{"id":556801,"date":"2023-02-26T16:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/"},"modified":"2023-02-26T16:00:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-26T13:00:16","slug":"what-does-a-factory-reset-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does a Factory Reset Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d56c5d4208\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d56c5d4208\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_Does_a_Factory_Reset_Do%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What Does a Factory Reset Do?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/#What_Is_a_Factory_Reset\" >What Is a Factory Reset?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/#What_Does_Factory_Reset_Do\" >What Does Factory Reset Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/#Can_You_Recover_Data_After_a_Factory_Reset\" >Can You Recover Data After a Factory Reset?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/#Can_You_Factory_Reset_Too_Many_Times\" >Can You Factory Reset Too Many Times?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-a-factory-reset-do\/#How_to_Factory_Reset\" >How to Factory Reset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_Does_a_Factory_Reset_Do%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What Does a Factory Reset Do?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-874768\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/52646591552_11fc1fc753_o.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Pixel bootup screen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFactory Reset\u201d\u2014also sometimes called a \u201chard reset\u201d\u2014is a term thrown around a lot in the tech world. It\u2019s often recommended to factory reset a device to fix nagging issues\u2014and it usually solves the problem. Why is that?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Factory_Reset\"><\/span>What Is a Factory Reset?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A factory reset erases all user data, files, and settings from a device, whether that&#8217;s a computer, smartphone, tablet, or anything else. The device is restored back to its &#8220;factory default&#8221; state so it can be set up from scratch again.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with defining factory reset or hard reset. The \u201cfactory\u201d part of the term is a reference to the factory where the device was manufactured. Performing a factory reset restores the device to its original manufacturer settings. Anything that was causing problems will most likely be wiped out. Your data will be removed from the device, which is why a factory reset is a great idea if you\u2019re selling or otherwise disposing of an old device.<\/p>\n<p>You can imagine a factory reset like putting your device in a time machine. After the process is complete, the device will be just like it was when it was brand new. It will need to be set up from scratch again. Of course, factory reset only <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lies to the software. It can\u2019t reverse any hardware defects.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Factory_Reset_Do\"><\/span>What Does Factory Reset Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, a factory reset takes the device back to its original state. Let\u2019s dig a little deeper into what that entails. Depending on the device, it can take several minutes to perform a factory reset. What\u2019s happening in that time?<\/p>\n<p>When you get a new electronic device\u2014such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone\u2014it comes preloaded with a \u201cbase layer\u201d of software. That includes the operating system, some apps and files, preconfigured settings, etc. As you use the device, you add your own data.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed you want to do a factory reset\u2014which usually requires multiple confirmations\u2014the device reboots into a low-power \u201crecovery\u201d mode. The device then erases all user-writeable areas of the operating system and overwrites them with the \u201cfactory\u201d version. When it boots back up, you\u2019re back at that \u201cbase layer\u201d again.<\/p>\n<p>One important thing to note is the base layer can change. Let\u2019s say your laptop was originally running Windows 10, but you upgraded to Windows 11. A factory reset won\u2019t take the device all the way back to Windows 10. Windows 11 establishes a new \u201cbase layer\u201d for your device.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Recover_Data_After_a_Factory_Reset\"><\/span>Can You Recover Data After a Factory Reset?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Operating systems <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly make it abundantly clear that a factory reset cannot be undone. Still, it\u2019s entirely possible to mistakenly lose something during a factory reset. Are you out of luck? The short answer is yes, you are.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Actually <em>recovering<\/em> data after a factory reset is typically impossible. Your best option is to <em>restore<\/em> from a backup, but that does require some thinking ahead. It\u2019s always a good idea to create backups of important data. Sometimes a factory reset is the only way to save a device, and you\u2019re not able to create a backup first.<\/p>\n<p>The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is there are many ways to backup computers, tablets, and smartphones. Online backup services are plentiful, but your data is stored in the cloud, and it\u2019s mostly out of your control. For iPhone, iPad, and Android, cloud storage is a good choice.\u00a0Offline backups are more reliable but not as convenient, especially for smartphones.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Factory_Reset_Too_Many_Times\"><\/span>Can You Factory Reset Too Many Times?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might wonder if erasing and overwriting data repeatedly can cause harm to your device. The good news is that\u2019s not really something you have to worry about. There\u2019s technically no limit to how many times you can factory reset a phone, tablet, or computer.<\/p>\n<p>A factory reset does affect the device\u2019s physical memory. After all, that\u2019s where the data that\u2019s being erased and rewritten is stored. That repeated cycle can harm the memory, but it would take a crazy number of resets\u00a0to actually see that damage in reality.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re factory resetting your device every single day for months on end, that\u2019s not good for the memory. However, most people are probably doing two to three factory resets at most per year, and many may not ever need to do it. Don\u2019t fret unless you\u2019re a chronic resetter.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Factory_Reset\"><\/span>How to Factory Reset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With all this talk about factory resetting, you may be wondering how to do it for your device. We have guides for factory resetting a wide variety of devices, including Android phones and tablets, Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs, iPhone and iPad, MacBooks and other Mac PCs, and\u00a0Chromebooks. It\u2019s not a difficult thing to do, but you do need to be sure you want to do it.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>In closing, a factory reset is a method for reverting your device back to its original state from the manufacturer. It\u2019s a common solution to a wide range of problems that can occur. 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