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Backup and Reset
Settings
Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults,
erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from
the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on
an external SD card is not affected.
Note
: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
For more information, see
Factory Reset Protection
.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
turned on, you must enter the user name and
password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.
Warning
: If you reset your Google Account password,
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password
to perform a factory data reset on your device.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Personal
.
2. Tap
Backup and reset
>
Factory data reset
.
3. Tap
Reset device
and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.