To wipe your stock Android device, head to the “Backup & reset” section of your Settings app and tap the option to for “Factory Data Reset.” The wiping process will take some time, but once it’s finished, your Android will reboot and you will see the same welcome screen you saw the first time you booted it up.

Does factory reset remove all data?

After encrypting your phone data, you can safely Factory reset your phone. However, it should be noted that all data will be deleted so if you would like to save any data make a backup of it first. To Factory Reset your phone go to: Settings and tap on Backup and reset under the heading “PERSONAL”.

How do I wipe my Android phone before selling it?

How to wipe your Android

• Step 1: Start by backing up your data.
• Step 2: Deactivate factory reset protection.
• Step 3: Log out of your Google accounts.
• Step 4: Delete any saved passwords from your browsers.
• Step 5: Remove your SIM card and any external storage.
• Step 6: Encrypt your phone.
• Step 7: Upload dummy data.