IntelliTechs ยท Nov 05, 2026
A factory reset wipes everything, but the path is short: Settings > General management > Reset. The work is in the prep: a verified backup, plus your Samsung and Google passwords.
Samsung tells you to back up important data first. Go through this list in order.
Menu names can vary a little by model and One UI version. One UI is Samsung's software layer on top of Android.
A lot of people reach for a full reset when the real problem is a connection that won't behave.
On the setup screen, pick your language, join Wi-Fi and sign in with your Google account. If you backed up, the setup assistant can restore from it.
Android has an anti-theft lock called Factory Reset Protection. If a phone is reset any way other than the Settings option above, Google can ask for the account that was registered on it.
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