Know how to format a cell phone by computer can be very important depending on the situation you find yourself in.
It is worth remembering that formatting will erase all user data that is placed on the internal storage.
That's why it's always recommended that you make a weekly backup of your files, to prevent you from losing all your documents in the event of a breakdown, some of which may be important.
Start formatting with a backup
As we have already mentioned, formatting involves deleting all data from your phone. That is why it is important to make a backup to keep all folders and files saved.
We recommend that you move it to Drive, Dropbox or other types of free storage that can be accessed from any device with your data.
There are several options available, and you just need to test them to see which one best fits your smartphone settings and usage.
Formatting your phone using the Command Prompt
Here we will show you how to format your computer using the factory system, the Command Prompt. You will need to download the ADB system from your Android to your computer.
Then follow these commands:
Enable USB debugging in Android settings by going to Android Settings – Developer options -> USB debugging. If developer options cannot be found on your device, go to Settings – General – About phone/device – Common – Software information (tap this option 5-8 times).
Make sure that all platform settings and drivers appear in your Computer windows. At least the generic drivers should have been transferred.
The third step to take is to connect the USB device to the PC. If it is a genuine device, Windows will recognize it promptly.
Finally, select Command Prompt as the administrator. You will see this option in the Start Menu, and you will be able to perform the formatting after selecting it as the administrator.
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Format your Android phone on your PC
When someone lose your phone or if it has been stolen, you know the problem this causes, even more so if you cannot recover your device.
The question that will arise is how to delete data remotely or even locate the smartphone, if you know its IP?
The best thing about this is that it doesn't need to be installed as it is built into every Android device. Let's summarize how these steps work:
The first step: Access your Android's device manager, activating your device's administrator settings. Remember that you will need to have an Internet connection and log in with your Google account.
The second step: Once you have completed the search, you will see some instructions so that you can recover your device. Since you are still in the middle of the process, read all the instructions carefully.
Step 3: Now it's time to lock and erase your data. You'll also need to reset your password so that your device can finally be formatted.
When the user opts for this alternative, the interface will take over and perform all the robotic work.
Final step: Now just wait until the end. Your PC's device manager will send you a notification when your smartphone is ready to restart.
Have you ever heard of this formatting option?
We know that some cell phones are already full of malware and in this case, the quickest and no less secure alternative is formatting via a computer.
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