Learn essential steps on how to factory reset a locked Android device safely and effectively for optimal performance.

Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

When you simply factory reset your Android phone, it remains associated with your Google account. There's a way to avoid that and do a proper factory reset.