How to do a hard reset on Samsung phone
If you’re experiencing persistent issues with your Samsung phone, such as a frozen screen, unresponsive buttons, or software glitches, performing a hard reset might be the solution. A hard reset restores your phone to its factory settings, deleting all personal data, apps, and settings. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of how to do a hard reset on a Samsung phone.
Before you begin
Before you proceed with a hard reset, it’s essential to back up your data. This ensures that you don’t lose any important information during the process. You can back up your data using Samsung Cloud, Google Drive, or by transferring files to your computer.
Method 1: Using the hardware buttons
1. Power off your Samsung phone by holding the Power button until the screen turns off.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Home buttons simultaneously.
3. While holding these buttons, press the Power button and release all other buttons.
4. You’ll see a recovery menu on the screen. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to “Wipe data/factory reset.”
5. Press the Power button to select “Wipe data/factory reset.”
6. Confirm your choice by pressing the Power button again.
7. The process will take a few minutes. Once it’s complete, your phone will restart automatically.
Method 2: Using the Settings menu
1. Power off your Samsung phone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears.
3. Release the Power button but continue holding the Volume Up button.
4. When the Android system recovery menu appears, use the Volume buttons to navigate to “Wipe data/factory reset.”
5. Press the Power button to select “Wipe data/factory reset.”
6. Confirm your choice by pressing the Power button again.
7. The process will take a few minutes. Once it’s complete, your phone will restart automatically.
Method 3: Using the Google Account
1. Power off your Samsung phone.
2. Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears.
3. Release the Power button but continue holding the Volume Up button.
4. When the Android system recovery menu appears, use the Volume buttons to navigate to “Wipe data/factory reset.”
5. Press the Power button to select “Wipe data/factory reset.”
6. Confirm your choice by pressing the Power button again.
7. The process will take a few minutes. Once it’s complete, your phone will restart automatically.
8. After the phone restarts, sign in with your Google account. You’ll be prompted to restore your data from your Google account.
Conclusion
Performing a hard reset on your Samsung phone can help resolve various issues. However, remember to back up your data before proceeding. Choose the method that suits you best and follow the steps carefully. If you encounter any difficulties, consult your phone’s user manual or contact Samsung support for assistance.
