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factory reset

Wiping a device back to its original factory state.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A factory reset erases all user data and settings, restoring a device to its out-of-box state, often before selling or troubleshooting.

See reset and restore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is factory reset?

Wiping a device back to its original factory state.

What terms are related to factory reset?

Related Software terms include restore, reset.

Related Technical Terms

restore
Recovering data and settings from a previously made backup. Software
reset
Restoring settings or data to their default state. Software
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