Factory resetting a device like a tablet essentially puts it back to the state it would be if it was still in the box. It erases your assigned Google account, system and application data and settings and files contained on internal or removable storage such as photos, music and videos.
Factory Reset an Android tablet
Performing a factory reset can be useful for a number of reasons and situations. You might want to sell the tablet and make sure all your personal data is removed from the device, for example. It can also be useful if your device has become too clogged up with apps, files and different accounts which may be compromising the performance.
A factory reset is a simple task to carry out but can be tricky to find in the settings menu.
Step One
Navigate to the settings of your tablet either via the icon within the apps menu or by the pop-up Notifications and Setting menu in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step Two
In Android 3.x Honeycomb, scroll down to and click on the Privacy section of the Settings menu. Some devices may have the factory reset option within the Storage segment of the menu.
Step Three
Click on the factory data reset button.
Step Four
You will be presented with a warning about the reset and sometimes a tick box to include any present SD card. If you don’t want to erase the data contained on the SD card then make sure you remove it before performing the reset. When you’re ready to take the plunge hit the Reset Device button.
In Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich devices, like the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the factory reset has its own section within the Settings menu. Navigate to the menu the same way as Honeycomb and scroll down to Backup and Reset. The reset can be carried out in the same way.
The device will carry out the full factory reset and reboot the tablet ready for use again.
Comments
Darcy said: we got a dea factory my play tablet for my daughters birthday in march and she locked her self completely out of the tablet she has it linked to her google mail account but can not remember her user name or password at all and I was wondering if there was a way to reset her tablet or do a factory reset anything would help right now
pelty said: i try to reset my android 40 mini pc and now its not booting up help me please anyone
Justin said: Everyone who forgot your password you SHOULD be able to reset it by turning it on holding the power and volume down at the same time
Love_frogs_44 said: I have an adroid tablet and I forgot the pattern password It hasnt had internet so I never set up any account an it doesnt have a reset button I tried to hold down the power and the volume button like I seen on you tube but that didnt work Anyone have any suggestions
Willfourwheel said: my problem is my tabel is i cant get past the password i never put a password on it and it asking for a password i need to know how to reset back to factory settinng
Muffintopmandy said: im trying to set my sons tablet back to factory settings have recovered his sign in name and set new password but hes locked himself out but still wont let me sign and says too many pattern attempts Ive since on the pc and deleted his google account and made one up for myself but it still wont let me sign in and still says too many pattern attempts confusedcom
Abbie-leigh-tonge said: i have a android tablet and it it stuck on the loading page saying disgo and i cannot do any thing to take it off there can you advise me on how to remove it so i can use the tabket again please
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Sarah_marie_1985 said: My son has put a lock code on his 7 tablet pc android 40 ICS and now cant use it can anybody help please
Jessica S Nelson said: Hi my tablet touch screen has crashed but can use a keyboard if I factory reset it should it sort it out x
Ammadey said: hey buddy i also dont know that my tablet also have this problem
Carol said: I locked myself out of my android phone the first day I got it Researched it on the net and if I recall correctly I did a cold boot suggest you research it and put your make of phone in too
Carol said: I have had this problem and solved it by lining up the menu with an android phone See if you can have a look at the settings selections and you will see some icons down the side of the list The one for locale and text is a box with an A in the middle See if you can find something similar even if it has a chinese symbol If it is the right one you should be able to select your language from there These instructions are for an older version but the principal is the same
Lora said: I reset my 7 Capacitive tablet back to factory settings but now I cant get it setup Everything is in Chineese I need to get it setup in english It doesnt want to calibrate with the calibrate penand I dont know how to set up the keyboard with it I have very little information with the tablet Any help from anyone would greatly be appreciated
Raodheeraj said: i too have the same problem does any1 have any solution
Punkie_2000 said: Is it poss to reset android tab to factory settings amp create new password without my password I have forgotten my passwordit should ask me for an email address after so many log in trys no go
Headleyann90 said: I have the same problem - have you found a solution
Jo Egginton said: Im trying to reset my sons android tablethes been locked out as has attempted to many incorrect pattern passwordsand can now not remember his google passwordcant retrieve them through google as it sends them to his gmail account which we cant access without his passwordcan any body help its driving me mad
Jackiefaulkner414044 said: i have forgotten my pattern password how do i use the tablet again
Esmat_hafez said: does factory reset removes android system as well from the tablet Ifthat happened then tha tablet wont start again