Ikea told me that doing a factory reset of the hub should fix the problems I've been having — but when I found a pin and pressed the tiny factory reset button, the hub didn't even perform a factory reset, just a regular reset, and nothing changed.
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You can, however, factory reset your phone, then use an app like iShredder 5 to erase the free space on the phone, then perform another factory reset.
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So to make sure a factory reset is the right move, try restarting your computer, turning off your extensions, and resetting the hardware before moving on to a full factory reset.
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Setting up AndroidWelcome to your new (or factory reset) Android phone!
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In some cases, users are unable to complete a factory reset.
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The next menu then lets you select Wipe data/factory reset.
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How to factory reset your Amazon Echo using the Alexa app1.
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But why would you want to factory reset your Oculus Go?
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To perform a factory reset on Android—after making sure you've taken off and backed up everything you need to, of course—go to Settings then tap System, Advanced, Reset options, and Erase all data (factory reset).
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You do have one final option, which is a hard factory reset.
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Select "erase all data (factory reset)" to completely wipe the device's storage.
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Here&aposs how to factory reset your Oculus Quest in two ways.
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How to factory reset a Fitbit Charge HR If restarting a Fitbit Charge HR did not solve your software issues, or if you are planning to sell or give away the tracker, then a factory reset is in order.
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I even tried factory reset but Google home is replying with same command.
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A full factory reset of your devices should be enough to wipe them.
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How to factory reset an Oculus Quest using the iPhone and Android app1.
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How to factory reset an Xbox OneIf all the resets and other troubleshooting tricks don't have your Xbox One working again, it's time for a factory reset that will wipe all your data but might just restore the hardware itself.1.
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Even erasing a device to factory reset isn't always enough to prevent data recovery.
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On Sunday, Frisina did a factory reset on her cellphone and left it behind.
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A factory reset might be the last resort for troubleshooting a problematic Windows computer.
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You can complete a factory reset on your Chromebook in a few simple steps.
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Before selling or recycling any device, be sure to do a factory reset first.
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How to Factory-Reset Your Router Before you reset your router, do a little preparation.
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If there isn&apost, check your router maker&aposs website for specific factory-reset instructions.
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But make sure you change the default administrative password that came with the factory reset.
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As a last resort, you can try running a factory reset on the device.5.
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We've reached out to Microsoft to clarify the upgrade fee after performing a factory reset.
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SoftBank Robotics did not respond to Motherboard's request for comment on their factory reset standards.
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If you're still having issues after troubleshooting, here's how to do a factory reset:1.
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Users who already attempted a factory reset are directed to contact Apple Support for additional instructions.
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It's a practice that customers can't opt out of — even if their phones are factory reset.
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Tap "Factory Reset" and then confirm on the next screen by tapping the same words again.
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I'd just factory reset the machine, and it would be good as new in a few minutes.
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For larger issues not fixed by this type of soft reset, a factory reset may be required.
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It's easy to reset a Fitbit Charge HR, but slightly more difficult to perform a factory reset.
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You can factory reset your Amazon Echo using the Amazon Alexa app or the physical device itself.
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How to factory reset a Fitbit SurgeIf a restart (or two) does not fix the issues with your Surge, you need to get on a computer and sign into your Fitbit account, and then tell the account to forget about the Fitbit Surge to perform a factory reset.
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"Factory Reset actually came from one of my favorite accidentally horrifying parts of Star Wars canon," she says.
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You can wipe your Mac computer — or, in other words, factory reset it — through the macOS Utilities menu.
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He says that a factory reset removes pointers to files containing this data, but not the data itself.
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This will complete your Chromecast's factory reset process and you can begin setting up the device as new.
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Two days later he upped the ransom demand to $100,000 and threatened to factory reset all the accounts.
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Here's how to factory reset an iPhone, from X on down When is your phone getting Android 28.0 Oreo?
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After FBI investigators arrived at Man's home, the court documents say that he factory reset his phone, wiping evidence.
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The "downgrade" process performs a factory reset, which means you'll lose all of your data (so backup before restoring!).
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Apple's support line apparently doesn't have an answer beyond suggesting a full factory reset, which doesn't fix the problem.
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I tried charging it at home, doing a factory reset, jumping through all the troubleshooting hoops—but nothing worked.
