Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...

So, you’ve got a Nexus device and keep hearing about these factory images, but have no idea what to do with them. It’s ok—we’re here to help. This guide will take you from a locked Nexus device to an ...