| Item | Action | |------|--------| | | Use Google Drive or a PC to back up contacts, photos, and documents. | | Charge Battery | Ensure battery level is at least 50% to prevent shutdown during reset. | | Remove SD Card | A factory reset does not erase the external SD card, but it is recommended to remove it to avoid accidental data loss. | | Google Account | Know your Google account credentials (Android’s Factory Reset Protection (FRP) will require them after reset). | 3. Method 1: Soft Reset (Via Settings Menu) This is the preferred method when the device is booting normally and the user can navigate the interface.
