I’m not a tinfoil conspiracy theorist by any means, but smartphone data privacy has been on my mind for quite some time. You can never be sure enough when it comes to data security and privacy, and ...

When you tap delete on your Android phone, a file might disappear from your view. But it's not really gone. You've erased the index of that file, but the file itself is still in the phone's storage.

You might actually need to use it on your device one day ...

Resetting your Android device to factory settings erases all data on the device and clears out unnecessary files. The reset process wipes all your information from it, including private data, messages ...

If your phone is in working condition and you can boot into the Android homescreen normally, you can securely wipe your Galaxy S23 through the usual Android resetting flow. This is the easiest method ...

Sometimes, our smartphones give us issues that a simple restart just can't fix. Other times, you may want to purchase a new phone and pass your old one to someone else. Both these scenarios would call ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Have you just accidentally factory reset your Android phone, wiping away all your precious memories and important data. Photos of loved ones, crucial work documents, essential messages - all seemingly ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Whether you're upgrading to a new mobile device, selling or trading your Nexus 7 in for a new model or simply want to restore your device to its original settings, you can completely reset a Nexus 7 ...