Learn essential steps on how to factory reset a locked Android device safely and effectively for optimal performance.

Want to know how to factory reset your Android phone? Before handing over your old device, it's important to remove all traces of your personal information. This not only protects your privacy but ...

Android Recovery Mode is a built-in feature that can be used to troubleshoot various issues with your Android device. It allows you to perform tasks like clearing cache partition, resetting your ...

There are several reasons why you may need to factory reset a locked Android smartphone. Whether you have the device with you but forgot the password or the device has been stolen and you need to wipe ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

When you tap delete on your Android phone, a file might disappear from your view. But it's not really gone. You've erased the index of that file, but the file itself is still in the phone's storage.

One important, yet seldom heard boot mode available on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is Recovery Mode. An average user will seldom use this option, but those that do will most likely use it to ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Sometimes, things go wrong, making your device's hardware and software experience less than ideal. It may be related to a change you made or a newly installed system update that is causing glitches.