{"id":13911,"date":"2022-10-11T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13911"},"modified":"2023-02-23T15:53:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T15:53:46","slug":"how-to-factory-reset-samsung-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/10\/11\/how-to-factory-reset-samsung-products\/","title":{"rendered":"How to factory reset Samsung products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to sell your old Samsung device, whether it\u2019s a Samsung Phone, Samsung Tablet, or smartwatch, you\u2019re best doing a factory reset beforehand so the next user doesn\u2019t have access to any of your personal information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about factory resetting different Samsung devices, how to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">factory reset Samsung from lock screen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hard reset Samsung<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What should I do before I factory reset Samsung?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before carrying out a factory reset, make sure to back up all of your personal data and information you want to keep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A factory reset completely wipes your device and permanently deletes Google and other account settings, downloaded applications, music, photos, and other files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ways to back up your Samsung device:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Back up Samsung Galaxy using your Samsung account\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Backup\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Backup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Restore<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Samsung account heading, choose <\/span><b>Back up data\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your username and password if you aren\u2019t signed in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the apps you would like to back up then choose <\/span><b>Back up<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time it will take to back up your data depends on how much there is being saved\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap<\/span><b> Done\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Back up your Samsung Galaxy using your PC\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Smart Switch on your PC or Mac and it can be downloaded for free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once downloaded, open <\/span><b>Smart Switch<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your phone with a USB cable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose<\/span><b> Backup\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If prompted, choose <\/span><b>Allow<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the backup is complete, select <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to finish\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to factory reset Samsung phone?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/anh-nhat-whIInzoSukc-unsplash-2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/anh-nhat-whIInzoSukc-unsplash-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/anh-nhat-whIInzoSukc-unsplash-2-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/anh-nhat-whIInzoSukc-unsplash-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re selling your phone or just want a fresh start, it\u2019s never been easier to reset your device. If you\u2019re selling your old Samsung phone, we encourage you to complete a factory reset so the next user can\u2019t access your app data, bank information, email addresses and contacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Samsung is running Android Nougat or above, follow these simple steps to reset your phone:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>General Management\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Reset<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Factory Data Reset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap <\/span><b>Reset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for your Samsung phone to reset<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to reset a Samsung phone that is locked?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are locked out of your phone and cannot remember the password, here\u2019s how to use the buttons on your device to reset it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However make sure you know your Google account information before you reset, for security reasons you\u2019ll be asked for this information once the device has reset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just follow these steps to reset your locked Samsung phone:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the device &#8211; you will be asked to enter a PIN, password or pattern.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the recovery menu using the buttons on your phone. This differs on different devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your phone does not have a home button e.g <\/span><b>Note 10, Note 20, S20, S21, Fold, Z Flip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, press the volume up and side buttons until your device vibrates and the Samsung logo appears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your phone does not have a home button but has a separate power button such as the<\/span><b> S8, S9 or S10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, press volume up, Bixby and power buttons until your device vibrates and the Samsung logo appears.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your phone has a home button, press volume up, Home and hold the power buttons until your phone vibrates and a menu will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the recovery menu has been opened, use volume up and volume down to select <\/span><b>Delete all user data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>wipe data\/factory reset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then press the power button to select.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use volume up and volume down to select Yes to delete all user data or Factory Reset. Press the power button to select.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your device will factory reset and once complete, you will see <\/span><b>Data wipe complete<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the bottom of the screen. Press the power button to select <\/span><b>Reboot device<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Can I factory reset Samsung watch?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/samer-khodeir-V2owNGx837Q-unsplash-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13913 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/samer-khodeir-V2owNGx837Q-unsplash-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/samer-khodeir-V2owNGx837Q-unsplash-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/samer-khodeir-V2owNGx837Q-unsplash-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/samer-khodeir-V2owNGx837Q-unsplash-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! You\u2019ll need to reset your Samsung watch if you\u2019re trading it in or want to start from scratch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before you reset your Samsung Galaxy Watch, we encourage you to back up your device. This is to ensure your data can be restored after it\u2019s reset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to make sure you unpair the Bluetooth connection between the watch and any other devices paired to the device. You can do this by going to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Bluetooth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>choose the Settings option next to the watch and tap Unpair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can reset your Samsung Watch through Settings but this can depend on which model you have. Just follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reset Samsung Watch through settings<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need the <\/span><b>Galaxy Wearable app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reset your watch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and choose <\/span><b>General<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swipe and tap <\/span><b>Reset<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the checkmark and follow on-screen instructions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reset Samsung and Gear watches\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>Galaxy Wearable app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your phone\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Watch Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ( this step can be skipped on some models)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Genera<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l &gt; <\/span><b>Reset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><b>Reset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> again\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to factory reset Samsung Tablet?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s really easy to factory reset your Samsung Tablet, make sure the power is off and follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and choose <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll and find <\/span><b>Backup and reset\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Factory data reset <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and read the information provided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Reset device<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If security locked is enabled on your device, you\u2019ll be asked before you continue to enter your lock information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose<\/span><b> Erase Everything<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your Samsung Tablet is locked and you can\u2019t remember the password, don\u2019t worry, follow these simple steps to carry out a factory reset:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the Samsung Tablet is turned off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold down the <\/span><b>Volume Up and Power buttons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until the <\/span><b>Android Recovery screen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release both buttons and from the Recovery screen, choose to <\/span><b>Wipe data\/factory reset<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose yes and wait for your device to factory reset<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-samsung\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade in your Samsung<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with musicMagpie to make extra cash today! 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