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.

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 ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link There are two main reasons to reset your Android device. First, you're done with the device and are planning to sell it, trade it toward a new ...

When you operate your phone, it stores bits of data from the apps and features you use to help them run more smoothly. Over time, this data can pile up and cause multiple issues on your phone, ...

The screen locking feature of a Huawei Android smartphone protects it -- and the private information stored on it -- from unauthorized use, but you can still reset a locked device to factory settings ...

If you’re planning to sell or give away an old Android phone, be aware that a factory reset isn’t enough to safely wipe your data. Security firm Avast reports that it’s possible to recover data from ...

David is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police and now the EIC of Esper.io. He's been an Android user since the early days - his first smartphone was a Google Nexus One! David graduated from ...