[3 Ways] How to Recover Data after Factory Reset Android

Posted on October 30, 2017 - By Fucosoft | Follow YouTube, Twitter to Get More Information.
                   

“I wasn’t paying attention to what I was doing and ACCIDENTALLY performs a factory reset on my Samsung Galaxy S22. My question now is, is there any way to recover my data and contacts back? I don’t have a recent backup. Any help would be appreciated.”

Have you performed a factory reset on Android but end up with losing important data? Don’t upset. Here in this guide, we will show you simple & quick ways to recover data after factory reset Android devices.

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Part 1. Can Data Be Recovered after a Factory Reset?

What is a Factory Reset?

First let’s understand what a factory reset does. A factory reset is a process performed on a phone or tablet. It restores the device to its original state by erasing all settings, user data, third-party apps and associated application data.

Once it is done, the device goes back to how it was when it left the factory, hence the name “factory reset.” You may also have seen this type of restore referred to as a “master reset” or a “system restore” and some people may even call it “wiping” the device.

Why Factory Reset Your Android Phone?

There are several reasons why you would want to factory reset your device. The most common reason to do it is that you would like to sell or give away the device and don’t want the new owner to have access to any of our data. To prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands, it is good to factory reset it and remove all the data from it.

A factory reset can also be useful if you have been using the device for a while and some apps are crashing or taking longer to load than usual. In this case, you may perform a factory reset to remove all the apps and data and improve its performance. Once the factory reset is complete, you can then reinstall the apps you need.

A factory reset is also one of the best ways to fix some of the common software issues that your device can experience. For example, your device is running slowly and you’ve already tried many solutions. Or your Android phone suddenly frozen or stopped reasponding.

Before attempting a factory reset for any of the reasons above, it is advisable to backup all your Android data. This way you can restore your data onto the device after the reset.

Can We Recover Data After a Factory Reset?

Most people seem to think that if you factory reset your Android device, it is impossible to recover your data. But this is not true, there are several solutions that you can implement to recover the data on Android even after a factory reset. These solutions can come in handy if you accidentally factory reset your device and you want to get your data back.

Part 2. Recover Data after Factory Reset Android without Backup

An easy way to recover data after factory reset Android is to use third-party recovery tools. Fucosoft Android Data Recovery does a good job for data recovery after factory reset Android phone.

It can help you recover deleted Android photos and videos, contacts, SMS, WhatsApp, etc. and works well for almost all Android phones, like Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, Moto G, Google Pixel, LG, Huawei, HTC, Sony, ZTE, Xiaomi, Oppo, etc. It is fully compatible with the latest Android 12.

 

Steps to recover lost data from Android after factory reset:

Step 1: Connect your Android phone to PC via USB cable and run Fucosoft Android Data Recovery.

Step 2: Click on “Recover Lost Data” in the dashboard and wait for the program to identify your device.

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Step 3: Once your device is recognized, click “Start” to begin scanning deleted files on the Android phone.

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Step 4: Preview the lost files and select the ones you need, then click “Recover” to save them to computer.

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Please stop using your Android phone before recovery, as new files and data added to your device might overwrite the deleted files and make them unrecoverable.

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Part 3. Recover Android Data from Backup after Factory Reset

Option 1. Recover Android Data from Local Backup

Most Android devices have a built-in backup feature that you can use to restore the data back onto your device after a factory reset. The process is very easy and almost identical across all Android device models. Just use these steps;

Step 1: Backup Your Data

You should ideally complete this step before you perform a factory reset. Go to “Settings” and then tap on “Backup and Restore.” Enable the “Backup” option to backup all the data on your Android device.

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To ensure that you don’t lose the backup during the factory reset, you’d better transfer the backup file to another device. You can then transfer it back to your device after the reset.

Step 2: Restore your Data

  1. Once the factory reset is complete and you’re ready to recover your data, go to “Backup and Restore” under “Settings.”
  2. Tap on “Restore” and select the backup you created before the factory reset. The deleted files should begin restoring back on to your device.

Option 2. Recover Android Data from Google Account

Assuming that you have already set up Google accout on your Android, you can easily restore data from the Google Account connected to your device. The process is simple, just follow these steps;

Step 1: Backup Your Data

Open the “Settings” on your Android device and then go to “Google.” Tap on the “Backup” option and you should be able to see a link to automatically backup your data as well as a “Backup Now” option. Enable both and allow the backup process to complete.

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Step 2: Restore Your Data

Once the factory reset is complete, go back to your Google Account and you should be able to see a restore option. Tap on it and all the data in the backup will be restored to your device.

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People Also Ask

What Happens After a Factory Reset?

A factory reset is a good way to fix various software issues. But it will also delete all the files, apps, and settings on your Android device. When the process is complete, the device will go back to its factory settings and essentially be like new again.

Can You Recover Photos After a Factory Reset?

If you have a good data recovery app that is fully compatible with your Android device, you can easily recover your photos after a factory reset. A good recovery tool can even recover other types of data including videos, call logs, audios, documents, and more.

Does a Factory Reset Remove All Data on Android?

It is a common misconception that a factory reset will wipe all the data on your device. This is not entirely true. It will remove the data markers but doesn’t overwrite the data completely. This is why you can recover the data if you use a third-party data recovery tool.

How to Wipe Your Android Phone Properly?

The first thing you should do is encrypt the data on your device, a process that will require a pin or password every time you put it on your device. Most versions of Android allow you to do this very easily. Once the data has been encrypted, you can factory reset the device and any leftover data will not be recoverable.

The Bottom Line

When you perform factory reset on your Android phone, data stored in its internal storage will be erased. Although there are ways to restore contacts, photos and other data from Android after factory reset, you’d better think twice before doing that. To keep your data safe, it is strongly recommend you to make a full backup of your Android in advance.