{"id":25345,"date":"2024-07-10T15:28:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T09:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=25345"},"modified":"2024-07-12T14:41:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T09:11:26","slug":"how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Data After Factory Reset on Android?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 124px;\" width=\"975\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: A factory reset erases all data on your Android phone, sometimes, even the files you wanted to retain. In this guide, we will discuss how you can recover your lost files after a factory reset using Google Backup or Android data recovery software. Use the best method applicable for your situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Table of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/#srv1\"><strong>How to Recover Data After Factory Resetting Android?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/#srv2\"><strong>What is a Factory Reset in Android?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/#srv3\"><strong>Why is an Android Factory Reset Necessary?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/#srv4\"><strong>What Does a Factory Reset Affect?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/#srv5\"><strong>How to Recover Lost Data after a Factory Reset in Android?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-factory-reset-on-android\/#srv6\"><strong>How to Restore Data Using Stellar Android Data Recovery Tool?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv1\">How to Recover Data After Factory Resetting Android?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, you might need to reset your Android phone to fix some device malfunction or performance issues. However, a factory reset deletes all the data on your phone, including your important documents and media files. So, how can you recover this lost data? Don&#8217;t worry; we&#8217;ve got you covered. In this guide, learn how to recover data from your Android phone, even after a factory reset.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv2\">What is a Factory Reset in Android?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A factory reset returns the phone to the same state when it was new. When you perform a factory reset on the phone, the memory is wiped entirely, and the phone returns to its default state.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/factory-reset-in-Android.jpg\" alt=\"factory-reset-in-Android\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/factory-reset-in-Android.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/factory-reset-in-Android-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/factory-reset-in-Android-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv3\">Why is an Android Factory Reset Necessary?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons for performing an Android factory reset, such as:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The biggest culprit is malware. It can make a phone screen freeze or go into a restart loop.<\/li>\n<li>An Android phone receives several kinds of updates \u2013 performance updates to improve memory usage, Android updates for a newer version of the operating system, and security updates to plug vulnerabilities. Updates can cause phones to malfunction and necessitate a factory reset.<\/li>\n<li>If the fingerprint detector is malfunctioning or you have forgotten the password\/pattern, you may need to factory reset your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv4\">What Does a Factory Reset Affect?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An Android factory reset will make the following changes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A factory reset changes all your phone settings to default. The ringtone, volume, brightness, wallpaper, etc. will revert to what they were when you bought the device.<\/li>\n<li>It removes any app you have installed from the Play Store. But it does not remove apps that were preinstalled.<\/li>\n<li>It removes connections and deletes stored passwords to all Wi-Fi networks.<\/li>\n<li>It erases all data stored on the phone, including photos, videos, PDFs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv5\">How to Recover Lost Data after a Factory Reset in Android?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are essentially two ways to recover data after a factory reset. We shall discuss these methods one by one.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 1. Restore your Backed-up Data via your Google Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The steps are from a phone running Android 14. Depending on the manufacturer, UI, and Android version, the steps might slightly differ.<\/p>\n<p>1. Turn on the phone and select <strong>\u201cLanguage.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. Sign in to a Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sign-in-to-a-Wi-Fi-network.jpg\" alt=\"Sign-in-to-a-Wi-Fi-network\" width=\"176\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sign-in-to-a-Wi-Fi-network.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sign-in-to-a-Wi-Fi-network-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sign-in-to-a-Wi-Fi-network-67x150.jpg 67w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sign-in-to-a-Wi-Fi-network-150x334.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. The phone will show the <strong>\u201cGetting your phone ready\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Getting-your-phone-ready.jpg\" alt=\"Getting-your-phone-ready\" width=\"176\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Getting-your-phone-ready.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Getting-your-phone-ready-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Getting-your-phone-ready-67x150.jpg 67w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Getting-your-phone-ready-150x334.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. The next screen will allow you to <strong>\u201cCopy apps and data.\u201d<\/strong> Tap <strong><strong>Next<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-apps-and-data.jpg\" alt=\"Copy-apps-and-data\" width=\"176\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-apps-and-data.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-apps-and-data-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-apps-and-data-67x150.jpg 67w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-apps-and-data-150x334.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. If you are prompted to transfer data from your old device, tap the <strong><strong>\u201cCan\u2019t use the old device?\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/prompted-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-device.jpg\" alt=\"prompted-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-device\" width=\"176\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/prompted-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-device.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/prompted-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-device-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/prompted-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-device-67x150.jpg 67w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/prompted-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-device-150x334.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Log in to your Google account<\/p>\n<p>7. The Android phone will automatically restore your Google One backup<\/p>\n<p>8. There might be several device backups. Select the one you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-one-you-want.jpg\" alt=\"Select-the-one-you-want\" width=\"254\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-one-you-want.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-one-you-want-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-one-you-want-73x150.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-one-you-want-150x309.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Android might prompt you to enter a PIN (if you had one when you did the factory reset)<\/p>\n<p>10. Select the data you want to restore, e.g., app data, device settings, photos, videos, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-data-you-want-to-restore.jpg\" alt=\"Select-the-data-you-want-to-restore\" width=\"254\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-data-you-want-to-restore.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-data-you-want-to-restore-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-data-you-want-to-restore-73x150.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-data-you-want-to-restore-150x309.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So, you can see that restoring your data from a Google Backup is easy and reliable. However, it will replace everything currently on your Android phone with the backed-up data. To overcome this drawback, you need to use Android data recovery software.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 2. Restore your Data using Android Data Recovery Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You might have reset your Android phone without backing it up. This is a common mistake and sometimes the only choice. However, there is a way to get your data back even without a backup.