iReaShare Android Data Eraser can thoroughly wipe all data and customized settings from Android devices at once. After using this data eraser, no one can recover their data from their Android devices. To help you easily use this software, we have provided a detailed guide for you, helping you complete the Android data erasure step by step.
Part 1: Connect Android Device to Computer
Above all, please download and install iReaShare Android Data Eraser on your computer.
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The software supports two connections: USB and Wi-Fi. Thus, you can choose USB or Wi-Fi to connect your Android device to your computer based on your needs.
1.1 Connect Android to Computer via USB
Step 1: Open the iReaShare Android Data Eraser on your PC after downloading and installing it.
Step 2: Connect your Android phone to your computer via a USB cable, and follow the instructions on the interface to activate the USB debugging feature on the Android device.
Step 3: Choose "Transfer files" or "MTP" on the Android popup, and click "ALLOW". Then the software will recognize your device swiftly.
1.2 Connect Android to Computer via Wi-Fi
Step 1: To connect your Android phone to your computer with Wi-Fi, please click the "Wi-Fi" icon when launching the software.
Step 2: Tap "Allow access" on the pop-up window, and click "a.ireashare.com" to download and install the Android Manager (Android version) app on your mobile device.
Step 3: Open the app, and click the "Scan" icon to scan the QR code on your computer. Then the wireless connection will be done.
Part 2: Erase Android Data and Settings Permanently
After the connection, you can now completely erase your Android data and settings. Please back up your important data before erasing your device, or you will lose your data forever. Besides, do not disconnect your Android device from your computer until the erasure is finished.
Step 1: Click the "Continue" icon on the connected interface.
Step 2: Click "Medium" to opt for an erasing level: Low Level, Medium Level, and High Level. Then click "OK".
Step 3: Type "delete" into the blank, tap "Erase" at the bottom, and click "OK" on the pop-up window.
Step 4: To maximize erasure thoroughness and efficiency while reducing recovery risks, resetting your phone to factory default settings beforehand is strongly recommended.
Situation 1: The device has NOT been reset yet
(1) Select "No, the device has not been reset." if you have not reset your device, then click "Next" to move forward.
(2) Perform a factory reset on your Android device according to the step-by-step instructions on the screen. Your device will reboot and temporarily disconnect during this process; please DO NOT close the program in case of the erasing process being interrupted.
Once rebooted, complete the initial setup and activation on your phone, then re-establish the connection between your phone and the software.
(3) When the phone is reconnected to the desktop software, click "Continue", select your desired security level again, and type "delete" into the text field once more to re-confirm.
(4) Select "Yes, the device has been reset" to proceed. When a pop-up window appears asking you to confirm the wipe operation, click "OK" and "Next".
(5) Upon receiving the prompt on your Android screen, tap "Yes" or follow the guide to set iReaShare Android Manager app as your default messaging application, granting the tool permission to erase text messages. Afterward, click the "OK" and "Next" buttons to continue.
Situation 2: The device HAS already been reset
(1) Choose "Yes, the device has been reset." When a prompt pops up asking if you are sure about erasing your phone data, click "OK" and "Next" to proceed.
(2) When prompted on your mobile device, tap "Yes" or follow the instructions on screen to assign iReaShare Android Manager app as your default SMS app, which grants permission to erase SMS records. After doing so, click "OK" and "Next" button to continue.
Step 5: After quick scanning, the software will start to erase your data.
Step 6: After erasing data, the program will overwrite your data to make sure all your data will be wiped thoroughly.
Tips: Low Level provides the highest speed; however, the software will not overwrite your device. High Level ensures maximum privacy by overwriting storage data 3 times, while Medium Level perform an overwrite pass 1 time.
Step 7: Once finished, all data on your Android phone has been permanently and completely deleted without recovery.
Step 8: Now, click "Save Report" to export and save the data erasure report as a PDF file on your computer. You can view the erasure details any where and any time, including your device information, erasure standard, erasure method, overwrite passes, erasure result, etc.
Conclusion
The permanent data erasure for Android devices is not difficult to complete if you use iReaShare Android Data Eraser. It can erase all data and settings, and overwrite the device to prevent your information from being recovered.
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