Sometimes smartphones need a major overhaul to improve performance or fix bugs
Format an Android cell phone. (photo: Format PC)
Formatting the cell phone is a process that should be done only in rare cases because it erases all the data that has been saved on the device. Similarly, because it is a process that will leave the phone in factory condition, it should be used as a last resort in situations where your system requires some type of repair.
According to the above, in the event of failures that the cell phone presents, the ideal is to apply other types of solutions other than a reset at first. Infobae has compiled information on 6 possible reasons why a cell phone might need formatting:
It should be clarified that with this procedure, the only information that will remain intact is the operating system and the pre-installed applications or applications that were already incorporated into the cell phone in advance.
In this procedure the phone system will be cleaned, although all the data will be deleted
personal and saved files.
It is pertinent to point out that since the phone will keep the operating system and the pre-installed applications intact after a format, the updates to the system will not be affected either, that is, that when the phone is started after the process, it will have the software updated to the latest version allowed.
What information will be lost when formatting the cell phone
1.Applications installed on the phone that are not part of those necessary for optimal operation.
2.Messages, contacts and call history. If it is information that the user considers important and could not be lost, it is recommended that I make a “back up” or backup to Google or iCloud for Apple devices.
3.Photos and videos will also be removed from the cell phone since it is not information that affects your operating system, but, if there is a Google account, it can be saved in the Photos service.
4.Some people personalize their phones by changing the font, font size, and selecting their own or downloaded wallpapers. All this type of modifications in the cell phone will be deleted and the appearance of the smartphone will return to the factory version.
5.The Wi-Fi networks will be forgotten and therefore, the passwords will also be lost. access.