To reset your rooted phone, you can perform a factory reset through the device's recovery menu.
Here is how you can reset your rooted phone using the recovery menu, based on the provided method:
Performing a factory reset is a common way to return your phone to its original state. This process typically clears user data and settings. Follow these steps carefully:
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Shut Down the Device: Begin by ensuring your phone is completely turned off.
- Action: Press and hold the Power button until the device shuts off.
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Boot into Recovery Mode: Access the recovery menu by pressing a specific combination of hardware buttons.
- Action: Press and hold Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons simultaneously. Release them when you see the recovery menu appear. (Note: Button combinations can vary slightly by device model).
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Navigate the Recovery Menu: Once in the recovery menu, use the physical buttons to move through the options.
- Action: Use the Volume buttons (Volume Up/Down) to scroll up or down through the menu options.
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Select "wipe data/factory reset": Find the option that initiates the reset process.
- Action: Use the Volume buttons to highlight "wipe data/factory reset".
- Action: Press the Power button to select this option. You may be asked to confirm this action, often by selecting "Yes" on the next screen (navigate with Volume, select with Power).
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Select "wipe data partition": After confirming the factory reset, select the specific partition to wipe.
- Action: Use the Volume buttons to select "wipe data partition".
- Action: Press the Power button to select it.
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Reboot Your System: Once the wipe process is complete, you need to restart your phone.
- Action: Use the Volume buttons to select "reboot system now".
- Action: Press the Power button to select it.
Your phone will now restart, having been reset to its factory settings. This process will clear user data but may or may not remove root access depending on the method used for rooting and what specific files are included in the data wipe.
