Ways to How to reset Android without losing data

Create a backup on Google Drive

Open Settings. You can find the gear icon in the Quick Panel or in the app drawer.

Tap Accounts and backup . Depending on the manufacturer or Android version, this option may be "Backup".

Tap Back up data under "Google Drive" (except Pixel phones). If you use a Pixel phone, you will skip this step because you do not need to work on the device.

While viewing the menu, you need to check which email address is being used to create the backup. You must log in to the device that needs to be factory reset with that Google email address to restore data. Account information is displayed at the top of the screen.

Tap the slider next to "Back up to Google Drive" to toggle it to the On position. Next to the slider is the date and time of the last automatic backup. Keep going even if you don't see the information. However, if you find that your recent backup has data you need, you can skip creating a new backup and reset your Android device.

If the slider is enabled, you should note that your Android device automatically backs up data over a Wi-Fi connection when not in use and is charged for at least 2 hours.

Tap Back up now . You must enter your Android's PIN or password to encrypt the backup and continue. This extra step prevents anyone who doesn't know your PIN or password from accessing your backup data.

Information such as contacts, SMS messages, general settings, and application settings are all saved in the backup.

Reset Android device

Open Settings. You can find this gear icon in the Quick Panel or in the app drawer.

Tap General management . Depending on the manufacturer and Android version, this option will have a different name, such as "Backup and reset."

Tap Reset . Resetting your phone will erase all data on your phone, including photos, contacts, messages, and app data.

This option is also called "Factory data reset"; If you use Android version 5.0 - 8.0, you can skip the next step.

Tap Factory data reset (only for Android versions 9 and above). This will take you to a page with all reset data and accounts logged in on the phone.

Tap Reset or Reset device . You'll need to tap Erase Everything to confirm the operation and continue. After confirming the operation, the phone will erase all current data and restore the original settings.

If you downloaded an app that caused your phone to crash, the app will be removed and your phone will operate normally.

Restore backup data from Google

Power on Android (if device does not start automatically). Once the factory reset is complete, your phone will be like new and you can set it up again.

Select a language and tap Start . Similar to setting up a new Android device, you need to choose the display language. Use the selection box below the "Welcome" heading to select your language and tap Start to continue.

Read and tap to select "I have read and agree to all of the above". Tap Details next to each item to read the text.

Tap Next . This option is only visible when you have selected "I have read and agree to all of the above".

Select a Wi-Fi network. After a moment, available network connections will appear. Touch to select the network to log in to.

After you enter the correct password and connect to the network, tap Next .

Sign in with your Google account. Since this is an Android device, you'll need to connect to your Google account to continue.

After you enter your email address or phone number, tap Next to enter your password. After entering your password, just tap Next .

If you've set up two-step verification, you'll need to complete the onscreen instructions to verify your identity.

Tap on the backup to restore. After logging in to the Google account with the backup, you will be asked if you want to use it to restore Android.

You need to enter the old screen passcode to decrypt the backup.

The backup data restoration process will complete after a while.

Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your phone. Depending on the telecommunications network you are using, you need to take a few more steps to set up Android.

Kareem Winters

Update 02 November 2023