The data and system partitions are different. I know that the restore doesn't do anything with the system partition (which stores the OS). I was more wondering what happens to the data partition? Is it erased in a secure manner or is the partition just formatted leaving recoverable data?
On Sep 26, 11:31 am, Patrick Vicens <[email protected]> wrote: > The reset is simply a flashing back to a base (backup) image that is stored > on the phone if I recall correctly. This base image can be changed. > > > > > > > > On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 11:29 PM, newbie <[email protected]> wrote: > > Can anyone tell me what exactly goes on when one does a "factory > > reset"? > > > Does this simply format the data partition on the phone or does it > > actually overwrite the partition/zero it out to securely erase it? > > > Thanks > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "Android Security Discussions" group. > > To post to this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Security Discussions" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en.
