How to Factory Reset/Hard Reset Your Android Phone or Tablet

How to factory reset Android: the quick and easy way

Method  - 1 

• Go into Settings
• Go into Personal > Backup and Reset
• Enter your password or PIN if requested
• Make sure Automatic Restore is checked
• Tap on Factory Reset Data > Reset Phone
• Again, you might be prompted for your password or PIN here
• Tap Delete Everything
• Choose Reboot

Method -2

• How to factory reset Android when you can’t get into the Settings screen

• • Turn off your device
  • Press and hold Volume Down and Power while the device turns itself on
  • When you see the options screen, use Volume Down to move down and highlight Recovery Mode
  • Press the Power button to confirm your selection
  • Wait for the image of the sad Android, then hold down Power. Keep it held and press and release the Volume Up button.
  • Once again, use the Volume Down button to navigate. This time you want Wipe Data / Factory Reset. Use Power to confirm the selection.
  • Use Volume Down to highlight the Yes -- Delete All User Data option. Use Power to confirm.
  • Wait a bit for the reset to do its stuff and then choose Reboot to restart your device....