How to reset my Samsung Galaxy Tablet to the factory default settings (2024)

Step 1 of 8

Touch Apps.

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Step 3 of 8

Scroll to and touch Backup and reset.

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Step 4 of 8

Scroll to and touch Factory data reset.

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Step 5 of 8

Read the warning. Scroll to and touch RESET DEVICE.

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Step 6 of 8

If you're prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch CONTINUE.

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Step 7 of 8

Touch ERASE EVERYTHING.

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Step 8 of 8

The tablet will reboot.

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  1. Touch Apps.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Scroll to and touch Backup and reset.
  4. Scroll to and touch Factory data reset.
  5. Read the warning. Scroll to and touch RESET DEVICE.
  6. If you're prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch CONTINUE.
  7. Touch ERASE EVERYTHING.
  8. The tablet will reboot.

Applicable to:

All versions of Samsung Galaxy Tab, Tab A, Tab S, Tab S2.

How to reset my Samsung Galaxy Tablet to the factory default settings (2024)
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