When you purchase a new tablet, you want to ensure it’s free from private information and other sensitive data. Factory resetting Onn tablet erases all personal information stored on the tablet, increasing the security of your device and making it ready for first-time use. It’s a simple process that takes 20 minutes to complete. You can factory reset the Onn tablet from the settings menu by following these steps:
Step 1: Turn off the tablet
Before you wipe all data from your tablet, ensure you have turned it off. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until the device powers off completely.
Step 2: Press and hold Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down buttons
While the tablet is off, press and simultaneously hold the Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down buttons, keep these buttons pressed until you see an Android icon on the screen. Release all buttons after the icon appears.
Step 3: Select Factory Data Reset
Once you see the Android icon, select the ‘Wipe Data/Factory Reset option. You can also use the Volume buttons to navigate between options and select the appropriate option by pressing the Power button.
Step 4: Confirm the process by tapping on the Reset button again
Once you select the Factory Data Reset option, the tablet displays a confirmation screen. Tap on the Reset button again to confirm the reset process.
Step 5: Reboot the device after resetting is completed
After the reset is completed, your Onn tablet will reboot automatically. You can set it up as a new device or log in with your Google account to continue using it.
Conclusion
It’s essential to reset your Onn tablet from time to time to keep your device free from malicious software. The reset process is easy; you can use the same steps to restore an Onn tablet from scratch.