Motorola Moto G6 - Reset phone
Reset phone for the Motorola Moto G6
Resetting your Android smartphone to factory settings can effectively resolve performance issues, software glitches, or prepare the device for resale. This process restores your phone to its original state, erasing all personal data, including photos, apps, and files. Be sure to back up your data before proceeding to avoid losing important information. Below are step-by-step instructions for performing a factory reset across different Android versions.
Factory reset on Android 15 and Android 14
- Open the Settings app from your home screen.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Tap Advanced.
- Choose Reset options.
- Tap Erase all data (factory reset).
- Tap Reset phone to confirm.
- When prompted, tap Clear all to permanently delete your data.
- Your phone will reboot within a few minutes and return to factory settings.
On Android 15 and 14, resetting is quick and straightforward. However, ensure you back up your data beforehand, as all personal files will be erased.
Factory reset on Android 13 and Android 12
- Open the Settings app by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap System.
- Tap Advanced.
- Select Reset options.
- Tap Erase all data (factory reset).
- Confirm by tapping Reset phone.
- Tap Clear all to erase your personal files and data.
- Your phone will reboot and be restored to factory settings.
Android 13 and 12 make factory resetting easy, but as always, ensure your important data is backed up before proceeding.
Managing data before resetting
- Back up your data: save contacts, photos, and apps to a cloud service like Google Drive to prevent data loss.
- Remove SD cards: if your phone uses an external SD card, remove it before resetting to avoid accidental data deletion.
- Sign out of accounts: log out of your Google and other accounts to avoid reactivation issues post-reset.
- Check your device’s battery level: ensure your phone has at least 50% charge or is plugged into a power source. A low battery could interrupt the reset process and cause errors.