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Marline
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Jan 13, 2025

How do I wipe android phone before selling?

Before you wipe Android before selling, be sure to back up any important files or data you want to keep. You can use Google Drive, Samsung Cloud, or any other backup tool.

Step 1: Delete your Google Account and other accounts

  • Go to Settings > Accounts & backup.
  • Tap Accounts.
  • Select the Google account (and any other accounts) you want to delete.
  • Tap Remove account. This will prevent any account from being associated with the phone after the reset.

 

Step 2: Encrypt your data
To make it harder for anyone to recover your data, you can encrypt your phone. This adds an extra layer of security.

  • Go to Settings > Biometrics and security.
  • Scroll down and select Encrypt or decrypt SD card.
  • If you see the option to encrypt your device, go ahead. If you don't see this option, your device is probably already encrypted, as most phones are.

(Keep in mind that this usually only applies to SD cards, but it certainly helps if your phone prompts you.)

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