Very often the Android device gets clogged unnecessary files, begins to slow down or stops responding to commands altogether. In this case, a full system reset to factory settings may help. In addition, a “hard reset” will help if you have forgotten your gadget and cannot turn it on.

After the so-called “reboot”, you will lose all the data that you stored in the smartphone’s memory: phone numbers, applications, SMS messages, account data and calendar entries. In short, the phone will be as good as new. So as not to lose necessary information, create backup copy data. Transfer them to an SD card, save them in the cloud, or download them to your computer.

If you can turn on your gadget, it is easier to reset the settings through the device menu or using special codes provided by manufacturers. If your smartphone freezes or does not turn on at all, you will have to use the Recovery menu or find a button to reset the settings.

Resetting settings through the gadget menu

This is the simplest factory reset method and does not require memorizing complex codes or key combinations. For latest versions Android OS "hard reset" consists of the following steps:

• Go to the main menu.
• Find the "Settings" section.
• In Settings, select Backup & Reset or Backup & Reset. The name of the desired item may sound different (depending on the brand or model of the device).

To return the device to factory settings, you will need the “Reset” section, the “Reset settings” item.

Android will warn you that after a reset, the phone will return to factory settings and default settings, and all user personal data will be deleted.

If you have backed up the necessary data and are ready to reboot Android, click on “Reset settings”. Depending on the device model on the desired button there may also be the words “Erase everything” or “Reset phone”.

The data deletion process will begin, and after that the device will reboot.

Resetting settings using service codes

Entering the service code

Perhaps this is the most quick way reset settings to factory defaults. For this purpose, Android provides special service combinations - codes that must be entered into the “Phone” in dialing mode.

Each manufacturing company flashes its gadgets differently, so before using codes to reset settings, you should find the desired combination for your model. Because Android version updated all the time, then service codes may change. It is best to check with the manufacturer of your device.

Example of codes that are suitable for resetting Samsung gadgets:

• *#*#7780#*#
• *2767*3855#
• *#*#7378423#*#*

After entering the code, all user information will be deleted from the device and it will return to factory settings.

Resetting settings in the Recovery menu

If your gadget does not turn on or is stuck on the system boot screen, you can return it to factory settings using the Recovery menu. It is called by pressing special combination keys

U various models devices, these can be different keyboard shortcuts. The most common of them: “Volume down” plus “turn on” button. The combination can also be “turn on” + “home” + “volume up” or “volume up” + “home”. To enter the Recovery menu, press the keys simultaneously and hold them for about 5 seconds.

Moving between menu items is done using the volume up/down buttons.” To confirm the choice, use the “turn on” or “home” button. However, sometimes the sensor works in Recovery: then everything happens as in regular menu smartphone.

To reset settings to factory defaults:

• Select “Clear eMMC”. It may also be called "wipe data/ factory reset" or "Clear Flash".
• To reset the settings, click “yes - delete all user data”.
• To finish, select "Reboot System"

Use this method This is possible not only when you have problems turning on your smartphone. If you want to use it for a working device, first turn it off, and when all the buttons and the screen go out, use the combination necessary for your gadget.

Intensive use of a mobile gadget leads to the fact that over time it operating system starts to glitch. Errors appear in the operation of certain applications, the device freezes, and functions may become unavailable. This material will allow you to find out in what cases it is necessary to restore the Android system and how to do it correctly.

First, let's look at the reasons why you can determine the need for restoration standard settings platforms:

1. Infecting a mobile gadget with viruses and malware software. This happens as a result of the fact that the user did not think about the security of the device and did not install antivirus program. The likelihood of a gadget being infected will be high if the user constantly clicks on suspicious links from emails. This happens due to the installation of unofficial programs and applications or software developed by hackers. Viruses can also enter your phone from suspicious Internet resources.
2. Platform littering. This problem is relevant for active users who regularly download new software and applications to their phones. Official store offers users big choice applications and programs, but this does not mean that you need to download everything. A large number of installed programs will lead to a decrease in the efficiency of the operating system, as a result it will “freeze”, making it almost impossible to work.
3. Software malfunctions in the phone. There are no viruses on the smartphone, from programs - necessary software, and the phone does not work efficiently. The reason may be a malfunction in one of the installed utilities. Moreover, sometimes the malfunction lies precisely in the operation of system applications.

Recovery procedure

The recovery procedure is not a particularly complicated process that a schoolchild can handle today. To do everything correctly, consider a few nuances described below.

