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Coolmuster Android Eraser allows you to erase all data on Android device with 1 click. After erasing, all files will be completely and permanently wiped, leaving no opportunity for recovery - even with third-party recovery tool. Now, you can check the step-by-step guide to use Coolmuster Android Eraser.

Video Tutorial: How to Use Coolmuster Android Eraser

Part 1. Make Your Android Device Recognized by the Program

Before wiping your device, you need to connect your Android phone to the computer and let the program recognize it. You can connect your device via either USB cable or Wi-Fi.

When you launch Coolmuster Android Eraser before connecting a device, you will see the primary interface below:

launch android eraser

Method 1: Connect Android to Computer via USB Cable

USB Connection Steps: Connect via USB > Enable USB Debugging > Install Driver > Allow Access > Install Mobile App > Connected. Failed to connect Android to computer with USB cable?

(1) Enable USB Debugging: Launch the program and connect your Android phone to the computer using an official USB cable. If USB debugging is not enabled, follow the on-screen prompts, or check this guide on how to enable USB debugging mode on Android devices.

enable usb debugging on android

(2) Driver Installation: The program will automatically initialize your device and install the required driver.

install driver for android phone

Tips: If Windows driver prompts appear, click "Install" or "Install this driver software anyway" to complete driver installation.

install this driver anyway

(3) Authorize Computer Connection: For Android 4.2 or higher, tap "ALLOW" or "OK" on your phone screen when prompted to authorize access. If the popup does not appear, click the "Show Again" button on the computer program interface.

allow usb debugging on android

(4) Connection Completed: The Coolmuster Android Assistant App will automatically be installed on your device to establish the connection. Once connected, your device information will display on the screen.

Method 2: Connect Android to Computer via Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Connection Steps: Launch the program > Click the Wi-Fi icon wifi icon> Download and install Coolmuster Android Assistant (Android Version) on your phone > Open the app on your phone and scan the QR code displayed on the PC screen > Connected successfully. (Check detailed Wi-Fi connection steps here >>)

connect android via wifi

Troubleshooting: Still having connection issues? Please check what to do if the program does not recognize your Android device.

Part 2. How to Erase All Data on Android Device with 1-Click

Important Before Erasing:

1. Data erased by this tool is 100% unrecoverable. Please make sure to back up your important files before proceeding.
2. Do NOT disconnect your Android phone from the computer until the entire erasing process is complete.

Step 1. Click "Continue" to Begin

Once your Android phone is recognized, click the "Continue" button to start.

android phone is recognized by android eraser

Step 2. Choose and Confirm Security Level

(1) Click the menu beside Security Level to choose your preferred erasing level.

choose security level

(2) Select one of the security options: Low Level, Medium Level, or High Level, and click "OK" to confirm. Type the word "delete" into the input box to confirm your action, then click "Erase".

set up security level

(3) When the confirmation window pops up, click "OK" to continue.

connect your security level 

Step 3. Restore Your Phone to Factory Settings

To improve erasure speed and efficiency and reduce the risk of data recovery, it is highly recommended to reset your device to factory settings first.

Situation 1: The device has NOT been reset yet

(1) Choose "No, the device has not been reset." if it is true, and click "Next" to continue.

factory reset confirm

(2) Follow the onscreen guide to factory reset your Android phone. During the factory reset, your phone will restart and disconnect; please DO NOT close the program in case of the erasing process being interrupted.

After restarting, please complete the activation and setup, then reconnect your phone to the program to continue.

factory reset your android phone

(3) Once your phone has been reconnected to the program, click "Continue" and rechoose your preferred erasing level and retype the word "delete" into the input box to confirm your action.

rechoose security level

(4) You can now select "Yes, the device has been reset" to proceed. When the pop-up window asking you to confirm the wipe operation appears, click the "OK" and "Next" buttons.

confirm to delete android data completely

(5) When the prompt appears on your phone, tap "Yes" or follow the on-screen instructions to set Coolmuster Android Assistant as the default SMS app, thereby authorizing the program to delete text messages from the device. Once done, tap the "OK" and "Next" buttons to proceed.

authorize to delete sms

Situation 2: The device HAS already been reset

(1) Choose "Yes, the device has been reset." A prompt will pop up to ask you whether you are sure to completely erased your phone data, click "OK" and "Next" button to continue.

confirm to delete android data completely

(2) When prompted on your phone, tap "Yes" or follow the onscreen prompts to set the Coolmuster Android Assistant app as your default SMS app, authorizing the program to delete SMS messages from your device. once done, click "OK" and "Next" button to continue.

authorize to delete sms

Step 4. Deep Scanning, Erasing, and Data Overwriting

(1) Scanning: The program will conduct a quick and deep scan of your Android device files.

scan android files

(2) Erasing: Right after scanning, the program immediately starts erasing device data.

start to erase android data

(3) Overwriting: Once erased, the software overwrites your device storage to render erased files completely unrecoverable.

start to overwrite android data

Security Level Difference: Low Level is the fastest mode and the software will NOT overwrite your device. High Level offers maximum security by overwriting device data 3 times, whereas Medium Level overwrite data 1 time.

(4) Done: When completed, all Android phone data will be permanently deleted with zero possibility of recovery.

android data erasure completed

(5) Optional: You can click "Save Report" to export an erasure report to your PC. This document records details such as device info, erasure standard, overwrite passes, erasure result, erasure method, and more.

save data erasure report

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