Forgetting your PIN, pattern, or password can be frustrating, especially when you need immediate access to your Samsung phone. A hard reset can help you regain access, but it will erase all data on the device. This blog post will guide you through the process of performing a hard reset on your Samsung phone step-by-step.
Important Considerations Before You Begin
- Data Loss: A hard reset will delete all data on your device. If possible, back up important files before proceeding.
- Google Account Verification: After resetting, you may need to enter your Google account credentials due to Factory Reset Protection (FRP). Make sure you have this information available.
How To Hard Reset SAMSUNG Phone – Forgot PIN, Pattern, Password
Step 1: Power Off Your Device
- Turn Off the Phone: Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears.
- Select “Power Off”: Tap on “Power Off” to completely turn off your device.
Step 2: Enter Recovery Mode
- Press Buttons:
- For devices with a Home button: Press and hold the Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons simultaneously.
- For devices without a Home button (like newer models): Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons only.
- Release Buttons: Once you see the Samsung logo, release all buttons. This action will boot your phone into recovery mode.
Step 3: Navigate the Recovery Menu
- Use Volume Buttons: In recovery mode, use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate through the options.
- Select “Wipe data/factory reset”:
- Highlight this option using the Volume buttons.
- Press the Power button to select it.
Step 4: Confirm the Factory Reset
- Scroll to “Yes”: Use the Volume buttons to highlight “Yes – delete all user data.”
- Confirm Selection: Press the Power button again to confirm your choice.
Step 5: Reboot Your Device
- Select “Reboot system now”:
- After the factory reset is complete, you will return to the main recovery menu.
- Highlight “Reboot system now” using the Volume buttons.
- Press Power Button: Press the Power button to restart your device.