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Wipe It Clean: Factory Reset for Samsung Tablet

How to reset your samsung tablet to factory settings
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Apps may pause or fail to launch or open at all, your Samsung smartphone may frequently stop, or it may become unresponsive for several tasks. A hard reset will be the practicable solution. Additionally, you should soft reset or erase all data if you’re selling your Samsung mobile.

Resetting the tablet is as simple as factory resetting a Samsung phone. Another crucial step is to make a backup of your data before you reset Samsung tablet to factory settings. As a result, we will discuss saving the data and the factory settings of a Samsung tablet today. Let’s get started.

When to Reset Samsung Tablet

Any images, videos, and other private data on your Samsung tablet are erased when you factory reset it.

There can be four reasons for doing this

  • Your gadget is missing. 
  • The operating system isn’t opening apps properly, or there’s some technical problem that you can’t fix. 
  • To remove malware and viruses from the gadget, you must clear it. 
  • You’re either giving away or reselling your gadget. 

Before resetting, should you make a backup of your data? 

Absolutely, without a doubt. You will lose all personal data if you do not backup your data before doing a factory reset on your device. In case you require assistance with backing up your Samsung tablet, our article contains all the necessary information.

Steps to Factory Reset Samsung Tablet 

When the Samsung tablet is powered on, how can I factory reset it? 

  • Launch Settings app
  • Choose General management 
  • Then tap on Reset  
  • Select Factory Data Reset
  • Click on reset then Delete all.

How to perform a factory reset on a Samsung tablet while it is off ?

If you are in need of resetting your tablet without a password or not able to access the settings screen, follow these steps

  • Hold down the Volume Up button and Power button
  • When the Android Recovery screen shows up, let go of both presses. 
  • Press the Power button to choose Factory reset/Wipe data
  • And use the Volume buttons to navigate through the various options
  • Click Yes
  • Select Reboot system.

If you lose a tablet, how can you factory reset it? 

Not able to find your tablet? Don’t worry. A factory reset can still be completed. You will require to have enabled Find My Mobile in advance for this to function. If you misplace your device, you can use this feature to remotely find it, lock it, and erase it. 

  • Configure “Find My Device.” 
  • Go to Settings. 
  • Select Security & Biometrics. 
  • To activate it, press the switch after selecting Find My Device. 
  • Using Find My Device, delete the device. On a different smartphone, launch the Find My smartphone app, or visit http://google.com/android/find. 
  • Access your Google account by logging in. 
  • Pick the Erase Device option. 
  • Set up your tablet just like you did it for the first time following a factory reset.

Conclusion 

Apps on your Samsung phone may freeze or fail to open, causing frustration and disrupting calls and messages. Common causes include software glitches, outdated apps, or accumulated cache. If issues persist, a factory reset may be necessary to restore performance.

Be sure to back up your data first, as this will erase all files and settings. After the reset, you can set up your phone as new or restore from a backup to potentially resolve the problems. Hope the blog helped you.

Find pre-owned tablets, mobile phones as well as expert repair services in your area on OLX India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will all of my data be erased with a factory reset? 

Yes, your device’s personal data is erased after a factory reset. This is why backing up your tablet is crucial. 

What is the amount of time doing a factory reset takes? 

It takes just a few minutes. However, something had surely happened during your reset and you might need to consult a specialist if you discover that your tablet is taking longer to navigate a page or cycling through repeatedly.

Can a frozen tablet be fixed with a factory reset?

Yes, however a factory reset should only be used as a last resort when trying to fix a technical issue.

 

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