How to perform a factory reset on your Galaxy phone

Last Update date : Aug 20. 2025

What is involved in Factory Resetting your Galaxy?

 

A factory reset, sometimes called a hard reset or a master reset, will remove all personal information, changes, and data from your device, returning it to the same settings and data that it had when it left the factory.

There are three main ways to perform a factory reset: via the Settings menu, using the buttons on your device or by using the SmartThings Find service.

Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device.

You can reset your phone or tablet to its default settings without erasing apps or data. This type of reset will not erase security or language settings, accounts, personal data, or settings for your downloaded apps.

Step 3. Review the information, and then tap Reset settings.

Step 4. Tap Reset to confirm. Your device will restart after a few moments.

Step 1. Navigate to and open Settings, and then tap General management.

Step 2. Swipe to and tap Reset, then tap Factory data reset, and then review the information.

Step 3. When you're ready, swipe to and tap Reset.

Step 4. Tap Delete all.

Step 5. If you have a security lock set, you will be asked to enter the credentials.

Step 6. From there, you will be required to enter your Samsung account's password if you have added a Samsung account.

Step 7. Your device will reset; when it turns back on, it will start from the initial setup screen.

Resetting your network settings will erase all Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile network settings. This will not erase your apps or data.

Step 1.

Navigate to and open Settings, and then tap General management.

Step 2.

Swipe to and tap Reset.

Step 3.

Then tap Reset mobile network settings, and then review the information.

Step 4.

Tap Reset settings.

Lastly, Tap Reset to confirm. You will need to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth accessories after the reset.

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