If this is your first time encountering the need to restore the operating system on your phone or tablet, it will be useful to learn about the backup function. When you completely update the platform and return it to the factory configuration, all user information, account information, contacts, etc. will be deleted from the phone. Therefore, you will have to re-find and install the programs and applications necessary for normal operation. It is almost impossible to remember the list of all installed programs on your phone; it is especially difficult to find applications. You can use the copy account option, this will allow you to register all programs in Google Play.

The backup procedure is performed as follows:

1. First, go to your phone's settings menu.
2. Here you will see the Recovery and reset tab. Select Information Reservations (backup).
3. Check the appropriate box next to the item. This will save the information to a cloud service.
4. Next, you will need to specify your account Google entry for data backup.
5. Below you can see the inscription - Auto recovery. Check the box next to the item.
6. When the actions are completed, all your information will be restored to automatic mode to factory settings after you perform a restore (video published by Android Software channel).

Please note that after recovery you must provide the login and password of the account that was used to register on Google Play.

How to reset Android settings

If the operating system on your mobile gadget has crashed, but you can still access the settings, then you can try to perform a recovery.

How to restore the device's operation with your own hands:

1. First, you need to go to the phone settings option and find the tab for Restore settings and reset them.
2. Go to the reset option. The gadget will warn you that the information will be deleted from the phone. If necessary, do backup data or select files and transfer them to external storage. Just below is the red reset button for the mobile computer.
3. Select Reset settings. A warning will appear that data will be deleted from internal memory. If the internal memory has important files or documents and you don’t want to lose them - you need to copy all this data to external card memory or cloud storage. At the same Google Drive, For example. Below is the “red button” Reset the mobile computer.
   Write down the login information separately on paper. account, if you don’t remember them by heart, this will allow you to quickly access your account after recovery.
4. During the reset, you will need to put the phone on charge by connecting the wire to it. The recovery process itself is performed automatically and does not require user participation.
5. When the procedure is completed, you need to log in Google services, to do this you will need to enter your username and password for your account.
6. When you successfully log in, the system will begin to check and install all programs that were installed before the settings were reset. If you want the installation process to be completed faster, connect mobile gadget to the Internet via Wi-Fi, since it is restored when connected via mobile internet the programs will take a long time. This completes the restoration.

But what if the operating system does not even respond to touch touches and you cannot enter the settings menu? In such cases, you can use the physical configuration reset function, which is provided by almost all mobile device manufacturers.

In accordance with technical and design features, recovery options may be different, so we recommend that you read the service book for the phone:

1. A mobile device can be equipped with a special small hole on the device body. Typically this hole is located next to the power button; on tablets it is often located on back cover, near the camera or speaker. There is a small button in this hole; you need to press it with a pin or needle. Essentially, this is a reset button, like on a computer.
2. You can try to turn off the device and at the same time press the power key, as well as the volume up or down button (usually down). In some devices, you can hold down the power button and briefly press and release the volume key. Ultimately, a menu should appear on the display where you need to select the “wipe” item data factory reset" and then click on "yes - delete all user data".

Often the best way Recovering Android is resetting to factory settings. This way you can solve most problems with the device freezing and various glitches. If the gadget turns on and is able to boot on its own, then the easiest way to clean the system to its original state and delete all user data is through the settings menu.

Performing a Hard Reset from a running system

This feature is already included initially in the interface of any Android device, so there are no third party utilities for full reset Device settings, if it turns on, are not required:

1. Go to the device settings, sometimes the folder is called “Settings”;
2. Here go to the data archiving and settings reset section;
3. Make sure that the data archiving and auto-recovery items are checked, then you can easily restore the current settings of the gadget after it resets;
4. In “Personal Data”, click on the data reset line.

After this, all that remains is to read the system warning that all installed applications and account custom entry will be deleted from the device memory. Confirm your intention, after which the gadget will reboot and you will have a completely “clean” smartphone or Android tablet in your hands. He will be cleansed of all personal information and malicious applications.

You can also restore your Android device to its factory settings using a computer, using the gadget manufacturer’s proprietary program. You just need to connect it to your PC, find the “Restore” item and start the process, following the instructions of the program.

Entering the Recovery menu

Just like in any system, you can perform a data reset procedure, the capabilities of the Recovery console are built into any Android device, even if it does not turn on. The only difference is for gadgets different manufacturers- implementation of the procedure for entering this mode. Let us present an approximate algorithm of actions for entering Recovery Mode, and also describe how it can restore the system.

