How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone

How to Reset Samsung Feature Mobile Phone and Android Smartphone.

Learn How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone or Smartphone from Setting or Keyword Combination.

How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone

How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone

Why and When to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone

There can be times when you may need to Reset or Restore your Samsung Mobile Cell Phone (Feature Phone or Android Smartphone) to its original factory setting to solve several problems. Problems that need  “RESET” may include:

  • Your Samsung Mobile Phone Gets or Got Locked.
  • You have forgotten the Secret Code or Password or Pattern of your Samsung Mobile Phone.
  • You Samsung Mobile Phone gets hanged too often.

In such cases you will have to reset your mobile phone to restore the original factory setting and fix the problems.

Which Settings You can Reset in Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone

  1. Reset Network Settings – This will reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi, Mobile Data and Bluetooth.
  2. Reset Accessibility Setting – This will reset all your accessibility settings to default EXCEPT keyboard and font size, settings in downloaded apps or your personal data.
  3. Reset all Settings – This will reset all the settings on your phone except – Security and Language Settings, Accounts and Personal Data, Settings for Downloaded Apps.
  4. Factory Data Reset – This will erase all data, including files and media, downloaded apps, contacts, messages etc. Your Phone will be as good as New.

How to Reset Samsung Feature Mobile Phone with Code

  1. Remove the SIM Card from your mobile phone.
  2. Type the following Master Reset Code: *2767*3855#
  3. The above step will restore the Original Factory Setting of your Samsung Feature Mobile Phone.
  4. In order to Custom Reboot your Samsung Feature Mobile Phone, type following password: *2767*2878#

How to Reset Samsung Android Smartphone

  1. Remove the SIM Card and Switch OFF your Smartphone
  2. Now Simultaneously Press Volume Up+Home Button+Power Button
  3. After Few Seconds, Leave the Power Button. Do NOT Leave the Volume Up+Home Button
  4. Select No Comment and the OK (Power Button is for OK)
  5. Select the Option Wipe Data Factory Reset and Then YES
  6. Press the Power Button for OK
  7. Now Reboot your Phone and it is Reset.

Precautions Before you Reset

Before Resetting your Samsung Mobile Phone, take following precautions:

  1. Take backup of contact list.
  2. Take backup of all data including photos, videos, documents and any other data.
  3. If any data is stored in the Phone Memory and you reset the mobile phone, all data will get lost.

FAQs: How to Factory Reset Samsung Phone and Tablet?

Yes, a factory reset will erase all data and personal information from your Samsung phone. It is important to backup any important files before performing a reset.

Yes, you can perform a reset on a Samsung phone if the screen is locked by following these steps: turn off your phone, then press and hold the volume up, power, and home buttons simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears. Release the buttons and use the volume keys to select "wipe data/factory reset," then press the power button to confirm.

A soft reset is a simple restart of your phone that can fix minor issues, such as freezing or a slow performance. To perform a soft reset on a Samsung phone, hold down the power button until the phone turns off, then press the power button again to turn it back on. A factory reset erases all data and settings on your phone.

A factory reset can fix some software issues on a Samsung phone, but not all. If your phone is experiencing persistent problems such as crashes or errors, it may be a hardware issue that requires professional repair.

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39 Responses

  1. Raees says:

    Samsung j2 image video not delete help please

  2. Ravindra says:

    How to reset my Samsung m31 I forgot my password

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  4. Murali says:

    Great article

  5. Hard heart says:

    My samsung j4 is not accept of TNT sim card.say NERWORK PIN BLOCK…
    why???

  6. Miranda says:

    How do i sign into my old phone after a factory reset, if i don’t have access to my old email?

  7. bill martinez says:

    Hello Santosh ,Looks like you have many satisfied followers.I have a Smart LG cell phone but the screen does not come on and I cannot see any icons or see who is calling or be able to see how to change settings etc. I recharged phone yesterday and it went blank.You can turn off but it vibrates continously . I have to take battery out because it won”t stop vibrating . Can you give some advice sir.I am a veteran and we are on a fixed income and can”t afford to purchase new phone.Thank you for any help..

  8. vinod says:

    sir, my samsung j2 network and imei no. null

  9. Farooque says:

    My sumsang mobile note 2 issue battery display in high temperature
    Pls suggested me problem

  10. nitin says:

    Sir my samsung j2 6 has a problem which is ..the wi fi is started automatically without the permission and all the settings are correct

  11. sami says:

    I’m lost download application in my Samsung galaxy mega GT 19200 mobile the app exists in app manager but not display in front page old tell the solution

  12. Ridhwan says:

    Hi….say a mau tanya.samsung s6 edge saya masalah
    1.software nya gak mau update
    2.sim cards gak bisa terbaca (emergency call)
    Tolong solutions nya
    Thanks

  13. Delroy says:

    The information was very helpful.

  14. Mahat Boro says:

    Nice….

  15. Anurag says:

    Respected sir, i want to learn mobile repairing . Can you provide teaching .

  16. michael says:

    This is the best.I like it

  17. karthikeyan says:

    If the phone is unlock where can i type this code *2767*3855#

  18. Dilip choudhary says:

    my problem is mick ?

  19. Aniruddha says:

    Where to write the password after removing sim card and switchind on the cell phone??

  20. chito says:

    i have samsung tmobile from US….how can i open the line, so i can used it here in the philppines?

  21. My samsung GT-c3222 doesn’t allowe calls? I cant receive calls or call why?

  22. My samsung GT-c3222 doesn’t allowe calls? I cant receive calls or call and it’s like am not reachable.

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  24. diaa says:

    How to unlock china tablet 3100 fcc id A3L3100 rated: 5V-1A i forgot unlock id and password and i entered password too many times

  25. customer says:

    i have lost my mobile IMEI no. how can i recover it. at that time it shows IMEI empty.

  26. kapil says:

    I’m lost my password samsung sch f699 cdma mobile pls tell me how can reset my password

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