Hello everyone, Android is good, no doubt, the most popular operating system on smartphones and it has a bunch of stuff that we don’t know yet... Today we’ll talk about what it is wipe data/factory reset. But first, let's translate this into Russian. So, according to the words, wipe in English means to clean (well, or wipe). The word data is data, factory reset means resetting to factory settings.

The wipe data/factory reset thing itself is an item in Recovery menu, which is a special boot mode for an Android smartphone. In this mode, you can reset your data, flash your smartphone, and get root rights. The wipe data/factory reset item is responsible for deleting data from the DATA and CACHE sections; all your programs and their data are also deleted, Personal settings are also deleted. However, all your pictures, videos, music, all this remains.

On one good site (androidp1.ru) I found a lot of information about Android, and there something interested me, in general guys, this is what the person writes, read it carefully, it seems important:

Well, here is the menu item itself:

It turns out that the full name of the menu is Android system recovery, the name itself already suggests that this is a recovery menu

Even on the official Samsung website it is also written that the wipe data/factory reset item is responsible for resetting data. And it also says that this method is used if a smartphone or tablet does not want to turn on. By the way, guys, if you don’t know something, then don’t touch it, follow this rule and your smartphone will always work normally. Well, if anything happens, then it can be covered under warranty. But if you tinkered with it yourself, then there may be problems with a guarantee...

By the way, here’s another joke written on the Samsung website, in short guys, it might be that you did a reset, and then bam.. And the phone asks for a Google account, you think about it! It's just a theft protection system called Google FRP, attention, what I’m writing now is important: if you reset the data and do not delete your Google account first, the device will be blocked. When enabled, the ACCOUNT that was BEFORE THE RESET will be requested. That is, the phone will request a login and password from Google account, this is a serious turn guys!

In everyone's life mobile user the time comes when you need to do a wipe on Android device. Perhaps you want to sell it or simply the system has become unstable and you want to fix it. Luckily, it only takes a few minutes to do the wipe.

How to do a wipe data factory reset (reset to factory settings)

If your device is fully functional, then you can reset the settings to factory settings through the menu. The process is basically the same for all manufacturers, but please note that the formulation may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. various devices.

First, you need to go to the settings menu. On most new phones, this can be done by pulling down the notification panel (curtain) and in the right top corner click on the gear icon. On stock firmware You will need to pull the shade down twice. The first time to open the notification panel and the second time to display the settings area.

In Settings, scroll down to Backup & Reset and tap on it.

Select Reset Settings.

You will see a warning that this process will erase all data from internal memory devices. Click the "Reset Settings" button. You may need to enter a password or PIN.

Another warning will be displayed stating that all data will be deleted. Click the Erase Everything button to complete the process.

The phone will immediately reboot and show the erasing process. After some time, the phone will reboot into last time and will guide you through the installation process.
It's worth noting that the factory reset process will erase all data from the device's internal memory, but the SD card will not be affected. This process works differently on different devices, but if you plan to sell the device, then either simply remove the SD card and keep it or format it on your PC.

Those who don’t mind delving into the settings of their gadget have repeatedly asked themselves the question – Wipe data/factory reset, what is it?

This is a function that allows you to reset the settings to factory settings, simultaneously clearing all information.

In this case, the data is deleted both from the memory card and the global internal memory of the phone.

After using this function, only other system partitions responsible for correct work smartphone.

The remaining information and applications are completely erased without the possibility of returning them in any way.

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Why is this function needed?

There can be many reasons to use this feature. Users often encounter memory limitation problems.

An SD card always has its limit, and the phone's built-in memory can usually hold even less information.

However, despite all the warnings, we fill up the phone, overfilling it with music, videos and photos, which ultimately leads to unpleasant consequences:

In this case, it becomes difficult, if not completely impossible, to use, so many, when faced with this problem for the first time, rush to service center, wanting to fix everything as quickly as possible.

Important! Equipment repair and inspection services are not free and you will have to spend money on something that you can easily do at home yourself.

Viruses can also be one of the reasons. By downloading applications, games and information from unverified sites, the user risks his gadget.

Sometimes the built-in one successfully copes with a virus introduced into the system, but their reliability is not always at the highest level. top level.

In an effective way To get rid of the problem, use a system reset. Together with personal files, the deletion of which, unfortunately, cannot be avoided, the virus will also be destroyed.

You can use it for a number of other reasons:

• If you have recently updated the firmware of your smartphone, removing the built-in, original system, replacing it with a custom one, or simply upgrading to a higher version.
• When selling your phone to someone else without wanting them to have access to your personal information.
• In the case of constants for which you cannot find an explanation.

A reset to factory settings, of course, can be done without an urgent reason, if desired, simply saying goodbye to old and boring applications that you don’t have time to delve into.

Peculiarities

In English, wipe is translated as cleaning, wiping, and if you see it in the gadget settings, always remember that this is formatting and hardly anything else. There are two types:

Full wipe- choosing an action will lead to complete cleaning and formatting of both built-in and removable memory.

Partial wipe- helps to remove separate sections and folders, performing the cleaning operation so that this does not lead to malfunctions and failures in the future.

On Android there are three ways to use it:

How to do it on Android?

Following the first method, turn on the smartphone and find the “Settings” section in the menu (most often the gear-shaped icon) and click on it.

Next, almost at the very bottom we see the item "Recovery" and go into it. Then you should find "Reset to factory settings" and use it. To continue, click “Clear all”.