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Here's what you'll need to do to get it done:Check out the products mentioned in this article:ASUS Flip 14-inch Chromebook (From $569.99 at Best Buy)How to factory reset a Chromebook computerBefore you get started, be aware that a factory reset will erase all of the information on your hard drive.
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Next, use the volume keys to select Wipe data/factory reset, and press the power button to confirm your choice.
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Oh, and if you hold the buds for 30 seconds instead of five, you'll do a factory-reset on them.
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Depending on what product you're dealing with, the process for initiating a factory reset will be different, but it's easy.
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"If a television has been hit by ransomware, it might not be possible to perform the factory reset," Narang says.
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Check out the products mentioned in this article:Windows 10 Home (From $129.99 on Amazon)How to factory reset Windows 10
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For problems that you can't fix by restarting your Xbox One, you may find a solution in a factory reset.
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Before performing a factory reset, be sure you have a recent backup or all of your data will be lost.
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If you get a message that reads "Error when linking device," you should factory reset your Chromecast and try again.
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A factory reset will wipe all the data off of the Oculus Quest, including your account information and downloaded games.
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It&aposs a pain in the neck, but you should probably factory-reset your home wireless router as soon as possible.
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"With Factory Reset, yeah, it's sad feelings about robots, but it's also a very useful metaphor for human oppression," she says.
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If you own a first- or second-generation Kindle, you might want to hold off before you perform a factory reset.
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Users say they're stuck with a "white swirl" on top of the HomePod even after trying to factory reset their units.
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To get your machine running Windows 10 S again, you'll need to perform a factory reset, which means it'll erase everything.
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They removed the Nest camera from a Nest account, which counts as a "factory reset" on that device, according to Nest.
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Here's everything you need to know to perform a factory reset on your Google Pixel phone, and recover your data afterwards.
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Without the owner's password, the original owner's account can't be unlinked from the phone and the device can't be factory reset.
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A strong vibration will indicate that the factory reset has taken place and all your personal data has been wiped clean.
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While you can't factory reset a Fitbit Alta, you can reset it to help with syncing errors and other performance issues.
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As many researchers have discovered, data can be recovered with the right tools even after a factory reset has been performed.
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In a statement, Tesla said it offers customers the option to delete personal data by performing a factory reset on the vehicle.
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Another suggestion involves running a factory reset on your console, though you may want to look at that as a last resort.
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Where the PS Messages app/database rebuild option preserves all the data on your console's hard drive, a factory reset wipes everything.
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With iCloud-locked phones, thieves can't do a full factory reset on the device, making them little more than an expensive brick.
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These robots are expensive—Pepper costs nearly $9,000 over three years with service fees—and they are also difficult to factory reset.
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If you don't know the passcode, you need to perform a factory reset on your PS4 to wipe out custom settings first.
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At this time the only way to remove DoubleLocker is to perform a factory reset, which will erase all of your files.
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Use the volume buttons to navigate to the "Factory Reset" option on the menu, then select it by pressing the power button.
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You should factory reset your Oculus Quest before you sell or give it away, or if the device has stopped working properly.
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If a factory reset doesn't solve your problem you might be looking at a hardware issue or a bug Apple needs to fix.
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In lieu of a factory reset, a customers may be forced to ship their robot back to a manufacturer to remove the ransomware.
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Check out the products mentioned in this article:Google Pixel 3 (From $799.99 at Best Buy)How to factory reset a Google Pixel phone
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A factory reset will erase all your data, returning your Fitbit Charge 2 to its original state, but a regular reset will not.
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A full factory reset will erase all programs and personal files, so be sure you have a backup ready before you perform this.
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A factory reset will erase all of your data and can't be undone, so only take this step if you're sure it's warranted.
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On the other hand, if you want to wipe all your data off the Switch, you might want to complete a factory reset.
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Keep in mind that a factory reset will wipe out all of the information stored on your hard drive, including files and apps.
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They want to perform a factory reset to a time when people of color and women didn't tell white men what to do.
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"We know technology can be complicated and are aware that our current factory reset process isn't ideal," the company said in an emailed statement.
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Apa said that some some the issues regarding the ransomware could be addressed if more companies offered effective ways to factory reset their products.
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While SoftBank Robotics does offer a factory reset option for Pepper, Apa said it does not work properly and only worked for some components.
