Posts Tagged: reset

How to reset default apps on an Android phone or tablet

Nothing is forever. If you’re rethinking your decision and want to reset default apps, just follow our guide for stock Android and most Samsung phones.
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How to factory reset an Apple iPhone and clear all your data

Resetting an iPhone can alleviate software woes and wipe personal data. Here’s how to factory reset an iPhone whenever you need to.
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How to reset your iPhone, restart it, and wipe it clean

We’ve learned a lot about the iPhone over the years, but it’s good to have a strong grasp on the basics. Here’s a simple guide on how to reset your iPhone.
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How to reset an iPad: Soft reset, force restart, and factory reset

If your iPad has frozen up or it’s acting a little strangely, you may want to consider resetting it. Here’s how to do it and what each option does to your iPad.
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How to reset Fitbit Versa

Here’s how to restart your Fitbit Versa, as well as perform a full factory reset when it’s time to sell or trade in your device.
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iOS 14 update fixes a bug that reset your browser and mail defaults

One of the notable changes in iOS 14 is that it finally allowed users to set new default apps for their web browser and email. Chrome, Firefox, Gmail and others are already taking advantage of the setting, but after the update rolled out last week, m…
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Researchers find Android factory reset faulty and reversible

Android’s factory reset function isn’t as effective as we’d all like it to be, according to a team of Cambridge University researchers. The group estimates that as many as 500 to 630 million Android devices might not be capable of completely wiping t…
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