smartphone. For example, on Samsung Galaxy S3 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 modes cleaning, like, say, Wipe SD Card - deleting data from a memory card. And the menu look is completely different.

Hard Reset (hard reset, hard reboot) – Reboot the device, which restores the system to factory settings and deletes all user information, including installed programs, contacts and SMS. Deleted information cannot be restored after this procedure, so it is recommended to save all important data before resetting.

Important! Data from memory cards, SIM cards, and the internal memory of the phone is not deleted (data from the internal memory and memory card can be deleted when soft reset by selecting the appropriate menu item).

Why do you need Hard Reset?

Hard Reset is applied as last resort when errors and malfunctions occur in the operation of the device, when it is impossible to eliminate the failure by other methods. The fact is that the more complex the device, the greater the likelihood of various problems arising in it during operation: repeated installation and reinstallation of programs, cluttering of the device memory various files, etc. and it is usually impossible to determine the exact cause of the malfunction. The device may begin to operate unstably, slow down, or even not turn on at all. Hard Reset will return the device to its original state, canceling any actions with it.

Soft reset

If the smartphone/tablet boots up, you can reset the settings through the device menu. For this:

Go to the application menu...

…Settings…

...bookmark " Accounts" (or the item "Personal data") and select " Backup and reset" (or "Restore and reset")...

…Reset data (Reset settings)…

...Device reset...

…Erase/Delete everything

All. We are waiting for the device to reboot.

Hard reset

If the device does not turn on, then you can try to revive it by performing a hardware reset. The procedure is generally standard. On the device body mechanical buttons, which are pressed in a certain combination, which allows you to enter the menu Android system recovery and reset the settings.

Typical menu view Android system recovery :

Device Button Shortcut different manufacturers:

Smartphones:
1. Turn off the device. Then press and hold the button inclusion and a key increase the volume
2. After the menu appears, press the key increase the volume select item Recovery Mode and press the key decrease volume
3. After the Android image with a red triangle appears, press the button inclusion
4. After this, press decrease volume select item Wipe data/factory reset and press the volume up key. Choose Yes

Tablets:
1. Turn off the device. Lever arm screen lock move to left position
2. Hold down the key increase the volume and a button inclusion simultaneously
3. After the device vibrates, move the lever blocking right and left until we see 2 lines on the display [i]Erasing Userdata And Erasing Cache(You must continue to hold the button volume)
4. In the left top corner formatting lines will appear

Smartphones:
1. Turn off the device. Press and hold the keys at the same time increase the volume and a button inclusion until the corresponding indication appears on the screen
2. Keys volume select an item Wipe data/factory reset and press the button nutrition
3. Scrolling with the keys volume to point YES and confirm the choice with the button nutrition

All devices:
1. Turn off the device. Then press and hold the key decrease volume, while simultaneously pressing the button inclusion on 3 sec
2. Release the button inclusion and hold the key decrease volume until the menu appears
3. Buttons volume choose Enter recovery mode
4. In the menu that appears, select Wipe data/Factory reset and confirm your choice Yes - delete all data
5. After reset Reboot now

Smartphones:
1. Turn off the device
2. Remove the battery
3. Connect the device to charger (specifically to the charger from the network, and not to the PC)
4. Insert battery
5. Press and hold buttons nutrition and a key increase the volume until the dim Android logo appears (10-15 seconds)
6. Press the button once nutrition
7. In the menu that appears, select " wipe data" (menu navigation - volume keys, select - button nutrition), in the next menu select " Yes -- delete all user data"

Smartphones:
1. Turn off device
2. Press and hold keys increase the volume And decrease volume, then briefly press the button nutrition
3. Continue holding keys increase the volume And decrease volume until the message appears on the screen Warning
4. Press key increase the volume to execute hard reset

Smartphones:
1. Turn off device
2. Simultaneously press the key decrease volume, button nutrition And cameras

Tablets:
1. The tablet must be turned off
2. Press the buttons " Home" And " Vol-" and only then the button nutrition
3. Keep them pressed until it appears Oysters logo, release the button nutrition. When the picture with the lying robot appears and exclamation point, let's release the rest
4. Press the button nutrition and, without releasing it, press and release " Vol+"
5. From the menu select " wipe data/factory reset", then " reboot" and you're done

Alternative option:
1. Press and hold the key decrease volume sound
2. Press and hold the " on off»;
3. Hold this combination of buttons until the message “ upgrade, please wait……»
4. Select from the list wipedata/factoryreset(switching between lines - key decrease sound, select – key increase sound);
5. In the drop-down list, select " Yes – delete all user data».