How to Reset Your Android Phone: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

This article will show you how to reset your Android phone to its factory settings. Phones from Samsung, HTC, Motorola and others may have minor differences. Read on to see how to do it for yours.
STEPS

1

TAP THE SETTINGS APP ON YOUR DEVICE’S HOME SCREEN. The Settings app can have varying icons depending upon on your specific device, and may be also be found within the App Tray or by pushing the phones dedicated menu button.

2

DEPENDING ON YOUR DEVICE, THE “FACTORY DATA RESET” FEATURE MAY BE LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO SECTIONS WITHIN THE SETTINGS APP.
Select the “Privacy” settings tab
Select the “SD & phone storage” settings tab if "Factory data reset" isn't located in "Privacy".

3

SELECT “FACTORY DATA RESET”.

4

TAP “RESET PHONE” TO DELETE ALL DATA AND RESTORE YOUR DEVICE’S FACTORY SETTINGS.

5

CONFIRM THE PROCESS BY SELECTING “ERASE EVERYTHING". This will delete all data and restore back to your device’s factory settings.
VIDEO

TIPS
You don't necessarily have to restore your phone to its factory settings in order to simply restore the Google account synced with your device.
WARNINGS
Different Android OS-based devices have slight user interface design differences.