Whether you want to give away your used device or simply get rid of it, one of the first concerns that arises is whether someone will have access to your private information. In certain cases, this data is no longer useful to us, so there is no need to save it in an external memory.Hence the only option is to delete them.
A common mistake is believing that sending files to the trash or signing out is enough.It is not.Superficially deleted data can be recovered with free software.To protect your identity, you need a “secure erase” that makes the information unrecoverable.
Here we explain how to leave your devices as fresh from the factory.
The biggest risk on Android is “Lock Reset Protection” (FRP).If you do not remove your account before deleting, the new owner will not be able to use the phone.
Apple makes the process easier, but you must turn off tracking to unlock the device.
You don’t need to manually format or use complicated installation disks. Windows has a perfect native tool for this.
The method changes depending on whether your Mac has an Apple chip (M1, M2, M3) or is an older model with Intel.
