Here’s how to factory data reset your Samsung phone. Warning: this will erase all data and settings.
Follow these steps or watch our helpful video below.
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On the home screen swipe down once to get to the notification panel, when there click the gear icon to head to settings.
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Scroll down until you see the general management tab, tap that.
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Scroll down again until you see reset, tap that and scroll down to the bottom where you’ll see several reset options.
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We want to factory data reset so tap that and you’ll see a list of the data currently on the device.
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Enter your PIN and then press delete all.
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You may at this point need to also enter a Samsung password.
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Your phone will then shut down and wipe the device – this may take a few minutes.
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Once it’s rebooted and you’re at the start screen, you’ve successfully factory data reset your phone.
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