Android: How to Erase All Content & Settings (Perform a Factory Reset)
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WARNING: Factory Reset will permanently delete ALL of your data and customized settings, and will also remove any installed applications.
Perform a Factory Reset
1. Tap Settings, and then tap Backup & Reset under Personal.
2. Tap Factory Data Reset.
3. Select Reset Phone.
** IMPORTANT NOTES **
- Performing a Factory Reset WILL PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL of your data & customized settings, and will also remove any installed Applications.
- Performing a Factory Reset WILL NOT remove the data & files that are stored on the microSD card in your device.
Referenced from: Android.com
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