Factory Data reset / Hard reset

Written By: ZFix
  • Comments: 24
Factory Data reset / Hard reset

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

1

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

If you forgot your password, PIN, pattern lock...

If your system doesn't start up correctly...

If you want to erase all your data...

ATTENTION!!! You will lose all your data!!!

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    • Switch off the tablet.

    • Press and hold the Power and the Volume Up keys.

    • When you see the Samsung logo, release only the Power key. Use the Volume Up/Down keys for scrolling and the Power key for OK.

    • From the Android recovery menu select one by one:

    • - wipe data/factory reset

    • - Yes -- delete all user data

    • - reboot system now

    I did all of the above numerous times and still will not go past the smarttab logo

    ksdiva83 -

    can you show more details?

    刘允礼 -

    It is not allowing me to scroll to yes.., it keeps on skipping every time I try to press it once

    Laura Anena -

    reboot system now

    astand1318 -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

ZFix

Member since: 09/12/13

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20 comments

Hello! I'm trying to do what you say but I also end up at the warning sign for a custom so.. What can I do? Thanks!

PeterM -

my galaxy tab 2 was fell off the floor totaly damage how to fix. pls help

tiffany decorion -

Hello.Its not successfull.I follow the instruction but when i already press the reboot system now its turning off again and my tab 2 restart again.I do it many times but its still the same.how can i fix my tab?Please do help me.its been a month when i cant use it.thanks.

ilygsuper23 -

Go here:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Make a registration and find the firmware for your tablet.

In the download page you can find instructions how to reflash your tablet.

Regards.

ZFix -

My tab won't switch on its ad a new battery but still nothing is it fixable ?

paulinewhalley -

I had my tab into hard reset and when I tried to select reboot system now, it didn't turn on even though I left it for how many hours. What should I do? I tried to turn it on but it keeps on going back to android system recovery.

Jaypee Ryan Culanag -

I want this tab right now !! how much is this ?? can anyone tell

Klark Mances -

I'm having a major issue I factory reset my tablet but now I can't download many apps I had previously downloaded it's saying not compatible with your device. I checked updates and says it's got the latest update. Someone please help!!

Amber Wampole -

hi im using samsung tab a and it still keep going back after i press hold power botton and volume down. how can i fix this?

Yerkes sacuebo -

i have done as directed by sammobile on downloading Odin & firmware, & have completed the download of the firmware, "I get a pass" on the Odin file but all I get is the home screen and nothing further. I've tried different firmware, to no avail. Now my home screen is also stuck in French! When I check the android man it still shows him down with an ! . Please help.

mytrinityangel -

Hi there,

I believe I might have a virus issue, not sure :(. My Galaxy Note 2 tablet seems to stuck with flicking on and off Samsung galaxy Note logo. Tried the technique mention above many time it does seems to work at all. I got the android guy showing internal mechanical issue. I even having trouble power off. It's ridiculous! Please help!!!

lsuzanne168 -

hello there i have a problem on my samsung galaxy tab 2 i do the procedure on factory reset and its NOT working i do this several times and its not working what aim gonna do to get back my galaxy tab working properly

romeo -

Hello what I'm going to do if my anycall galaxy's is not opening menu

Alyssa Espina -

Not working for me.

I get to the reboot screen, can select the options with volume keys, use the home button to select option (wipe data/ factory reset) and the selected options turns from blue to green but does nothing.

Jan -

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2017)

Forgot password. Cannot use the gmail recovery or backup PIN. Device will not allow me to power off without entering password (which I forgot). How do I factory data reset device? I don’t need any data currently on device. HELP!

Loren Blaine -

I am using Zpad X7 how can I fix black screen? The device is turn on, not but the screen is black is not displaying anything. Any help will be appreciated.

dalhatuahmed -

I'm not ok with this way.

Myo Thiha -

My tablet will not charge

Evelyn Ickes -

And rod systam recovery <3e> 4. 4 .013.p1.150928.

astand1318 -

I am needing to know if this will work if the system was setup for my deceased husband and I don't know his Samsung account information or even what email he may have used to set this up with. Will this reset it so that I can set it up brand new like he didn't even have it?

Cheri Lewis -