If you want to give your phone more memory, leave it as good as new, or sell your used cell phone , formatting it is essential.
In this article, we'll tell you how to format the most popular phone models.
1. Format a Samsung Mobile
To restore a Samsung device to factory settings, follow these steps:
- Go to the "Settings" app and select General Management .
- Tap Reset and then select Factory Reset .
- Confirm the action and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. This process will delete all apps and data, returning your phone to its original state.
2. Format a Huawei Mobile
On Huawei devices, formatting can be performed as follows:
- Open the Settings app and look for the System & updates option.
- Select Reset and choose Factory data reset .
- Confirm your decision by entering your password or PIN if necessary, and wait for the device to reboot and erase all stored information.
3. Format an iPhone
iPhone users can reset their devices by following these steps:
- Go to Settings and select General .
- Scroll down to Transfer or Reset iPhone and select Erase All Content and Settings .
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted and confirm. The device will erase all content and restore factory settings.
4. Format a Xiaomi/Redmi
For Xiaomi or Redmi devices, you can follow these methods:
- Method by settings : Go to Settings , select About phone and tap Reset or Erase all data .
- Recovery Mode Method : Turn your device off, then turn it on by holding down the Power and Volume Up buttons. Use the Volume Up buttons to select Wipe Data and confirm with the Power button. This option is useful if your phone won't boot.
5. Format an OPPO Mobile
- Go to Settings , find Additional settings , and select Backup & reset .
- Tap Factory data reset and confirm. This will delete everything and return the device to its original state.
6. Format a Motorola Mobile
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Open Settings and select System > Advanced > Reset options .
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Select Erase all data (factory reset) and confirm with your PIN or password. The device will restart and delete all stored information.
Each procedure varies slightly depending on the model and operating system version, so it is recommended that you back up any important data before beginning.
If you're going to sell your phone with the micro SD card, it's a good idea to encrypt it, that is, create an access lock and then format it.
Done! Now all you have to do is enjoy your new cell phone.
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