Start with the least destructive action
A normal restart can clear temporary problems without changing stored files.
Read the exact reset wording
Factory reset, network reset, app reset and password reset are different actions.
Back up first when data could be affected
If the action can erase or replace local data, verify the backup before proceeding.
Use current product instructions
Manufacturers can change menu names and reset behavior between versions.
General consumer technology information only. Interfaces and menu names change. Before resets, reinstalls, storage changes or other major actions, verify that important data is backed up and use current manufacturer/service-provider instructions.