How to reset a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to factory settings

Resetting your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to factory settings can be an effective way to fix persistent issues and restore your device to its original condition. The video below from Sakitech will take us step-by-step through the entire process, making sure you’ve backed up your data and have enough battery life before you start. let’s find out more about what we need to do to reset Samsung Galaxy smartphone to factory settings.

Preparing the device for reset

Before starting the reset process on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, you need to follow two important steps to ensure a smooth and successful reset:

• Ensure sufficient battery life: Make sure your Samsung Galaxy smartphone has at least 25% battery life. If the battery is low, connect your phone to the charger. This step is necessary to prevent interruptions in the reset process, which could potentially damage your device.
• Back up your data: Backing up your data is crucial to avoid losing important information such as contacts, photos, videos and documents. You have several options for backing up your data, including Samsung Cloud Backup, Google Drive Backup, and external hard drive backup.

To use Samsung Cloud Backup, go to Settings > Accounts & Backup > Samsung Cloud. Follow the instructions to back up your contacts, photos and other data. For a Google Drive backup, go to Settings > Accounts & backup > Backup & restore > Google account. Make sure you have a backup of your data, including photos and videos, especially if you subscribe to Google One. For added security, consider backing up your data to an external hard drive by connecting your phone via USB and transferring files manually.

Selecting a reset option

When it comes to resetting your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, you have two main options:

• Reset individual settings: This option allows you to reset specific settings, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular, without deleting all your data. To do this, go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset Settings.
• Restore factory settings: This option erases all data and restores your phone to its original state. To perform a factory data reset, go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory Data Reset. Confirm your selection and enter your Samsung account PIN and password if asked.

If you are having ongoing issues with your device or want to completely wipe all data before selling or giving away your phone, factory data reset is the recommended option. However, if you only need to reset specific settings, an individual settings reset will suffice.

Performing a factory data reset

To factory data reset your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Settings menu and select General Management.
2. Select Reset and select Factory Data Reset from the options.
3. If prompted, enter your Samsung account PIN and password to confirm your identity.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

The reset process may take a few minutes, during which the phone will restart and display a progress bar. Do not interrupt the process by removing the battery or turning off the device, as this may cause permanent damage.

Restoring data and configuring the device

Once the reset is complete, your Samsung Galaxy smartphone will restart and display the initial setup screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device, including connecting to Wi-Fi, signing in to your Samsung and Google accounts, and restoring your data from backups.

Depending on the backup method, you can restore data from Samsung Cloud, Google Drive, or an external hard drive. The restoration process may take some time, depending on the amount of data backed up.

Temporary cloud backup option

Some Samsung Galaxy models offer a temporary cloud backup option that provides unlimited storage for 30 days, allowing you to temporarily back up your data before performing a reset. This may be a convenient option if you don’t have enough space on your Samsung Cloud or Google Drive accounts, or if you don’t have an external hard drive available.

To use this feature, go to Settings > Accounts & backup > Backup & restore > Temporary backup. Follow the instructions to back up your data to temporary cloud storage. After resetting, you can restore from a temporary backup during the setup process.

Resetting your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to factory settings can be a powerful tool to solve permanent problems and restore your device to its original state. By following the steps in this guide and ensuring you have backed up your data and have enough battery life, you can successfully reset and get your device running smoothly again

Image credit and credit: Sakitech

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