Galaxy S4 Restore after Factory Reset

[mikebanks385]

I had two Galaxy S4s and I gave one to my friend. Prior to giving him the Galaxy S4, I decided to factory reset the phone (in settings backup and reset). The thing is, I dont remember if I unchecked all the backup options (automatic restore and backup my data) prior to the factory reset. I also dont remember if the backup settings were enabled on the device during the time I used it. The problem is that I did the factory reset and everything but when the device restarted after the factory reset, I didnt touch anything and left it as is then I brought it to my friend. Now Im scared that all my texts and emails may have been restored after the reset which I hope did not happen. I had some very important personal information on that phone. Do you think the texts and emails could have been restored or I would have to put my google account information in the phone for it to be restored?

 

[ladyhaly]

You need to out your Google account in for the information to be restored. I have factory reset my phones... Have settings to back things up. But before things got restored, I had to input my Google account first.

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[mikebanks385]

I was really worried that he could read all my texts,emails and other sensitive info. So if I understand correctly, after device is wiped out in factory reset, it will restart as if I just bought it brand new out of the box with nothing saved? And if I would want to restore all my texts and emails, I would have to enter all my google information again and if I don't nothing will be restored right?

 

[Tsoneva Tso]

I have restored the factory settings on my S4.
Stupid of me, I did neither remove my sim, nor the sd card.
I have lost all my texts and phone contacts.
Is there any way I can retrieve the phone book back?