For Samsung devices:

• simultaneously hold down the Volume Down and Power buttons;
• After the logo appears, release the Power button while still holding Volume Down until a list of Recovery Mode commands appears on the display.

If the algorithm described above does not work, then simply hold down three buttons at once - Power, Volume Up and Home until you enter reset mode.

Please note that the device must be disconnected from USB and charging, so better recharge your device before performing a hard reset procedure.

• pinch Power buttons and the volume control rocker in the middle for a few seconds;
• then once - on Volume Down or Volume Up.

If the method does not work, press Power until the device vibrates, then press Volume Up several times at once.

For Nexus, ASUS, etc. devices, the method of pressing the Power and Volume Down keys simultaneously is usually suitable.

Recovery Mode Features

It provides the user with several options at once, even if the tablet does not turn on. The most accessible thing for any user is a complete reset of settings and deleting all user files. This way you can solve problems with unstable work gadget, for example, as a result of a virus:

1. Use the volume rocker to highlight wipe menu data/factory reset;
2. Activate this feature by pressing Power;
3. Once the reset is complete, which usually takes no more than a few seconds, activate the Reboot System Now command in the same way.

The device will reboot, and it will fully restore functionality. Is it true, custom applications, files and settings will be deleted. Therefore, if the device turns on, make a backup of it.

Making a backup from the recovery console

In order to be able to restore its functionality after resetting the device, it would be useful to do full backup devices. It is enabled in the Recovery console:

1. Using the volume rockers and the Power button, select and activate the line Backup and Restore.
2. In the menu that opens, open the Backup item in the same way.

The process of creating an archive takes about 10 minutes. To restore the system from the created archive, in the Backup and Restore section, select Restore. But keep in mind that full system backup can be done this way only if you have Root rights.

Android recovery without Root access

Few ordinary users want to solve problems with obtaining Root access to their device. Therefore, let’s consider the Safe Backup application, with which you can back up various data if the smartphone/tablet is turned on - contacts, alarms, calendars, bookmarks, photos, videos, application installation archives, etc.

Like any other operating system, Android may not always work the way you want it to. For example, when starting the simple application The smartphone starts to slow down or freeze. Often something similar happens even with normal incoming call. Many owners of smartphones and tablets based on Android OS are upset, and some even suggest purchasing a new device. Do not hurry! Most problems can be resolved with a factory reset. This function is present in this operating system.

In English the function is called Hard Reset, which can be translated as “ hard reboot" In fact, the system is rebooted, which restores the initial factory settings. In addition, all information that was added by the user is deleted, including applications, SMS messages, contacts, video and audio clips, etc. Therefore, before performing a hard reboot, it is recommended to save the data that you will need later.

Information is deleted only from the phone's memory. Those files that are on the memory card, if present, will not be deleted. However, you can remove them yourself from the menu using a soft reset.

So, if you decided to do a Hard Reset and saved all the important data that you needed (for example, using backup), then we can begin the procedure itself.

Method one

I will show an example on "naked". If you are using a smartphone or tablet with add-ons, the menu may be slightly modified, although the procedure itself will not change. Go.

We look for the “Settings” application on the desktop. If it is missing, find it in the "Application List". I have “Settings” on the main screen.

The menu opened. Now you need to find the “Backup and Reset” section.

We go and select the section “Return to factory settings” - “Reset settings”. Here you can configure backup of your data.

You will see a kind of reminder that says that all data will be deleted from the internal memory of the device, including settings, applications, and even added Google account(the account itself, of course, will not be deleted, you’ll just have to re-enter your login and password next time). Click on the “Reset phone settings” button. If you also need to clear the memory card, check the box next to “Clear card memory”.

The system asks again whether to reset? When you're ready, click Erase Everything. The device will reboot. Most likely, the reboot will take a little longer than your gadget usually loads - this is quite normal, do not panic.

Method two

You can try to use even more simple method. All you need to do is dial *2767*3855# and send a call. Afterwards a Hard Reset will automatically occur.

However, I do not recommend using this method for the simple reason that, according to reviews, different devices this set digits can perform different functions. So, on some devices it allegedly changes the IMEI. I find it difficult to say how true this is, and therefore I advise you to be as careful as possible.

Method three

This is the so-called hard reset. You should only use it if your device does not turn on. If it works, use the first method.

So, your device does not turn on, just in case, remove the memory card from it, if there is one. To log into Android system recovery(the menu we have to work with), you need to press the buttons on the device body in a certain order. The problem is that the combination of buttons may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. I decided to show you an example on a device from Samsung- one of the leaders Russian market mobile devices.

