Hard Reset - Soft Reset: The difference is simply explained

If you have a problem with your smartphone or computer, the terms hard and soft reset are often used. The difference lies in the complete reset of a device and a simple restart. We explain more about this in this practical tip.

Hard reset vs. Soft reset - what's the difference?

• Soft reset: Switch your smartphone off and on again, carry out a soft reset. The operating system is restarted. Any small errors in the buffer can thus be removed. If your cell phone hangs, you can often perform a soft reset by pressing certain buttons.
• Hard reset: If you reset your smartphone to the factory settings, a hard reset is carried out. All settings and files are deleted, the mobile phone must be set up again. When computers or smartphones are no longer working properly, this is often the only solution.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to reset an iPhone or iPad using a hard and soft reset. Of course, we also have instructions for Android smartphones.