A complete erasure of all data and settings, reverting the device to its original, out-of-box state, is often referred to as a factory reset. This process removes personal information, installed applications, and system customizations, effectively restoring the device to its default configuration.
This action can be useful for various reasons, including preparing a device for sale or trade-in, resolving persistent software issues, or improving device performance by clearing accumulated data. Undertaking this action is a significant step, as it permanently deletes all data on the device’s internal storage.