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Knowing how to factory reset a Google Pixel can help fix issues with your phone, or protect your data before you sell your phone.
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Check out the products mentioned in this article:MacBook Pro (From $1,299.99 at Best Buy)How to wipe a Mac computer with a factory reset
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If your Google Wifi isn't working properly, or you're going to send the device back to Google, you should perform a factory reset first.
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You can factory reset a PlayStation 4 to refresh the system if it's experiencing such significant errors that you can longer properly enjoy gaming.
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Performing a factory reset on your iPhone and restoring your data from a recent backup should be your last resort before calling Apple support.
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You can factory reset your Kindle Fire in just a few steps, though the process varies depending on the generation of device you have.
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"In this woman's case, the only way out [without waiting] is to erase all the phone data and do a factory reset," Wei said.
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But if you're cheap, merely disabling UPnP on a router already infected might not do the trick; perform a factory reset just to be safe.
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The firm noted, however, that its investigation was impeded by Bottini executing a factory reset of her phone before turning it over for forensic review.
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Caitlyn left behind her cell phone that she'd wiped clean with a factory reset, and detectives have confirmed she withdrew $7193 at 1:28 a.m.
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It should be noted that this method of factory reset is only available when you're still able to connect to your device by Wi-Fi.
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And if you're selling, trading, or giving away your PS4, you should do a factory reset precisely because it erases all of your personal information.
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Check out the products mentioned in this article:Kindle Fire (From $109.99 at Amazon)How to factory reset your Kindle Fire (1st and 2nd generation)1.
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A factory reset can fix the issues plaguing your Android device, restoring your device to like-new condition and helping it work properly once again.
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A factory reset will wipe all the data off your headset, including your account information, but is often the best way to fix software glitches.
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You can factory reset an Oculus Quest using the buttons on the headset itself, or with the Oculus app on your iPhone or Android device.
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"There is a new glitch that basically bricks your console and forces you to factory reset it," Redditor Huntstark explained on the PlayStation 4 subreddit.
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to charge a Fitbit Blaze in 4 simple stepsHow to reset or factory reset a Fitbit Charge 2 to fix issues with the deviceHow to reset a Fitbit Surge to fix issues with the device, or factory reset it through the Fitbit websiteHow to restart your Fitbit Alta in 3 simple steps to fix issues with the device
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Restarting a Fitbit Charge 2 will fix most issues, but in some cases, you might need to go a step further and perform a factory reset.
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You can use the Settings program to factory reset a Windows 10 computer to its default settings and wipe the hard drive at the same time.
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"Before returning their Galaxy Note7, customers should back-up their data, complete a factory reset to delete personal information and power down their device," it reads.
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If you are going to sell, donate, or trade your Echo, it's a good idea to factory reset your device to protect potentially sensitive personal data.
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During the search of his home, Markara attempted to delete data off his phone by initiating a factory reset and then lied about it, FBI agents reported.
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It makes perfect sense to wipe user data from a device, but a factory reset would accomplish the same end result and preserve the possibility of reuse.
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If you're one of the unlucky ones, Android Central has a few steps you can try to recover your phone (but it might involve a factory reset, sorry).
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In some cases, the console gets so mixed up from this glitch that users are performing a factory reset on the hardware to get it working normally again.
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A Wirecutter report has revealed that people who sold their Nest cameras could access images from the camera taken after a factory reset was done on the device.
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If an Android phone that doesn't use encryption gets factory reset and you can access its storage chip or card, then recovering data is very easy, Plak said.
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We continued our attack, and at the 30th attempt — as warned on the screen and in the Android documentation — the device performed a "factory reset," wiping all user data.
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Try uninstalling apps one by one to see if the issue clears up, or as a last resort try a factory reset (having backed up all your data first).
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According to user reports, launching the camera from within these apps causes the device to crash, and neither Safe Mode nor a factory reset appears to fix the problem.
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If a soft reset doesn't work, or if you want to wipe the Switch's system clean before you get rid of the console, you should perform a factory reset.
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We continued our attack, and at the 30th attempt—as warned on the screen and in the Android documentation—the device performed a "factory reset," wiping all user data.
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You would think when you do a "factory reset" and agree to erase everything on your Android device that all of your data would be wiped out for good.
