| Feature | Soft Reset (Restart) | Hard Reset (Factory Reset) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Restarts the OS, clears temporary RAM. | Wipes all user data & settings. | | Data Loss | None. | All personal data erased. | | When to use | Phone is sluggish or app is frozen. | Forgotten password, malware, selling phone. | | How to do it | Hold Power button > Restart. | Via Settings or Recovery Mode. |
Press and hold the on the right side of the device.
Shortly after releasing the buttons, you will see an Android robot icon with the text "No Command." Press and hold the .