How to reset or factory restore Samsung ATIV SE device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung ATIV SE device. The most common method is to use the Samsung Smart Switch software, which can be downloaded from the Samsung website or installed from an external device. Here are the steps to reset or factory restore a Samsung ATIV SE device using Smart Switch:
1. Back up your data: Before you begin the reset or factory restore process, make sure to backup all of your important data, including contacts, texts, photos, and other information, to an external device or cloud storage service.
2. Connect your device to a computer: Connect your Samsung ATIV SE device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Install Smart Switch: If you haven't already, download and install the Samsung Smart Switch software on your computer.
4. Run Smart Switch: Open the Samsung Smart Switch software and select "Phone" from the list of devices on your computer.
5. Choose the device: Select the Samsung ATIV SE device that you want to reset or factory restore from the list of devices on your computer.
6. Back up your data: If you haven't already backed up your data, do so now using Smart Switch.
7. Uncheck navigation points: Close all other applications on your device and uncheck "Navigation Points" from the list on the screen. This will clear all navigation points associated with the device.
8. Reset or factory restore: After backing up your data and unchecking the navigation points, select "Reset Device" or "Factory Data Reset" on the screen to start the reset process. This will erase all user data and restore the device to its original factory settings.
9. Restore from backup: Once the reset or factory restore process is complete, you can restore your data from your backup using Smart Switch.
Another recommended way to reset or factory restore a Samsung ATIV SE device is to use the built-in recovery menu. Here are the steps:
1. Back up your data: Make sure to backup your important data before you begin the reset or factory restore process.
2. Turn off your device: Turn off your Samsung ATIV SE device and press and hold the "Volume up" and "Home" buttons simultaneously for several seconds until the recovery menu appears on the screen.
3. Choose "Wipe data/factory reset": Use the arrow keys to navigate to "Wipe data/factory reset" on the screen and select it using the "Volume up" button.
4. Confirm the data deletion: Select "Yes — delete all user data" to confirm that you want to erase all data on the device.
5. Wait for the reset process to complete: Once you have confirmed the data deletion, wait for the reset process to complete. This may take several minutes.
Note: Removing the microSD card from the device before starting the reset or factory restore process is recommended. This will prevent any data stored on the microSD card from being lost during the reset process.