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to charge a Fitbit Alta, and what to do if your Alta isn't chargingHow to reset or factory reset a Fitbit Charge 2 to fix issues with the deviceHow to reset a Fitbit Surge to fix issues with the device, or factory reset it through the Fitbit websiteHow to sync your Fitbit with an iPhone and track all of your fitness data in one app
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to turn off a Fitbit Charge HR to conserve battery, or quickly restart it for troubleshootingHow to reset or factory reset a Fitbit Charge 2 to fix issues with the deviceHow to reset a Fitbit Surge to fix issues with the device, or factory reset it through the Fitbit websiteHow to reset a Fitbit Blaze in less than 20 seconds to fix issues with the device
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Related coverage fromHow To Do Everything: Tech:How to charge a Fitbit Alta, and what to do if your Alta isn't chargingHow to reset or factory reset a Fitbit Charge 2 to fix issues with the deviceHow to reset a Fitbit Surge to fix issues with the device, or factory reset it through the Fitbit websiteHow to sync your Fitbit with an iPhone and track all of your fitness data in one app
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to reset or factory reset a Fitbit Charge 2 to fix issues with the deviceHow to charge a Fitbit Alta, and what to do if your Alta isn't chargingHow to reset a Fitbit Surge to fix issues with the device, or factory reset it through the Fitbit websiteHow to sync your Fitbit with an iPhone and track all of your fitness data in one app
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Android users can back up their phone state, including SMS messages, apps, settings, and call settings, to Drive, which is useful should you ever need to factory reset your device.
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Instead, Verizon only uses Ignite to install apps on the phone when it's being freshly set up, be it the first time it's turned on or from a factory reset.
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For more information on how to fix a Switch by resetting, see our article, "How to soft reset or factory reset a Nintendo Switch to fix software issues and glitches."
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If a reset does not work, completing a factory reset will almost always restore a Fitbit Charge HR to proper function, but it will wipe all data off the tracker.
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A factory reset is a pretty drastic step, but sometimes that's necessary to get your computer working properly, or to protect your data if you plan on selling your computer.
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The only way to fix the device is to remove the offending unicode from the memory and, typically, the only way to do that is to factory reset the device.
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When I run Factory Reset, when people stick around and have conversations after, I get to slip in the fact that there's a lot of hidden social justice payload in there.
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It has all sorts of wonky issues too, like shutting down randomly for no reason, but I might try to do a factory reset first before I get a new iPhone.
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If your PS4 is crashing on you, experiencing all sorts of glitches, freezes, save errors, connectivity issues, and so on, a factory reset can restore the device to proper working order.
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If your Android phone is experiencing glitches that make using it a frustration or even an impossibility, a factory reset might fix the issue and restore your phone to proper function.
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If your Quest isn&apost running as smoothly these days, or if you&aposre looking to resell it to someone else, you might want to perform a factory reset on it.
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"Deciding what matters is deciding what matters," Emojiland hero Nerd Face yells at Skull as he reaches for the Factory Reset button, which will bring all the dead emoji back to life.
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"Genetec has no access to the user-defined passwords and the only way to access the camera in case of a lost password is to do a factory reset," said a spokesperson.
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If you are selling, giving away, or trading in a Kindle Fire, it's a good idea to complete a factory reset and remove all your personal files and data from the tablet.
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To factory reset other generations of the Echo, press and hold the microphone off and volume down buttons simultaneously for 20 seconds, at which point the light should turn orange, indicating success.
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There&aposs often a small pinhole button on the underside or back of the router that performs a factory reset if you press it with a pin or the end of a paperclip.
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In a crash like the one CNBC reported on, the last thing an owner is likely going to think about after slamming into a tree is that they need to factory reset their car.
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The eBook Reader noted that devices that are currently registered remain so, but if users purchase a new device from a secondary market, or perform a factory reset, they could be out of luck.
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Mine is making me connect to iTunes and says it may have to factory reset my phone The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler said the update left 10 journalists there without a working phone.
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If you're going to sell or give away your Fitbit Versa, or if you are sending it back to the factory, you can also initiate a factory reset that will wipe the device clean.
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Photo: Alex Cranz (Gizmodo)How to reset a Nintendo SwitchTo do a full factory reset on a Nintendo Switch, open up the menu from the home screen and choose System Settings (the cog icon).
