As cell phones have become capable of performing an increasing number of tasks, more sensitive and personal data may be stored on the phone.
As cell phones have increased in complexity, the importance of properly resetting phones to their factory defaults prior to sale or donation has increased. However, many owners are unsure of properly remove the personal photos, videos and important financial information contained both on the phone itself and on removable media cards. Step-by-step directions on reset a cell phone to its factory default settings are available for a large number of different phones.
Instructions
1. Navigate to the Cell Phone Data Eraser website.
2. Choose the manufacturer and model of the cell phone from the drop-down menu and press the "Download Instructions" button.
3. Input your email address and wait for instructions to arrive in your in-box.
4. Follow the instructions contained in the email for resetting the phone to its default settings.
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