{"id":496342,"date":"2022-09-26T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone\/"},"modified":"2022-09-26T22:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T19:00:00","slug":"how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Factory Reset a Samsung Android Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c2d1e24110\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c2d1e24110\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Factory_Reset_a_Samsung_Android_Phone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Factory Reset a Samsung Android Phone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone\/#How_Factory_Resets_Work_on_Your_Samsung_Android_Phone\" >How Factory Resets Work on Your Samsung Android Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone\/#Use_Your_Phones_Settings_to_Revert_to_Factory_Defaults\" >Use Your Phone\u2019s Settings to Revert to Factory Defaults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-a-samsung-android-phone\/#Reset_Your_Samsung_Android_Phone_With_Recovery_Mode\" >Reset Your Samsung Android Phone With\u00a0Recovery Mode<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Factory_Reset_a_Samsung_Android_Phone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Factory Reset a Samsung Android Phone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-788738\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-and-regular-in-hand-htg.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re facing issues with your Samsung Android phone, or you want to sell or give it away to someone, you may want to reset your phone to the factory settings. Doing so erases all the settings and data on the phone. We\u2019ll show you how to do it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Reset Network Settings on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Factory_Resets_Work_on_Your_Samsung_Android_Phone\"><\/span>How Factory Resets Work on Your Samsung Android Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you reset your phone, your phone deletes all your customized settings, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s, and everything else you\u2019ve stored on it. Once the reset is done, you can set up your phone from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>One way to reset your phone is to use the Settings app. You can use this method if you aren\u2019t facing any software problems on your phone, and we recommend you use this method if possible.<\/p>\n<p>In case you can\u2019t reach your phone\u2019s settings menu, use the phone\u2019s built-in recovery mode to reset your phone. This method works even if <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/216880\/what-to-do-when-your-android-phone-or-tablet-won%E2%80%99t-turn-on\/\">your phone refuses to turn on. Since this is an advanced method, we only suggest you use this if you can\u2019t use the Settings one.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure to back up any important files saved on your phone as you\u2019ll lose all your phone data.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Your_Phones_Settings_to_Revert_to_Factory_Defaults\"><\/span>Use Your Phone\u2019s Settings to Revert to Factory Defaults<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start the reset process, launch the Settings app on your Samsung phone.<\/p>\n<p>In Settings, scroll down and select \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Management.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828143\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-samsung-general-management.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;General Management&quot; in Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"418\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cGeneral Management\u201d menu, choose \u201cReset.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828144\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-samsung-reset.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Reset.&quot;\" width=\"469\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cReset\u201d page, select \u201cFactory Data Reset.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828145\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-samsung-factory-reset.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Factory Data Reset.&quot;\" width=\"538\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down the page and tap \u201cReset.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Note that all your data will be wiped when you reset your phone. Make sure you\u2019ve successfully backed up your important files before proceeding further.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828146\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-samsung-reset-phone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Reset&quot; at the bottom.\" width=\"421\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your phone will ask you to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/226942\/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-android-phone%E2%80%99s-pin-pattern-or-password\/\">enter your PIN or pattern. Do so to begin the reset process.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve linked a Samsung account to your phone, enter your account password to continue. Then, wait for your phone to finish resetting.<\/p>\n<p>Once that\u2019s done, you\u2019ll be greeted with your phone\u2019s \u201cwelcome\u201d message, and you can then start setting it up from scratch. Enjoy a clean Android phone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Up Face Unlock on Samsung Galaxy Phones<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Your_Samsung_Android_Phone_With_Recovery_Mode\"><\/span>Reset Your Samsung Android Phone With\u00a0Recovery Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your phone doesn\u2019t turn on or you have other software issues, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/249439\/how-to-enter-androids-bootloader-and-recovery-environments\/\">use recovery mode to reset your phone.<\/p>\n<p>To use this method, first, turn off your phone. While your phone is turned off, press and hold down the Volume Up+Power buttons at the same time. Your phone will enter recovery mode.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If your phone fails to enter recovery mode, plug it into a charger and wait a few minutes before trying the Volume Up+Power key combination again.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When recovery mode launches, use the Volume Down button to highlight the \u201cWipe Data\/Factory Reset\u201d option. Then, access the option by pressing the Power button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828147\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-samsung-recovery-reset.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Wipe Data\/Factory Reset,&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"368\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the page that follows, use the volume buttons again to highlight \u201cFactory Data Reset\u201d and select it with the power button.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Make sure you\u2019re okay with losing all your phone\u2019s data. You won\u2019t be able to recover your files once they\u2019re deleted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828148\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-samsung-recovery-factory-reset.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Factory Data Reset.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wait for your phone to finish resetting. Then, in recovery mode\u2019s main menu, select \u201cReboot System Now\u201d to boot your phone in normal mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828149\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-samsung-recovery-restart-phone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Reboot System Now.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your phone will turn on and you\u2019ll have to link your Google account with it as well as set up its other features.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you bring your Samsung phone back to factory condition. 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