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Making it too easy to factory-reset a phone or delete an account can be worse than making it too hard, leading to users accidentally losing important data like baby pictures and love letters.
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Some users on reddit have even reported trying to use a number of other cables and chargers, restarting the device, and even performing a factory reset to help fix the issue, but to no avail.
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There are secrets built into the game that provide some elements of hope, but mostly, Factory Reset is a tragedy about being living technology in a world where no one ever considered Kreider's ethical questions.
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Caitlyn had done a factory reset on her cell phone before she disappeared and had left it behind, and footprints leading away from her home indicated she was alone when she left, deputies have said.
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Fox-IT's Rutger Plak told me that his company received many reports over the years from people who performed a factory reset on their Android devices then sold them and had their sensitive information stolen.
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Pick Erase all data (factory reset) to complete the job—you get a warning screen and a list of all the accounts you have set up on your phone, then you tap Delete all data.
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Finally, don't be afraid to experiment: Your set will come with a factory reset option somewhere, so you can always go back to the beginning and start your tweaking again from scratch, if you need to.
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We send it to a separate test Gmail address that we have set up and then we open it with a Chromebook which has just been factory reset and then we look at it with that.
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Quickly unplugging and restarting an Amazon Echo can usually jog a nonresponsive or malfunctioning device back to proper working order, while in some cases a full factory reset might be needed to restore to proper function.
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Alternatively, you could block the TV from accessing the internet and factory reset it to avoid the constant notifications reminding you to connect to the web (which only appear if you've previously connected to the network).
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To try and claw back some performance, you can clear some space on your device (tap iPhone Storage or iPad Storage under General in Settings), or do a full backup and then do a complete factory reset.
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According to Ernst, performing a factory reset on your phone is only one part of a three-step process you should be doing to protect your data if you trade in a phone, or sell any device.
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So now that you've encrypted your data, factory reset it and erased everything, let's go even further and make sure the new destroyed encrypted data is even more jarbled and worthless by overwriting with new junk data.
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After a factory reset, you can then set up the device again following on the screen prompts on Fitbit's website, just like you did when you first bought the device; your old software will be erased and updated.
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On the other hand, if you want to wipe all your data off the Switch, such as before you sell it, donate it, or send the system in for repairs, you might want to complete a factory reset.
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The researchers analyzed the efficiency of the factory reset implementation in 21 second-hand phones running Android versions between 2.3 and 2.53 and found that they could recover emails, text messages, Google access tokens and other sensitive data.
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If your device is encrypted before performing a factory reset, any leftover data on the device will appear as a jumbled mess to anyone who tries to recover it, and your personal information will remain secret and safe.
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The revelation came following a complaint from a Kindle user on MobileRead who had contacted Amazon after having trouble with their device, notably that the Kindle was unable to re-register to their account after performing a factory reset.
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FTC Consumer Education Specialist Colleen Tressler wrote in a blog post last year that wiping a vehicle of personal data goes beyond just a factory reset, and it's important to ensure you're disconnecting from services and features as well.
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The full factory reset can also take an hour or so, but when you have everything backed up and are ready to erase, open the Settings icon and look for either System or Backup & Reset, depending on your device.
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Note that if there are no updates available, the system will ask if you want to do a factory reset of your phone, which most users will want to avoid — but that's why you backed up your phone, right?
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"Our investigation was limited and impeded by certain actions taken by Ms. Bottini, including her decision to delete the contents of her iPhone by executing a factory reset of the device prior to surrendering it for forensic review," the statement said.
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Image: ScreenshotWhen it comes to phones, a complete factory reset should be enough to clear out most monitoring software, though it's hard to say for certain as we're not privy to all of the surreptitious tools that are out there.
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But when they checked the Wink app, which Wirecutter had connected to the device originally, the staff could also see a stream of still images from the camera that should have been disconnected from that Wink hub through the factory reset.
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That encryption means when you factory reset your phone or tablet, it's virtually impossible for anyone to recover the data, even if they pried the storage modules out of your mobile device and tried to read them in another machine.
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If you want to travel with your primary smartphone, you can easily back up your data to Apple's or Google's servers, factory reset your device and restore it later from the backup when you get to Wi-Fi at your destination.
