Warning: Restoring your S7 to factory settings will delete all data from the device. Make sure to back up any important files such as contacts and images before you get started. Backing up your Data: You can use a variety of different apps to backup your important data, such as Google backup or Samsung Kies. The quickest and easiest way to reset the S7 is through the settings menu on the handset.
1. Soft Reset
- Tap Factory Data Reset.
- You should now see a prompt appear onscreen asking you to confirm the reset.
- Confirm, and press Reset Device. Your phone will now be restored to factory settings. After a short wait the reset will be complete.
2. Hard Reset
If you’re having trouble with freezing, this method could be useful for you. 1.Turn off the device. 2. Once the S7 is switched off, hold the Volume up, Home, and Power buttons down simultaneously. Keep the buttons pressed down until the phone loads into the boot menu. 3. From here, navigate to Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the volume keys to move up and down. (The power button confirms your selection.) 4. Go to Yes, delete all user data, and use the power button to confirm again. 5. The device will now start the factory reset. 6. Once complete, press the power button one final time to restart the device.
Conclusion
A factory reset can solve a wide range of issues, and it’s perfectly safe as long as you back up any files you need before you get started. You should now have a better idea of exactly what you have to do to to reset your device. If we’ve missed an easy way to reset the device, or you have questions about one of the methods on this list, let us know in the comments below. You can also contact us via Facebook or Twitter. Featured Image Credit
