Things you should consider before resetting or hard reset any device
With factory reset phone that is erasing all your data. This includes the apps you have downloaded, your personal files (such as photos, videos and documents) and other data.
This returns the phone to its original factory state, as if you were starting it for the first time after purchasing it, with the same applications and configuration.
Therefore, if you plan to continue using your device, you should create a backup of all your files in the cloud. This can be done with Google Drive (enabling automatic backups), Dropbox, OneDrive, or any other service to save data to the cloud.
Furthermore, we also recommend that you make a backup of your WhatsApp chats on Google Drive and of the information contained in other applications. This way, when you download these apps again, you can restore the information they contain.
But if your intention is to sell it or give it away, you need to unlink or delete your Google account prima di perform the Hard Reset. Otherwise, Android's built-in Factory Reset Protection (FRP) protocol will start.
This will cause the device to ask to sign in with the Google account it was linked to when it restarts before it was deleted. It will not allow you to perform any other actions without logging in first. This is done for safety.
How to hard reset or hard reset a Samsung A30, A40, A50 from recovery mode
navigate in the panel area of recovery mode device, you need to use the volume buttons. And to select an option, press the power button. Now, follow these steps:
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the volume up and power buttons at the same time. When the Samsung logo appears you have to stop pressing the buttons.
- Select the "Wipe cache partition" option to clear the device cache.
- Then select the "Wipe data / Factory data reset" option.
- Confirm the action by selecting the "Yes" option. This process can take several minutes to complete.
- Finally, select "Reboot system now" to restart the device and start using it again.
When it starts up for the first time, most of the time it takes several minutes before the phone displays the Samsung logo. This is done to complete the initial settings. So you have to be patient.
How to hard reset or hard reset a Samsung A30, A40, A50 from the device settings
Before starting, it should be noted that the name of some route options to follow may vary slightly. This depends on the model of your device.
Therefore, below we include the name of any options that may appear. By following these simple steps, you will be able to wipe all the data on your phone.
- Enter the device settings.
- Find and press the option "Personal", "General administration" or "About telephone".
- Select the "Backup" or "Restore" box.
- Press the option "Restore factory settings".
- Finally, confirm the action and enter your unlock code or pattern if needed.
Once the option is confirmed, the phone will start the erasing process. This may take a few minutes and the device will restart once. On the other hand, you may also be interested in learning how to remove factory apps from your Samsung mobile without root. You will finally get rid of all those apps that you don't actually use once and for all.