Since the device is already turned off and will not turn on, we immediately proceed to active actions.

• Press and hold the Volume Up key, the Power button, and the Home button.

• Keep them pressed until a green robot appears or the menu starts to load.

• Using the volume keys, select wipe data/factory reset and confirm it with the device on/off button.

• In the menu that opens, select Yes - delete all user data, after which settings and files will begin to be reset and deleted.

• Then click select Reboot now and the device will reboot. You will receive a device with a completely clean operating system.

Regarding restoring settings

After the user makes a Hard Reset, he will probably want to use a backup to get back all his settings, files and applications. Is it worth doing? The question is controversial.

The problem is this: if your device was not working properly, for example, freezing or lagging during operation, then it is quite possible that the cause was an application or certain settings. If you restore the backup, then there is a high probability that your device will work exactly the same as before the full reset. Therefore, it makes sense to restore a backup only if you are sure that the problem is definitely not in previous settings or applications.

Contacts can be transferred manually, just like Required documents, and applications can be downloaded from . In my opinion, this is the most optimal solution.

Custom firmware

As for custom firmware, they are restored in exactly the same way; there is no need to reinvent the wheel. The main thing is to remember that if you need to return the phone under warranty, you will first need to bring it to life if it does not turn on (use the third method), and then reflash it to factory firmware. And remove root rights if they were installed.

Any technical expert will confirm how important it is to regularly back up files on your Android smartphone. After all accidental press clicking the “Delete” button will result in the user losing important documents, photos and other data. The same thing happens if the smartphone is reset to factory settings.

But if this happens, how can I recover data on Android after a reset or accidental deletion? First, it is important to find out where they were stored deleted files: On the SD card or phone memory. Secondly, you need to choose a recovery method:

• Via mobile application
• Via program on PC

The first method is quite common, given great amount special utilities on Google Play designed for data recovery. However, they all have one significant drawback. For work similar applications You need to root your smartphone.

It should be remembered that this procedure automatically removes the gadget from warranty service. Moreover, the slightest error when obtaining root rights or manipulating deep system settings can turn your phone into a broken piece of hardware.

Therefore, most in a safe way is data recovery on PC.

Preparing your smartphone

Depending on the media on which the deleted files were stored, you can select the appropriate program. In any case, it is worth considering that PC utilities are available for free download only in “trial version” format. On the other hand, a sample will be quite enough if you carry out the recovery procedure only once, and then train yourself to constantly copy important files.

Before launching a particular program, you need to prepare your smartphone for recovery:

• In the settings, select the “About phone” section and tap on the build number 7 times.
• After this, in the main menu, go to “For Developers”
• Enable USB Debugging mode
• Connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable
• Select the connection mode “Media device”

PC recovery programs

The most convenient programs for recovering data on a memory card are:

• Recuva
• 7-Data Android Recovery
• TestDisk
• PhotoRec

The easiest way to get back erased data is through the Recuva utility. Download the trial version, install it on your computer, launch the program, connect your phone and follow detailed instructions. The recovery procedure itself is simple. Just choose required disk in the selector, click the Scan button and when the scan is complete, click Recovery.

There shouldn't be any difficulties with restoring data in the phone's memory either. The only thing we recommend doing before restoring data to Android is to put your phone in airplane mode and turn off everything third party applications so that they do not interfere with the recovery process.

Among available programs, with which you can return erased data, the most popular are:

• GT Recovery
• iCare Recovery
• iMobie PhoneRescue
• Jihosoft Android Phone Recovery

While testing the utility, we came to the conclusion that iSkySoft Android is the most convenient and reliable Data Recovery. Using the Fly Cirrus 12 smartphone as an example, we will show you how to carry out the data recovery procedure step by step.

How to recover data on Android using iSkySoft Android Data Recovery

Install and run the program on your PC

IMPORTANT! Pay attention to points 2 and 3 of the instructions. The program will inform you that to restore files, it will TEMPORARILY install root rights on the phone, and after completing the process, it will return the gadget to a non-rooted state. It is separately stated that this procedure does not in any way affect warranty service device Essentially, the recovery program simply gains access to system folders, without in any way affecting the subtle system settings.

After scanning, click the Restore button and copy the recovered files to HDD or to the cloud.

Now you know how to recover data on Android after a factory reset or accidental deletion. Once again, we draw your attention to the fact that it is safest to do this process by using computer programs without the risk of causing your phone to break down completely. And if you know even more reliable methods and convenient utilities, share your opinion in the comments to this article.