<\/p>\n<p>A reputed Android data recovery software, like <strong>Stellar Android Data Recovery tool<\/strong>, makes it easy to retrieve contacts, messages, media, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/download-free-mobile-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>photos, and more<\/strong><\/a>. It can also easily recover deleted data from an Android phone&#8217;s internal memory or SD card.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/gle\/android\/StellarDataRecoveryforAndroid.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png\" alt=\"Stellar Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stellar Android Data Recovery software uses advanced algorithms to thoroughly scan your Android device&#8217;s memory for maximum data recovery.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv6\">How to Restore Data Using Stellar Android Data Recovery Tool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>1. Download and install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/android-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stellar Android Data Recovery Software<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Select the specific type of data you want to recover from your Android device <strong>(e.g., photos, videos, contacts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-specific-types-of-data-you-want-to-recover-from-your-Android-device.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-specific-types-of-data-you-want-to-recover-from-your-Android-device.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-specific-types-of-data-you-want-to-recover-from-your-Android-device-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-specific-types-of-data-you-want-to-recover-from-your-Android-device-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Connect the phone to your PC using a USB cable.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Connect-the-phone-to-your-PC-using-a-USB-cable.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Connect-the-phone-to-your-PC-using-a-USB-cable.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Connect-the-phone-to-your-PC-using-a-USB-cable-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Connect-the-phone-to-your-PC-using-a-USB-cable-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. On the phone, a pop-up will appear <strong>\u201cUse USB For\u201d.<\/strong> Tap on <strong><strong>\u201cFile Transfer\/Android Auto\u201d.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pop-up-will-appear.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"254\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pop-up-will-appear.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pop-up-will-appear-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pop-up-will-appear-73x150.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pop-up-will-appear-150x309.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Next, you have to enable <strong>\u201cUSB Debugging\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6. Go to <strong>\u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cAbout Phone\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Go-to-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Go-to-Settings\" width=\"142\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Go-to-Settings.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Go-to-Settings-93x150.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Tap the <strong>\u201cBuild number\u201d<\/strong> 7 times.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer.jpg\" alt=\"click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Tap <strong>\u201cDeveloper Options\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Developer-Options.jpg\" alt=\"Developer-Options\" width=\"142\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Developer-Options.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Developer-Options-93x150.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Tap <strong>\u201cEnable USB Debugging\u201d<\/strong> and <strong><strong>\u201cInstall via USB\u201d.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enable-USB-Debugging.jpg\" alt=\"Enable-USB-Debugging\" width=\"142\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enable-USB-Debugging.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enable-USB-Debugging-93x150.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. The Stellar Android Data Recovery Software will now display <strong>\u201cConnected Device\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-Android-Data-Recovery-Software.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-Android-Data-Recovery-Software.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-Android-Data-Recovery-Software-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-Android-Data-Recovery-Software-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. Click <strong>\u201cInstall\u201d<\/strong> at the next pop-up: <strong>\u201cInstall via USB\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/next-pop-up-Install-via-USB.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"254\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/next-pop-up-Install-via-USB.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/next-pop-up-Install-via-USB-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/next-pop-up-Install-via-USB-73x150.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/next-pop-up-Install-via-USB-150x309.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. Next, a pop-up will ask for access to call logs, contacts, SMS, and photos. Click <strong>\u201cAllow\u201d<\/strong> to all.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25348 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ask-for-access-to-call-logs.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ask-for-access-to-call-logs.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ask-for-access-to-call-logs-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ask-for-access-to-call-logs-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13. Next, the software will scan your device. Allow it some time to complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/software-will-scan-your-device.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/software-will-scan-your-device.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/software-will-scan-your-device-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/software-will-scan-your-device-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14. When the scan is complete, click <strong><strong>\u201cOK\u201d.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/scan-is-complete-click-OK.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/scan-is-complete-click-OK.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/scan-is-complete-click-OK-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/scan-is-complete-click-OK-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15. You can see the folders in the left pane. Open the folders and you can preview the files.<\/p>\n<p>16. After connecting your Android phone, click <strong>&#8220;Scan&#8221;<\/strong> to begin the search for lost and deleted data.<\/p>\n<p>17. Choose the ones you want to save and click <strong>&#8220;Save&#8221;<\/strong> to restore them to your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Android Data Recovery- recover data after factory reset\" width=\"596\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Save-to-restore-them-to-your-computer-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, you now know how to use Stellar Android Data Recovery software to recover your data when the <strong>Backup and Restore<\/strong> option (via Google\u2019s backup feature) isn\u2019t viable.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this article has helped answer how to recover lost data after a factory reset in Android. Do you have any queries or tips? Please share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Watch Video on:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/video\/best-android-data-recovery-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Android Data Recovery Software: Recover Deleted Photos\/Video\/Files!!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h5><strong> Can I use any cloud backup for my Android device?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can back up an Android phone to any cloud service \u2013 Google Cloud, OneDrive, or Dropbox. When you sign into Android, it turns on sync (unless you have opted out). Moreover, with billions of users, Google has a strong support community. You can ask Google Support, ask Google communities, and seek help from reliable sources about how to recover data after a factory reset.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h5><strong> How much storage is there on Google Drive?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your Google Account includes 15 GB of free storage shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. In comparison, OneDrive offers 5 GB free, and Dropbox offers 2 GB for free.<\/p>\n<p>If you want more, you have to sign up for Google One. Google One is a subscription service offered by Google that provides expanded cloud storage (and other benefits).<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h5><strong> How do I back up my smartphone locally and recover data after a factory reset?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have a Samsung, you could back it up to your PC using a Samsung Smart Switch. Similarly, One Plus has a Clone Phone app that lets you back up your phone to a local drive. 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