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How to Factory Reset — Fairphone 5
How to Factory Reset — Fairphone 5
The Fairphone 5 is a 2023 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Qualcomm QCM6490 (6 nm) with 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", OLED, 90Hz, 880 nits (peak), 1224.0x2700.0 display and is available in Matte Black, Sky Blue, Transparent.
The 5 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4200 mAh, removable, a 50 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS main camera, a 50 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 212 g.
Factory resetting your Fairphone 5 through the Settings menu is the easiest way to erase all personal data and restore the device to factory defaults. This method is ideal when the phone is still accessible and functional. All apps, contacts, photos and accounts will be permanently removed so ensure you have backed up everything important first.
All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.
On your Fairphone 5: open Settings
Tap 'System' > 'Reset options'
Tap 'Erase all data (factory reset)'
Tap 'Erase all data'
Enter PIN
Tap 'Erase all data' again
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