How to Reset Your Samsung Galaxy S23 to Factory Settings
Posted on 19th June 2023
Introduction
If you’re having trouble with your Samsung Galaxy S23, resetting it to factory settings may be the best way to solve the problem. This will delete all your data and settings, so be sure to back up anything you want to keep first. Once you’ve factory reset your Galaxy S23, you can set it up again from scratch.
Before You Reset Your Galaxy S23
Before you reset your Galaxy S23, there are a few things you should do first:
- Back up your data. This includes your contacts, photos, videos, app data, and anything else you want to keep. You can back up your data to the cloud or to a computer.
- Remove your SIM card and SD card. These will not be erased when you reset your Galaxy S23, but it’s best to remove them anyway.
- Charge your Galaxy S23. Factory resetting can take a while, so you’ll want to make sure your phone is fully charged before you begin.
How to Reset Your Galaxy S23
There are two ways to reset your Galaxy S23: through the settings menu or using the hardware buttons. We’ll show you both methods.
Resetting Your Galaxy S23 Through the Settings Menu
To reset your Galaxy S23 through the settings menu, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap General Management.
- Tap Reset.
- Tap Factory Data Reset.
- Tap Reset.
- If prompted, enter your PIN, pattern, or password.
- Tap Delete All.
Resetting Your Galaxy S23 Using the Hardware Buttons
If your Galaxy S23 is unresponsive or you can’t access the settings menu, you can try resetting it using the hardware buttons. To do this, follow these steps:
- Turn off your Galaxy S23.
- Press and hold the Volume Up button, Bixby button, and Power button at the same time.
- When the Samsung logo appears, release the Power button but continue to hold the Volume Up button and Bixby button.
- When the Android logo appears, release the Volume Up button and Bixby button.
- Press the Volume Down button multiple times to select wipe data/factory reset.
- Press the Power button to select.
- Press the Volume Down button multiple times to select Yes – delete all user data.
- Press the Power button to select.
- Wait for the reset to complete. This may take a few minutes.
After You Reset Your Galaxy S23
Once you’ve reset your Galaxy S23, you can set it up again from scratch. If you backed up your data, you can restore it now. You’ll also need to re-insert your SIM card and SD card.
If you’ve forgotten your Samsung Galaxy S23’s PIN, pattern, or password, you can reset it using your Google account information. If you don’t have a Google account associated with your device, you’ll need to perform a factory reset, which will erase all of your data.
Before resetting your device, be sure to back up your data to avoid losing it permanently.
To reset your device using your Google account information:
1. Enter your PIN, pattern, or password incorrectly five times.
2. On the fifth attempt, you’ll be prompted to enter your Google account information.
3. Enter your Google account username and password.
4. Tap “Sign in”.
5. Tap “Forgot pattern?”.
6. Enter your Google account password again.
7. Tap “Confirm”.
8. Your device will now be reset to its factory settings.
If you don’t have a Google account associated with your device, you’ll need to perform a factory reset. Factory resetting your device will erase all of your data, so be sure to back up your data before proceeding.
To factory reset your device:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up, Bixby, and Power buttons simultaneously.
3. When the Android logo appears, release the buttons.
4. Press the Volume Down button to scroll to “wipe data/factory reset”.
5. Press the Power button to select.
6. Press the Volume Down button to scroll to “Yes – delete all user data”.
7. Press the Power button to select.
8. Wait for the reset to complete.
Your device will now be reset to its factory settings.
If you’re having trouble with your Samsung Galaxy S23 and want to reset it to factory settings, here’s how to do it.
First, open the Settings app on your Galaxy S23. Next, tap “General Management”. Then, tap “Reset”. Finally, tap “Factory data reset”.
If you’re still having trouble, you can try resetting your Galaxy S23 from recovery mode. To do this, first turn off your device. Then, press and hold the “Volume Up” and “Power” buttons simultaneously.
Once your device enters recovery mode, use the volume buttons to navigate to the “wipe data/factory reset” option. Then, press the “Power” button to select it. Finally, press the “Power” button again to confirm.
Once your Galaxy S23 has been reset, you’ll be able to set it up as if it’s new.
5. From the home screen, select “Apps”.
6. Find and select “Settings”.
7. Scroll down and select “Backup & reset”.
8. Select “Factory data reset”.
9. Select “Reset device”.
10. Enter your PIN or password.
11. Select “Erase everything”.
Your device will now reset to factory settings.
Back up your device
Before resetting your device, it is important to back up your data. This way, you can restore your data after resetting your device. To back up your device:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Accounts and backup.
- Tap Backup and restore.
- Tap Back up my data.
Reset your device
To reset your device:
- Open Settings.
- Tap General Management.
- Tap Reset.
- Tap Factory data reset.
- Tap Reset.
- Tap Delete all.
Your device will now be reset to factory settings.
