Here's step by step on how to hard reset a Samsung Galaxy S5, S6,

S6 Edge, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, note 5, s6 Edge, s6 Plus This might work on other devices.

Please note that a hard reset should only be used when every other

attempt to reset your phone has failed. Be sure to backup all of your

personal data before proceeding.

When To Perform a Hard Reset

A hard reset might come in handy if your phone has experienced consistent

slowdowns or crashes, or if you can no longer remember your lock screen pattern. Hard resets are recommended before selling or trading in your smartphone, as all

personal data and settings will be wiped. If you had a google or Samsung account attached

to the device you will need it at the setup screen once the Reset is done. If you forgot that

info contact OTech here to get it unlocked.

What Does a Hard Reset Do?

Hard resets restore phones to their default factory settings. By resetting your phone, all personal data

including passwords, accounts, contacts, and files will be deleted. Note Hard resets do not affect the data stored on your memory card. If you would like to delete the content

of your memory card, simply go to Settings > Storage > SD Card > Format.

How To Perform a Hard Reset

Turn off your device, remove the battery, and wait a minute before reinserting it. Then, simultaneously press the [Power] + [Home] + [Volume Up] keys to boot your phone. Wait until the Recovery booting screen appears before releasing the keys:

Use the Volume keys to move to the Wipe data factory reset option and confirm your selection using the Power button:

The galaxy S5 will reboot then wait for the reset procedure to finish

That’s it and again If you had a google or Samsung account attached to the device you will need it at the setup screen once the Reset is done. If you forgot that info contact OTech HERE to get it unlocked.

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