Please note: The system will definitely issue a warning that your files will be permanently deleted. We just agree and continue.

The manipulations carried out will lead to the fact that your gadget will go out for a while, and when it lights up again, the robot will appear with a scale showing what stage it is currently at.

Once it's completed, the device will reboot, but it will do so very slowly, so don't be alarmed that you've broken something or only made the situation worse.

The second method is longer and requires attentiveness from the performer. Follow the instructions and you will succeed:

Move further actions depends entirely on whether this feature is standard. If you see a list of commands on a black screen, then CWM is installed on the gadget.

This means you should use the volume up and down keys to scroll through.

With their help we reach the section the desired section and using the button to turn the smartphone on and off, select the correct item. Next, we confirm our choice.

If TWRP is built into the gadget, the manipulations will be slightly different. After entering recovery, a grid of partitions will open, from which we select the one we need.

Smartphone for modern man is a necessity. This device is used for entertainment, work and communication with friends. And almost every day, due to one need or another, users install applications of varying degrees of usefulness.

It is not surprising that over time the system begins to respond less quickly to incoming commands and some of them have to be uninstalled. This partially helps, but in the depths of the operating system there still remains some data regarding the operation of previously installed applications, which will negatively affect the operation of the device. To remove them, you need to clear the application cache or Wipe Cache Partition. What it is, as well as some features of performing this action will be discussed further.

If you are quickly running out of memory and don't know about , you are advised to familiarize yourself with the application.

General description of the problem

As mentioned above, each application during its operation uses some temporary files, which are stored in a special section of the system called the cache. It's interesting to note that these files may remain there even after the application itself has been uninstalled. For technically savvy users, this problem is obvious and they regularly clean up temporary files, however, most people do not do this, which sooner or later leads to problems.

How to understand that cleaning is needed

In order to understand whether cleaning temporary files is required, you should pay attention to the operation of applications and the smartphone operating system as a whole. If in moderation installed applications and their correct use, there is a slowdown in the operation of the device, then there is a clear need to carry out work using Wipe Cache Partition. Naturally, this can happen for other reasons, but wiping the system cache is the first thing to do.

Features of the mode

What is Wipe Cache Partition? It is important to note one of the most significant features the Wipe Cache Partition cache cleaning mode in question. There is no reset when the task is completed custom settings, deleting applications or phone book contacts, unlike other wipe modes, which are also present among the possibilities.

System recovery and how to clear the application cache

For a more complete understanding of the issue, it is worth considering such a section of the system as Recovery. Speaking in simple words, this is the second bottom of the system, which allows you to perform a number of basic actions with it. Most often, recovery is used to change the device firmware, Reserve copy or system recovery and similar actions. The application cache is also cleared through recovery.

In order to enter the recovery menu, you must simultaneously hold down several buttons on your smartphone. Most often, this is by simultaneously pressing both volume change keys and the device power off key. So, the algorithm of actions should be as follows:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Simultaneously hold down the volume rocker (both keys) and the power button. Hold until the characteristic splash screen appears.
3. In the recovery menu that appears, find the Wipe Cache Partition item and activate it. (Switching usually occurs using the same volume rocker, and selection with the power button).
4. After clicking on the menu item, the display will show the actions being performed and upon completion will confirm the success of the work.
5. Next you need to choose to restart or turn off the device.

After the device is rebooted, it will be cleared of traces of applications. This applies to both installed programs, and already uninstalled. As a result of the Wipe Cache Partition procedure operating system and applications will run faster. The procedure should be repeated periodically, especially if you have to frequently install and uninstall applications. In any case, preventing a problem is better than fighting it.

The smartphone has become an indispensable part Everyday life- this is truly an extremely important device from which performance and speed are required.

Over time, the Android system begins to work a little slower, and soon it becomes simply impossible to use some applications, and even . Often the phone gets clogged with temporary files stored in the cache memory. In many cases, even reinstalling applications is not a solution, because files remain in the depths of the system, which still slow down the work.

What is Wipe Cache Partition?

To speed up your smartphone and improve application performance, you can reset the cache - Wipe Cache Partition. In other words, this is a procedure to clear the cache from the memory of an Android device.

To understand whether you need to do Wipe Cache Partition is very important - you need to evaluate the performance of the system and how the smartphone works with programs and games. If you notice crashes, slowdowns and slow loading, you can first try and, and then make a Wipe cache partition.

It is worth noting that during this procedure no user data is deleted - only the cache is cleared. Other modes in the Recovery menu can clear phone book, reset settings, and also uninstall apps, so you need to be careful.

How to make Wipe Cache Partition?

The cache reset procedure is done through a special section Android systems entitled . This is where you can do it basic actions, which are usually used for flashing the gadget, backup and other similar actions. Be careful and do not experiment - in the Recovery menu you can delete all device data and reset the settings to factory settings.

To enter Recovery, you need to turn off your smartphone and simultaneously hold down physical buttons- usually the volume rocker (up or down) and the power key. They must be held until a characteristic menu appears on the display. Key combination to enter this section depending on Android versions and device manufacturer may vary.

IN Recovery section Select Wipe Cache Partition and activate it. You can switch between menu items using the volume keys, and activate the desired item using the power button. The phone will automatically carry out the operation and notify you of its completion. After this, the device must be rebooted.

Afterwards, all files will be deleted from the smartphone as before remote programs, and the applications used. As a result of this operation, Android should start working faster.