At some point in your Android phone or tablet's lifetime, you're probably going to need to perform a factory reset on the device. Whether you're giving the device to a friend, trading it in to get ...

You should reset your Android device and erase all of your personal data before you sell it, trade it in, or give it away.

You should wipe an Android device to remove all of your personal data from the device before you sell or recycle it.

For mobile users, knowing how to wipe and take an Android device back to its factory default settings can be an essential skill. Not least of all because, ...

Before ditching your old gadget, you'll want to wipe all traces of yourself and your data. Here's how to erase personal data from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson walks you through how to erase your data from your cellphone, either remotely or in person, if it is non-functional.

To force a factory reset on an Android phone using Recovery Mode, first turn off your device. Then, hold down the volume up and power buttons simultaneously until the Recovery Mode menu appears. Use ...

Upgrading to a new phone? Here's how to wipe your personal data from your old device so it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

No worries, as it’s easy to ‘permanently’ erase anything and everything from and Android device. For those who are considering disposing off their old smartphones, this can come in really handy.

The following four steps will guide you through the Android device-wipe process, and show you how to restore your Android to its factory settings.