If you have some problems with your Nexus 7 then it would be a good choice to do a factory reset. Through guide below you learn the simple process to reset Nexus 7 to factory settings, but before proceeding its recommended to backup because reset to factory settings will wipe out all of the data from your Nexus 7.
Reset Nexus 7 Tablet to Factory Settings
Method 1
Step-1
Tap on “Settings” icon on screen
Step-2
Tap “Backup & Reset” option
Step-3
Tap “Factory data reset” > “Touch Reset tablet”
Note: If your tablet is password protected, then it will prompt for that so enter your Pattern, PIN, or Password
Step-4
Tap “Erase everything” and let it do the process
Method 2
Step-1
Power OFF your Nexus 7 tablet
Step-2
Press and hold “Volume Up” + “Volume Down” + “Power” buttons until your tablet Powers ON
Step-3
Press Volume Down twice, until screen displays “Recovery mode” message
Step-4
Press Power button to restart your tablet into “Recovery mode.”
Note: You will see an Android image with a red triangle after a few minutes.
Step-5
Hold down “Power” button, and press “Volume Up”
Step-6
To scroll down to “Wipe data/factory reset” use Volume keys and press “Power” to select
Step-7
Scroll down to “Yes – erase all user data” and press Power to select it
Note: If your Nexus 7 become unresponsive during the steps above, then simply hold down “Power” button for few seconds to restart it.
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