Learn how to easily factory reset your Android tablet in this step-by-step guide. Follow these instructions to restore your device to its original settings.Resetting a tablet to factory settings is usually required in two cases. The first is problems with the device. The second is selling it. We tell you how to do this.
Reset via Android settings
If there are no problems with turning on the device, then the easiest way to do this is by means of Android. The names of the menu items and the path to them may differ on different gadgets depending on the version of the OS and the shell that manufacturers often install on top of the Google operating system. The steps described below are also suitable for resetting Android smartphones.
Make sure your device is charged to at least 70% before starting the process.
Let’s look at the process using the Huawei P30 Lite as an example:
- Go to “Settings” and select the “System and updates” section;
- Click on “Reset” and select “Restore factory settings”.
Remember that you won’t be able to cancel the process once it’s started, and all data will be erased. If you need it, make a backup of the necessary information. We talked about this in more detail in a separate article .
Reset via recovery
If the tablet does not turn on due to a software failure, you can reset it to factory settings using Recovery Mode. Usually, you can get into it as follows:
- Hold down the power button and the volume + key until recovery loads;
- In the menu that appears, look for the Wipe Data or Factory Reset item;
- Click on Yes.
Again, remember that the names of the menu items, as well as the method of activating Recovery, may differ on different devices. The time required for a reset also varies depending on the gadget. Usually it is 10-20 minutes.