Sometimes things go wrong and Secret Confessions: Wifey’s BFF Episode 48knowing how to hard reboot or reset your Android device can come handy.
To kick things off I think it is best to explain the difference rebooting and resetting. Rebooting is the same as restarting, and close enough to powering off and then turning off your device. The purpose is to close and reopen the operating system.
Resetting, on the other hand, means taking the device back to the state in which it left the factory. Resetting wipes all your personal data. Although the terms may seem similar they are quite different.
Rebooting or restarting is the way to go if your phone or tablet starts acting funny, or maybe showing a bit of sluggishness. If you experience one of those symptoms all you need to reboot is press the power button and choose restart. This is also known as a "soft" restart.
But what if you device freezes, goes blank, or becomes unresponsive and you can't get to that menu... What do you do then?
You can go for what is known as a "hard" reboot. Depending on your device, this can be achieved by pressing a combination of buttons. In most Android devices, you have to simultaneously press the power and volume down buttons for 5 seconds. This should work for any stock Android device like Google Nexus and Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and LG phones.
Some other devices, like most Motorola phones are slightly different, the procedure is the same but instead of using the volume down button you use the volume up button.
If you need to reset your Android device to its factory state (a common reason is if you're selling and moving to a new phone), there are two ways to perform a reset.
Android offers a built-in soft reset option, readily available from your phone's settings menu. Go to Settings, choose Backup & Reset and the select "Factory Data Reset." You will be prompted to confirm. Once you take the plunge, your phone will be wiped from any personal data and clean boot exactly how it was when it came out of the box. Do note memory cards inserted will be left untouched.
Finally, there is the hard reset. This is somewhat of a last resort. The most common scenario for using this option is a bricked device, something went awfully wrong, and there's no way of getting Android to boot.
To perform a hard reset:
After selecting the Factory reset option you will warned you are about to erase all user data. If your mind is made up, select Yes and your device will be restored to its factory state.
On the third week of every month, we'll publish 5 killer tech tips, one for each day of the week for a given app, service, or platform. This month we're covering Android.
Best robot vacuum deal: Get the Roborock Q5 Max for 53% off at Amazon
Authenticity and Apocalypse: An Interview with Alexandra Kleeman by Cornelia Channing
Redux: Some Instants Are Electric by The Paris Review
How to save locations in Google Maps
10 Tech Predictions for 2017
Cézanne on Paper by The Paris Review
Redux: An Artist Who in Dreams Followed by The Paris Review
Best air purifier deal: Get the Shark HC502 3
DDR4 Memory at 4000 MT/s, Does It Make a Difference?
Cooking with Aglaja Veteranyi by Valerie Stivers
NYT mini crossword answers for April 24, 2025
Best robot vacuum deal: Get the Shark AI Ultra voice control robot vacuum for under $300
Best Amazon Fire tablet deal: Snag the Fire HD 10 tablet for a new all
The Things We Hide: An Interview with Megan Abbott by Rebecca Godfrey
NYT Connections hints and answers for April 14: Tips to solve 'Connections' #673.
Oranges by Jordan Kisner
Redux: Fireworks Out of Nowhere by The Paris Review
Redux: The Runner Trying to Disappear by The Paris Review
How to Squeeze the Most Out of Your iPhone's Battery
Redux: Anyothertime, Anyotherplace by The Paris Review
Joe Dunthorne on ‘Submarine’ by Thomas BunsteadInto the Deep by Lori NixA Week in Culture: Barry Yourgrau, Writer by Barry YourgrauA Week in Culture: Joe Ollmann, Cartoonist by Joe OllmannStaff Picks: Robert Walser, Katherine Larson by The Paris ReviewThe Subject Talks Back by Deborah BakerA Miniature Fascination by Sadie SteinA Week in Culture: Chris Weitz, Director by Chris WeitzAdam Gilders and 'Another Ventriloquist' by Craig Taylor and Deirdre DolanChess and Madness by Yascha MounkAdam Gilders and 'Another Ventriloquist' by Craig Taylor and Deirdre DolanA Week in Culture: Chris Weitz, Director by Chris WeitzNASA scientists reveal unsettling melting source on Greenland'Relationship anarchy' may cure Gen Z's loneliness, Feeld reportsLarger than News; Professional M.F.A. People by Lorin SteinStaff Picks: Wimbledon, Weeds, and Kreayshawn by The Paris ReviewGet a Digital Subscription and Win a Signed Copy! by Sadie SteinThe Artist in Isolation; BooThe Soloist: Jason Moran Live at A Gathering of Tribes by J. D. MitchellTPR vs. Vanity Fair: Literary Softball Bullshit by Cody Wiewandt 'The Invisible Man' gets tripped up in the details: Review Phone company shuts down troll in the most spectacularly blunt way Father decks truck out in rainbows to support of marriage equality for his son iOS 14 might have an extremely useful iPad feature Family tries to let their pet bird go free and fails miserably A 'Candyman' teaser appears if you tweet #Candyman 5 times Samsung Galaxy S20 pre 7 new children's and young adult books to read for Black History Month — and beyond Antarctica's record How to voice message, from sexting to avoiding mom's calls Uber gets back into Taiwan, but there's a catch 6 inspiring poets you should read year Nobody can figure out what this guy's promposal sign says Trump thinks the food at Mar For Uber, 'Hell' is apparently tracking Lyft drivers Watch Tesla's Cybertruck live its best life as an esports chauffeur 'Farmageddon' is the gentle wind Patreon irks users with new loan program Patreon Captial Offline travel tools for when your phone doesn't have service Mozilla just made Firefox more private and secure for U.S. users
2.1709s , 10132.46875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Secret Confessions: Wifey’s BFF Episode 48】,Feast Information Network