How to Permanently Delete Photos from Android Before Selling

Perform a factory reset​​ to delete photos​​ from Android phone.

1. This wipes all data from your phone and restores it to factory settings.
2. Go to ​​Settings​​ > ​​System​​ > ​​Reset options​​ > ​​Erase all data (factory reset)​​.
3. Tap ​​Reset phone​​ (or similar).
4. If prompted, enter your PIN, pattern, or password.
5. Confirm the reset.

After this step, your phone will be like new — all apps, accounts, and files will be erased.

Optional: Use Data Wiping Apps (For Extra Security)​​

If you want an added layer of security in order to delete photos​​ permanently from Android, you can use apps designed to securely wipe data.

These apps overwrite deleted files with random data, making recovery nearly impossible.

Note: These are optional but can provide peace of mind, especially for sensitive data.

Final Tips Before Selling

Remove your Google account​​ and any other accounts (like Samsung, Mi, etc.) from the device.

​​Disable Factory Reset Protection (FRP)​​ by removing your Google account before resetting (otherwise, the new owner may be locked out).

​​Factory reset again after encryption​​ (if you encrypted after backing up), just to be thorough.