How to wipe and secure your Android phone before selling it | NordVPN

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To securely wipe your phone, just follow these simple steps for Android phone:

- Back up your data
Tap Settings, go to System, select Backup and switch it on. Keep your backup somewhere safe, as you’ll be able to restore your files on a new device. Android 8.1 or later phones back up text messages (but not call logs) automatically.

- Once your data is safe, it’s time to delete your files

Erase any photos, documents, and downloads you have in your folders. You might also want to sync your apps to your Google account.

- Deactivate factory reset protection
If your Android runs 5.0 Lollipop or later, your phone will have Android Device Protection. To deactivate device protection, tap Settings, go to Security or Lock Screen Security, then access Screen Lock and turn it off.

- Log out of your Google accounts
Tap Settings, go to Users and Accounts, select your accounts, and click ‘Remove.’ If you have a Samsung device, don’t forget to remove the accounts from your phone or tablet too.

- Delete any saved passwords from your browsers
- Remove your SIM and memory cards

- Encrypt your phone
A simple factory reset doesn’t completely wipe all the data on your phone. To encrypt your data, tap Settings, go Security, and access Encryption & credentials.
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- For an extra layer of security, upload dummy data before the reset

- Reset your phone to its factory settings
Simply tap Settings, go to Backup & Reset, then select Factory Data Reset.

- Remove the device from your Google account
Head to your Google account’s Recently Used Devices section. Tap on the phone you are selling and select ‘Remove.’

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[Nordvpn]

Make sure to wipe your devices before selling them 💵
Remember to delete your hard drive history 🖥

[dro]

Straight to the point without the annoying music. Thank you

[darrylwilson]

My android had completely different looking settings page😢

[MjmanDK]

That video at 1:40.. THE GUY ISN'T EVEN CLICKING ANYTHING. ARGH!

[sarbojeetsahoo-]

How much dummy data should I upload so that all my Data is safe?

[isshinish]

1. Back up your data.
2. Delete files. Erase photos and documents from folders.
Sync apps to google account.
3. Deactive device protection/ factory
4. Log out from google account and remove phone from google account.
5. Delete save password from browser.
6. Delete encrypt phone.
7. Factory reset.

[BrettL]

Granted I am an apple guy trying to factory reset my one and only android phone but every screen this video popped up literally does not look like anything I have on my Samsung 8. Lol. Not one page.

[victorjacobs]

The video instructions are too fast for me