Before you select the factory reset option for an old phone, make sure you've gone through these steps before its too late.

When it’s time to buy a new phone, it’s also time to think about what to do with your old phone. If it has retained any of its value, trading it in or selling it could lighten the load of paying for ...

Resetting your Android device to factory settings erases all data on the device and clears out unnecessary files. The reset process wipes all your information from it, including private data, messages ...