Reset LG G5 to factory settings - how it works

If you want to sell your LG G5 or fix certain errors, you may have to reset the smartphone to factory settings. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Resetting the LG G5 - how it works

All data is lost when the smartphone is reset. We therefore advise you to perform a backup beforehand.

1. Open the menu of your LG G5 and go to "Settings".
2. Scroll down to "User and backup".
3. There you will find the "Save and reset" option.
4. The "Reset to factory settings" button is located under "Personal information".
5. Then your smartphone shows you which data is lost when you reset to the factory settings.
6. Tapping "Reset device" will reset your LG G5.

If you have reset your smartphone too quickly and important data has been lost, we will show you in the next practical tip how you can restore deleted files on Android.