How to Erase Data from Samsung Galaxy

“I want to sell my Samsung Galaxy S4 after getting a new Google Pixel from work. I’ve done the reboot / factory reset to erase my personal data and history, but my photos and contacts are still showing. Is it possible to erase everything from Samsung before selling? I don’t want anyone being able to access my previous personal info. Please tell me your advice.”

Delete Data Retrieved by Android Data Recovery

The built-in factory reset is the most widely recommended and adopted data erasing method for most of mobile phone users. However, there is a hidden bug laid on it if you didn’t take it seriously. Restoring your Samsung Galaxy to factory settings doesn’t mean that you can permanently delete all personal info like contacts, text messages, call logs, photos, videos, WhatsApp chat history, Apps and more from your Samsung phones, in fact, your deleted Samsung data can still be recovered by using some data recovery tool.
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Permanently Erase Samsung Data without Retrieved

Android Data Eraser makes it easy and hassle-free to sell your old Samsung Galaxy S2/S3/S4/S5/S6/A7/Note 2/Note 3/Note 4/Note 5 or other Samsung phones or tablets, so you can buy a new one, such as Google Pixel/Pixel XL, iPhone 7/Plus. It is the ideal data erasing tool to help you completlely erase all data from Samsung Galaxy phone, including contacts, text messages, call logs, photos, videos, Apps, etc, ensure 100% safe and no any possibility of recovery. Read on to learn how to wipe your personal data from Samsung Galaxy so it’s ready to sell.

Permanently Everything from Samsung Galaxy S2/3/4/5/6/7

Note: Before you can move on ahead to erasing your device, you need to back up your Samsung data and files.

Step 1.Download & install the Android Data Eraser

Download and intall the Android Data Eraser, then run it, you will get the main screenshot as follow. Find out “More Tools” and you can see the “Android Data Eraser” option.

Step 2.Connect Your Samsung Galaxy Phone to the Computer

Next, you need take out an USB cable to connect your Samsung devices with the computer.

If your Samsung device is detected by the program, you can click “Erase All Data” to enter the data erasing interface.

Here you need to type delete in the window to confirm your operation and click on “Erase Now” to continue.

Step 3.Start Wiping Data on Your Samsung Phone

It will take a few minutes to completely wipe all data on your Samsung Galaxy. Please don’t disconnect the device or open any other phone management software on the computer.

Step 4.Perform A Factory Setting after Erasing

If your Samsung data have been completely erased, the program will ask you to tap on Factory Data Reset or Erase All Data on the phone. This will help you completely wipe all the settings on your Samsung device.

Finally, your Samsung Galaxy S2/S3/S4/S5/S6 phone has been permanently wiped and it’s like a brand new one.

Besides, this program performs well in retrieving deleted contacts, messages, pictures, videos, apps, WhatsApp messages and more due to accidental deletion, factory restore, formatting, rooting, flashing ROM, or Android system crash, etc. Recently, it added a new feature that can help you root your Samsung phone in one click. Android Data Eraser program is really a must-have tool if you changed your Samsung device frequently.

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