How to restore samsung tablet to factory settings

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Whether you want to send your tablet for repairs or give it as a gift to your children or parent, or maybe you even want to start fresh, knowing how to perform a Samsung tablet reset on your device is a valuable piece of information. Below you will learn how to Reset a Samsung Tab device to its Factory settings.

Note: all your personal information will be deleted and can’t be recovered, so be aware to save any important info before restarting the device.

Step

1

Set it up

Make sure you are signed in to your main account on the Samsung Tab.

Step

2

Find the option

Go into the settings and find “General Management,” then tap “Reset” and choose Factory Data Reset.

Step

3

Read

You’ll see a list of items that will be deleted. Read carefully and be sure you don’t miss anything, then tap “Reset” when you are ready.

Step

4

Security comes first

The system will require you to enter your password (if you have one set).

Always have a password for your Samsung tablet, just in case it gets lost or stolen, and make sure it’s something difficult to guess.

Step

5

Read again

It will ask you one last time if you are sure you want to reset the Samsung tablet. Hit “Delete all” if you are sure, and the process will begin immediately.

Samsung tablet reset password issues

Sometimes the Samsung tablet does not accept your password and you can’t access the device and factory reset options at all. If this is the case, you’ll need to do a hard reset process, thus bypassing the steps explained before. Follow the steps below to factory reset your Samsung tablet without a password:

Step

1

Turn off the tablet

Just hold on to the power button and turn the device off.

Step

2

Access BIOS

With the tablet turned off, press and hold the power, volume up, and the home button all at the same time. 

If you don’t have a home button, press the power, volume up, and volume down buttons.

Step

3

Keep pressing

You’ll first see the startup screen of the Galaxy, but keep holding the buttons until you see a black screen with a bunch of text on it.

Step

4

Reset the tablet

Using the down volume key, navigate to the option “Wipe data/factory reset,” then press the power button. 

And there you go, your Samsung Galaxy tab should reboot and be fully reset.

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How do I completely wipe my Samsung tablet?

Here's how:.
Turn off your device..
Press and hold Volume up and Power buttons for approximately 15 seconds until the Android Recovery screen appears, then release both buttons..
Use the Volume buttons to cycle through options and use the Power button to select Data Wipe/Factory Reset..
Select Yes..

How do I restore my tablet to factory settings?

Open Settings, and select System..
Select Reset options..
Select Erase all data (factory reset)..
Select Reset Phone or Reset Tablet at the bottom..
You'll be asked to confirm, select Erase Everything..
Your device should reboot and may show a progress screen indicating that it is erasing the data..

Does a factory reset delete everything Samsung tablet?

A Factory data reset from the Settings menu will permanently delete all data, including files and downloaded apps. Step 1.

Does a factory reset delete everything on a tablet?

A factory data reset erases your data from the phone. While data stored in your Google Account can be restored, all apps and their data will be uninstalled.