How to Reset a Samsung Galaxy

This wikiHow teaches you reset your Samsung Galaxy’s personalized and network settings, as well as how to perform a factory reset.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:
Resetting the Settings

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    Open your Galaxy’s Settings. Swipe down from the top of the home screen, then tap
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    • This method will help you reset the personalized settings on your phone or tablet without deleting your personal data.
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    Tap General management.
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    Tap Reset.
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    Tap Reset Settings.
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    Tap RESET SETTINGS. It’s the blue button at the center of the page.
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    Enter your PIN. Depending on your security settings, you may have to prove your identity using another method, such as by scanning your fingerprint.
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    Tap NEXT.
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    Tap RESET SETTINGS. It’s the blue button in the middle of the page. Your Samsung Galaxy phone will restart.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:
Resetting the Network Settings

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    Open your Galaxy’s Settings. Swipe down from the top of the home screen, then tap
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    • Use this method to reset all of your Wi-Fi and internet settings.
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    Tap General management.
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    Tap Reset.
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    Tap Reset network settings.
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    Tap RESET SETTINGS. It’s the blue button in the middle of the page.
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    Enter your PIN. Depending on your security settings, you may have to prove your identity using another method, such as by scanning your fingerprint.
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    Tap NEXT.
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    Tap RESET SETTINGS. It’s the blue button in the middle of the page. Your phone or tablet will disconnect from any Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:
Resetting All Data and Settings (Factory Reset)

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    Open your Galaxy’s Settings. Swipe down from the top of the home screen, then tap
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    • Use this method to return your Galaxy to its original factory settings. This method will delete all of the data on your phone, including installed apps.
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    Tap General management.
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    Tap Reset.
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    Tap Factory data reset.
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    Scroll down and tap RESET. It’s the blue button at the bottom of the screen.
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    Enter your PIN. Depending on your security settings, you may have to prove your identity using another method, such as by scanning your fingerprint. Once verified, your phone or tablet will reboot and return to its original factory settings.
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About This Article

Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was written by Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 3,494 times.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General Management.
3. Tap Backup & reset.
4. Tap Reset Settings.
5. Tap RESET SETTINGS.
6. Enter your PIN.
7. Tap NEXT.
8. Tap RESET SETTINGS.

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