Factory resets aren't perfect. They don't delete everything on the computer. The data will still exist on the hard drive. Eventually, if you use the entire storage, all of the old data will be overwritten and will cease to exist.
How do I do a full reset on my phone?
To reset your smartphone and erase all its content, first make sure your phone is connected to a power source. We also recommend that your battery is at least 50% charged when you perform a hard reset. Press the volume up key and the power button simultaneously for about 30 seconds or until the root menu appears.
How do you hard reset an Android phone?
Turn off the phone and then press and hold the Volume Up key and Power key simultaneously until the Android system recover screen appears. Use the Volume Down key to highlight the “wipe data/factory reset” option and then use the Power button to make the selection.
Can you do a full factory reset?
Reset your PC If you want to recycle your PC, give it away, or start over with it, you can reset it completely. This removes everything and reinstalls Windows.
Does a factory reset delete photos?
Factory resetting your device does not delete any of the pictures you've uploaded to Google Photos.26 Feb 2018