Forgetting the PIN, pattern, or password on your Samsung W25 can be frustrating, but a hard reset can help you regain access to your device. This process will erase all data on the phone, so it’s crucial to back up any important information if possible.
In this blog, we will guide you through the steps to perform a hard reset on your Samsung W25 when you’ve forgotten your screen lock credentials.
Understanding Hard Reset
A hard reset, also known as a factory reset, restores your device to its original settings by deleting all data, apps, and personal configurations. This method is particularly useful if you cannot access your device due to a forgotten PIN, pattern, or password.
When to Consider a Hard Reset
- You’ve forgotten your screen lock credentials.
- Your device is unresponsive or malfunctioning.
- You want to erase all data before selling or giving away your phone.
How To Hard Reset SAMSUNG W25 – Forgot PIN, Pattern, Password
Steps to Hard Reset Samsung W25
- Turn Off the Device: Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears, then select “Power off” to turn off your device completely.
- Enter Recovery Mode:
- Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously.
- Keep holding both buttons until you see the Samsung logo, then release them.
- Navigate in Recovery Mode:
- Use the Volume buttons to navigate through the options in the recovery menu.
- Highlight the option that says “Wipe data/factory reset.”
- Select Factory Reset:
- Press the Power button to select this option.
- Confirm your choice by selecting “Yes” when prompted.
- Reboot the Device:
- After the reset is complete, you will be taken back to the recovery menu.
- Select “Reboot system now” using the Power button.