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Step-by-step guides to hard reset, unlock, flash firmware, run secret codes and back up Android phones, keypad phones and routers.
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Wipe a phone or fix a bootloop with a factory reset.
Get back into a phone when you forgot the password or pattern.
Install stock firmware to repair a dead or corrupted phone.
Hidden dialer codes to test and diagnose your phone.
Save your photos, contacts and data before you reset.
Factory reset your Wi-Fi router and fix connection issues.
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What is a hard reset (factory reset)?
A hard reset — also called a factory reset or master reset — erases all data and settings and returns your phone to the state it was in out of the box. It is the go-to fix for a forgotten lock screen, a frozen or bootlooping phone, persistent slowdowns, or preparing a device to sell.
Because a reset wipes everything, always back up your photos, contacts and files first. Note that on most modern Android phones a reset does not remove Google account (FRP) protection — you will need the last Google account that was signed in, so make sure you have those details before you start.
Pick your exact situation from the guides above for the safest, step-by-step method for your device.
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