Android 10 (Soft) Reset: This is how the reset works

If you cannot solve a problem on your device with Android 10 or Android Q, you should perform a reset. We show you how to perform a soft or hard reset in the following practical tip.

Android 10: How to do a soft reset

A soft reset is the simple form of resetting without data loss. The smartphone or tablet is only restarted and various internal data are cleaned up. Many problems can already be solved in this way.

• For example, it can be helpful if your smartphone has hung up or an app is not working properly.
• If you can still operate your smartphone, press the power button for a few seconds until you can select different options.
• Here you can tap "Switch off" and switch on the device again with the power button after the process.
• With some manufacturers the option "restart" is integrated, with which the device also automatically starts up again.
• If you can no longer make any entries on your smartphone, you must initiate the soft reset with a key combination.
• To do this, press the power button and volume down button of your Android device simultaneously for about five seconds.
• Some manufacturers, such as Motorola, require you to use the volume up key instead of the volume down key.
  
• Your smartphone should now switch off and switch on again shortly.

Android 10 Hard Reset: how to reset your smartphone

In contrast to the soft reset, a hard reset deletes all stored data and restores the smartphone to its factory settings.

• Therefore, before you reset, make sure that you have backed up all your important data.
• To reset your smartphone, go to the settings and then navigate to "Reset options" via "System"> "Advanced". The exact names can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
• Now select "Delete all data" and confirm this again. Now your smartphone will be reset.
• You can also perform a hard reset using a key combination.
• To do this, press the power button and the volume up button at the same time until the manufacturer's logo appears on the display.
• A menu should appear. Navigate to "wipe data / factory reset" using the volume buttons. Press the power button to select.
• In the next menu go to "yes - delete all user data" and confirm it again with the power button.
• This will initiate the reset process. This can take some time.
• Now the same menu appears. This time you have to go to "reboot system now" and initiate the boot process by clicking on the power button.
• The process is now complete and your smartphone has been reset.

Another practical tip gives you an overview of all the new functions of Android Q.