I've performed a factory reset on my phone through the settings, but I've heard mixed opinions on its reliability for ensuring everything is deleted. I'm particularly concerned about any remaining malware or spyware, especially since I've dealt with a virus before. What are the best steps to take to completely factory reset my phone and ensure every trace of data is wiped? I've come across the term 'flash OS'—what does that mean, and does it really delete everything? I would appreciate a clear, step-by-step guide since I'm not very tech-savvy. Thanks in advance!
3 Answers
When selling or giving away your phone, it’s crucial to remove your Google account before doing a factory reset—that way, everything is clean when it gets into someone else's hands. Just a little precaution!
For a more thorough reset, check if your phone model has a specific key combination to access the bootloader. Doing it from there can sometimes be more effective than a settings reset, but opinions vary. If you want to wipe everything and start fresh, you'll need to look for the right firmware image for your phone model and carrier. Just a heads up, you don’t usually need to go that route unless you’ve really messed things up or if the system image is corrupted.
I did a factory reset through the settings on my Galaxy S23+ and it worked like a charm, everything was wiped clean and reset to factory defaults. For an extra layer of safety, make sure any associated accounts or apps are unlinked or uninstalled before performing the reset.
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