Before selling, donating, or recycling an Android phone, remove your personal accounts and erase the device using the official reset process. Google specifically recommends removing accounts before resetting an old device.
What you should know
Do not skip the backup step. After resetting, the phone should start as a fresh device. If the phone is being traded in, also follow the manufacturer's or carrier's trade-in instructions.
Practical steps
- Back up your data
- Remove Google Accounts from the old device
- Transfer important files first
- Perform a factory reset
- Confirm that the setup screen appears afterward
Important notes
Menu names and available features can vary by phone manufacturer, model, Android version, country, and carrier. Always match instructions to the exact device you own. Do not use unofficial tools to bypass account protection, device locks, or security controls.
Official reference
Editorial note: This guide is educational and should be checked against the current official documentation for your exact device before performing a reset, firmware change, or advanced modification.
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