In this guide, we will show you how to perform a factory reset on Nothing Phone 1. The Nothing Phone 1 is the company’s first device and is regarded as one of the best Android phones in the market in the mid-range segment.
Even the best Android phones have their share of software issues and bugs, and the Nothing Phone 1 is not an exception. Although they are rare, problems like freezing, lagging and stuttering bother some users despite their phones being expensive.
As is true for most cases, these issues can be fixed by performing a factory reset on the device.
There are many reasons why one would perform a factory reset on their device. Most users reset their devices when they encounter some software-related issues. Other than that, devices are also reset when they need to be sold so that all of the private data is deleted.
It is a must to perform a factory reset while handing over the phone to a new user in order to prevent any misuse of your personal data. Whatever the reason there may be to factory reset your device, here in this guide we will be showing you how you can perform a factory reset on Nothing Phone 1.
How to Perform a Factory Reset on Nothing Phone 1
Before you get started, you should know that performing a factory reset will erase all of the data from your phone. This includes applications as well as all of the user data, which consists of photos, videos, images, documents, files and more.
So it is advised that before you proceed to perform a factory reset on your device, you should take a full backup of your phone’s data. In case you don’t know how to take a backup of your device, you can refer to our guide, How to Backup Your Android Device Without Root. Now follow the steps given below to perform a factory reset on Nothing Phone 1:
STEP 1: Head over to the Settings app on your Nothing Phone 1.
STEP 2: Now scroll down and enter the System section.
STEP 3: Then select Reset options.
STEP 4: Select Erase all data (factory reset).
STEP 5: Now tap on Erase all data. If you have set a lock screen password, you will be asked to enter it.
With this, the factory reset process will be initiated. Wait for a couple of minutes until it is completed. Once it is done, you will have to set up your device from scratch.
Also read: How to perform a factory reset on Google Pixel 6a
How to Hard Reset Nothing Phone 1
If you just want to reset your phone to fix some software issues, then it is recommended that you try the hard reset method. If you just need to fix software issues, you should not opt for the factory reset option. What is the difference between a factory reset and a hard reset? Well, the difference is that Hard resetting your device does not remove any data. Follow the given steps to hard reset your device:
STEP 1: First, press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons together until you see the boot menu. Select Power off.
STEP 2: Now, boot into Recovery mode by pressing and holding the Power and Volume up buttons together until you see the boot logo.
STEP 3: After that, navigate to the Wipe data/factory reset option by using the Volume buttons and select it by pressing the Power button.
STEP 4: Once done, navigate to Factory data reset and select it.
STEP 5: Once the process has been completed, proceed to the Reboot system now option and select it.
So that was it from our side on how to perform a factory reset on Nothing Phone 1. We hope that you found this guide helpful. Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
