How to Reset an Android Tablet

Co-authored by Aydin Yildiz

Last Updated: November 29, 2022

Performing a reset on an Android tablet will wipe all personal data and restore the device back to its original factory settings, which can be helpful if you want to sell your device or correct any operating system malfunctions. The reset option can be found within the Settings menu on any Android tablet.

Steps

1
Back up any photos or videos you want saved. Resetting your tablet will erase all personal data, so you must store any media you want saved either to your SD card, your computer, or to a cloud backup program such as Dropbox.^{[1]
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Back up all contact information. Performing a reset will delete all information from your Contacts folder.
- Navigate to “Contacts,” select “Menu,” then select the option to copy contact information to your SIM card or SD card.
- Alternately, you can sync your Contacts folder with Google by navigating to “Contacts,” tapping on “Menu,” and selecting “Accounts.”
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3
Tap on “Menu” and select “Settings” from the Home screen of your Android tablet.
4
Tap on “Privacy” and select “Factory data reset.”
- Back out of “Privacy” and select “Storage” from the Settings menu instead if you do not see the Factory data reset option listed under Privacy.
5
Remove the checkmark from the box next to “SD card” to avoid deleting any personal data from your SD card.
- Leave the checkmark next to “SD card” if you want your SD card wiped along with your tablet.
6
Tap on “Reset device.” Your Android tablet will wipe itself and reboot after it has been restored to its original factory settings.

Community Q&A

Question

Why does my tablet flicker every time I start it up and never turn on?

Community Answer

If it's android, then it is in boot loop. Try to go into boot settings and wipe the partition.
Question

My tablet keeps restarting. How can I resolve the problem?

Akash Sawarkar

Community Answer

Try flashing a stock ROM in it by using a flash tool. Download a flash tool for your specific device model.
Question

How do I reset my Dell tablet?

Community Answer

Try holding down the Power On/Off button. The menu may pop up for either Power Down or Off, and Reset.