How to reset the tablet to factory settings: methods, step by step

Sometimes you need to reset the tablet to factory settings. There are many ways to do this. All of them will be examined in detail in this article.

What will the reset result in

Resetting the tablet operating system allows you to return to the factory settings and restore the normal operation of the gadget. It is necessary to remember that the operation is accompanied by certain consequences in the form of deleting all kinds of information:

• software installed on the gadget;
• multimedia MMS and SMS text messages stored in memory;
• information stored in an electronic notebook;
• phone book data;
• saved passwords for entering various applications and accounts.

Important! Before resetting the OS, it is recommended to save all the accumulated data on a PC, flash drive or memory card. Backup will ensure the restoration of all information and comfortable use of the device in the future.

The need for such an operation may arise both in Chinese gadgets and in the original devices of leading world brands.

Sometimes you just need to clean or format the device. Resetting does an excellent job of this.

Reset the tablet to factory settings: methods

Three main options are known:

1. Soft Reset - soft reset;
2. Hard Reset - hard reset;
3. Factory Mode - service combinations.

The first method is performed by simultaneously pressing certain buttons on the case or through the standard menu, as a result of which an ordinary reboot occurs. The combination of buttons depends on the type of tablet.

Reference! The Soft Reset method allows you to fix minor errors. According to experts, it should begin with him.

Hard reset is performed through the standard menu or Recovery menu, called the recovery environment. Service combinations through Factory Mode allow you to delete internal memory. This method is applied after the first two samples.

Depending on device model

The reset process for different manufacturers occurs in the same sequence, but differs in the key combination used. There are two main methods for hard reset:

1. Through the standard menu when the tablet is running.
2. Via the Recovery menu if the device does not turn on.

Android

Via the Settings item, sequentially, following the menu, go to Reset Settings and Erase Everything.

By pressing the Volume, Power, Home buttons at the same time, call up the Recovery menu - go to the menu Erase the database / Factory settings (wipe data / factory reset) (confirmed by the button power, if the sensor works - with your finger) - the Delete all user data command - Restart (reboot system now) - the gadget turns on within a few seconds by yourself.

Important! Before performing the Recovery operation, it is necessary to check the battery charge, it must be full.

Samsung

After simultaneously pressing the Volume (-), Power buttons, the Samsung logo appears - release the key Power - the Android logo appears - release the Volume button - reset through the standard menu settings.

The combination of the Home, Volume (+), Power buttons causes the Samsung logo to appear - launch the Recovery menu - release the keys - then select the menu, as for Android, through the Volume key.

Lenovo

After pressing the Power button, a slightly noticeable vibration appears - pressing the Volume (+) key causes the Recovery menu to appear - then using the combinations described above.

Pressing the Volume and Power buttons simultaneously causes the Lenovo brand name to appear - the boot menu appears - further down the template.

Sony

After pressing the Power and Volume (+) keys at the same time, the screen turns on - release the Power button - a menu appears (release the second key) - further on the described template.

Turn on the device in the network - the indication icon is colored green - find the Reset button with a recess - press it with a thin wire, holding until turned off screen - quickly press the Power key, holding for 2-3 seconds - simultaneously press the Volume (+) key until the recovery menu appears - then go through the items pattern.

The sequence of combinations in the remaining models differs slightly. You can try the methods described above.

When is a reset required?

The operation may be needed in cases:

• the inability to recover a password to enter the system;
• pattern loss;
• frequent crashes in the OS;
• preparing the device for sale (deleting accumulated personal information);
• failure of the tablet due to incorrect (incorrect) settings or low-quality updates;
• refusal to display SIM cards or flash drives;
• lack of information about the battery charge.

Resetting the OS allows you to return the stable operation of the gadget. Repeating this operation is often not worth it; it is intended for exceptional cases.

For the tablet to work flawlessly, updates and applications should be installed only with full confidence in their safety or on the recommendation of specialists.