To do a secure erase of your old Android smartphone or tablet, you need to delete all the info on your phone’s internal storage (just as you would with a computer). At this point, the old data still exists on your device and can be recovered with standard data recovery software. When you delete a file and empty your trash, what this does is mark the area of the hard drive it was on as available to be written with new data. The first thing to note is that deleting the information on your old Android device isn’t the same as performing a complete, secure erasure. This means you need to do a secure wipe of your Android before selling, gifting, or trashing your phone so whoever has it next doesn’t have access to any of your personal data. Your phone is typically full of personal data, photos, financial information, contact details, and more - things you don’t want to fall into the wrong hands. However, if you think it is time to resell, regift, trash, or give away your phone, do so with care. You might first consider reusing your old Android device, as a wireless trackpad and controller for your Windows or Mac computer, a universal smart remote, a kitchen common center, or something else. Perhaps you are just ready for an upgrade, work is giving you the new technology, or your old device has finally decided to stop working. ![]() It’s time for a new Android phone or tablet.
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