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WARNING! When you master reset your phone, all personal data stored on the devices internal memory will be deleted. This includes contacts, media files, downloaded content, apps, ringtones etc. In addition, all settings will be restored to factory values.
NOTE: Before you factory reset your phone, you can visit this thread for instructions on how you can back up personal data. You can also visit this thread for instructions on restoring data.
Factory Reset via Settings:
- Open the apps drawer
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to Personal and tap Backup and reset
- Optionally, enable Restore and Back up my data
- Tap Factory data reset > Reset device
- In case your phone is protected by a lock screen, enter your password / PIN to proceed
- Tap Continue > Delete all to confirm
Factory Reset via Recovery:
NOTE: In case you are unable to master reset your phone from the settings menu, you can alternatively try to reset the phone from the Android System Recovery screen, which can be accessed by performing a combination of button presses.
- Make sure the phone is turned off
- Then, press and hold Power, Volume Up and Home at the same time
- At the Samsung logo, release Power
- At the Android screen, release Home and Volume Up too
- Press Volume down repeatedly to navigate the menu and highlight wipe data / factory reset
- Press Power to select the highlighted option
- Press Volume down to highlight Yes delete all user data
- Press Power
Check for Firmware Updates:
NOTE: After factory resetting the phone, its recommended to check if a new software updates are available for downloads.
- Open the apps drawer
- Go to Settings
- Under System, tap About device
- Check if a new OS version is available, and if applicable, follow the on-screen steps to download and apply any available updates. NOTE: This process will require at least one reboot
› See More: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016): Factory Reset and Check for OS Updates
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