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redAPPLE

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hello.

is there a way to really really securely delete or reset android, so no files could be recovered later?

is a factory reset good enough?

thanks.
 

Steven-iphone

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Apr 25, 2020
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You may want to use a data and space wiping app like iShredder to remove sensitive info and clear open storage space before a factory reset.
 
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ian87w

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I believe as long as your Android phone came with 7.0 out of the box, it uses the similar full encryption as iOS. So a standard reset should be fine.
 
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