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Check out the products mentioned in this article:iPhone 11 (From $699.99 at Best Buy)Samsung Galaxy S10 (From $899.99 at Best Buy)Oculus Quest (128 GB) (From $499.99 at Best Buy)How to factory reset an Oculus Quest using the headset1.
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And with an equally primitive feature set—including a tiny OLED display, enough memory to store one phone number, and an FM radio—there's no chance your family members will get lost in menus, accidentally dial 911, or somehow factory reset this cellphone.
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Disabling an app makes it disappear from the device screen, prevents it from running, and frees up device memory – while still allowing the user to restore the app at a later time or to factory reset the device to its original state.
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"There's a feature in WhatsApp that—when you swap phones, get a new phone, factory reset, whatever—when you install WhatsApp freshly on the new phone and continue a conversation, the encryption keys get re-negotiated to accommodate the new phone," Muffett told Gizmodo.
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech: How to restart your Roku device when it's freezing or running slowly How to turn off any Roku device How to add channels to your Roku device in three ways How to factory reset a Roku device
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Android data wiping Android has a factory reset feature which formats the data partition that contains sensitive information and settings stored by applications and the OS. Phones that support removable microSD cards usually have a separate option for erasing and formatting the external storage.
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Image: AppleThe most effective and comprehensive fix for software problems and slowdowns on your phone is always a hard factory reset, putting your phone back to the way it was when you first got it before all those nonsense apps and huge photo libraries took over.
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to delete games on your Nintendo Switch to free up storage space, and keep your saved dataHow to soft reset or factory reset a Nintendo Switch to fix software issues and glitches'Why won't my Nintendo Switch turn on?
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A factory reset can be a useful way to get your Chromebook back to a more functional state if something went wrong, like your profile or settings are messed up and a restart didn't fix the problem, or for providing security if you plan on selling your computer.
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Check out the products mentioned in this article:iPad (From $329 at Apple)How to allow pop-ups on an iPadRelated coverage fromHow To Do Everything: Tech:How to factory reset your iPadHow to delete movies and shows from your iPhone or iPad to clear storage space'Why is my iPad so slow?
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Many owners use the device's Find My iPhone feature, which lets a customer log into an Apple website and easily see their phone's precise location on a map, as well as remotely lock their device, which makes it much harder to resell, and worth much less than an unlocked, factory-reset phone.
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And even if you encrypt it and then clear it via a factory reset, the best and worst of your personal data—like messages, dick pics, and location history—can still be retrieved from the device, according to Ontario-based private investigator Chris Williams, who compares a hard drive to a whiteboard.
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Once your main router is set up and updated to the latest firmware, just take your other routers that are going to be the mesh nodes, plug them in near the main router, and run a factory reset, after which they'll automatically pop up in the Asus Router app to add to your mesh.
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The Echoes in hotel rooms — limited to screenless models like the Echo 2, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot — are no different from the consumer versions, with two exceptions: they can't be factory reset, and they'll only connect to the hotel Wi-Fi (so don't bother trying to stuff one in your bag on the way out).
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The rise of flash storage has made undeleting files more challenging as well, and with a lot of data now stored in the cloud too, someone is going to have to work very hard to get at your documents and information—assuming you do a proper factory reset before putting your phone or laptop up for sale.
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to factory reset your Chromebook computer, if you're selling it or a restart didn't solve your problemHow to restart a Chromebook to fix issues with your laptopHow to update your Chromebook to get the latest features and keep it secureHow to copy and paste on a Chromebook in 4 different ways
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Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:How to update your Chromebook to get the latest features and keep it secureHow to restart a Chromebook to fix issues with your laptopHow to factory reset your Chromebook computer, if you're selling it or a restart didn't solve your problemHow to copy and paste on a Chromebook in 4 different ways
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Image: ScreenshotIf it's the OS as a whole you're having issues with, and it doesn't seem related to any app in particular, then you can either sit tight and wait for a fix to come through an official update, do a factory reset through the Backup & reset menu in Settings, or install a fresh factory image from the ones supplied by Google.
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In a blog post announcing the latest change to flow from the European Union's record-breaking $5 billion antitrust enforcement against Android last year, when the Commission found Google had imposed illegal restrictions on device makers (OEMs) and carriers using its dominant smartphone platform, it says new Android phones will be shown the choice screen once during set-up (or again after any factory reset).
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