Samsung Galaxy S5: hard reset - how it works
If you want to delete all data on your Samsung Galaxy S5, you can do it in a few easy steps with a hard reset. We'll show you step by step how it works.
Hard reset on the Samsung Galaxy S5
Note: The hard reset can also be carried out via the menu during operation. Here you will find the alternative instructions.
- Turn off the Samsung Galaxy S5 completely.
- Now hold down the power, home and volume up buttons simultaneously.
- If the Samsung logo appears on the screen, you can let go.
- Navigate with the volume buttons to the point "wipe data / factory reset" and select it with the power button.
- Do the same in the next step for the option "YES - delete all user data".
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 restarts after a few minutes.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to protect the battery of the Samsung Galaxy S5.