Can I Downgrade My Android by Doing a Factory Reset?
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Does a factory reset downgrade Android?

Your phone does not keep an original OS image. Thus, once you update your OS (either by OTA updates or by installing a custom Rom), you will not be able to revert to the older Android version. Doing a factory reset should just reset the phone to a clean slate of the current Android version.

How do I downgrade to original Android?

How to Downgrade Your Android Phone

  1. Step 1: Enable USB Debugging. …
  2. Step 2: Connect Your Phone to Your Computer. …
  3. Step 3: Unlock the Bootloader. …
  4. Step 4: Install the Older Version of Android.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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