How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A21s device?
Resetting or factory restoring a Samsung Galaxy A21s device can be a useful way to fix various software issues, remove personal data or restore the phone to its original state. There are several methods to reset the device, including using the hardware buttons, using the Recovery Mode, or using the Samsung Smart Switch app. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset Samsung Galaxy A21s device:
1. Using the hardware buttons:
This is one of the most common and reliable methods to reset a Samsung Galaxy A21s device. Follow these steps to reset the device using hardware buttons:
a. Turn off the phone and remove the SIM card tray.
b. Press and hold the Volume Up button, the Home button, and the Power button at the same time.
c. Release the buttons when the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
d. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data reset" and then press the Power button to select it.
e. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Yes - delete all user data" and then press the Power button to select it.
f. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Note: This method will erase all data on the phone, including personal data, apps, and settings. Be sure to back up your important data before resetting the device.
2. Using the Recovery Mode:
Another way to reset a Samsung Galaxy A21s device is to use the Recovery Mode. This method requires a PC and the Samsung Smart Switch app. Here are the steps:
a. Connect the phone to a PC using a USB cable.
b. Open the Samsung Smart Switch app on the PC and make sure the phone is visible in the app.
c. Select "Restore from" and then select "PC."
d. Select "Back up data" and then select "Start."
e. Follow the prompts to backup the data.
f. Disconnect the phone from the PC.
g. Turn off the phone and remove the SIM card tray.
h. Press and hold the Volume Up button, the Home button, and the Power button at the same time.
i. Release the buttons when the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
j. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data reset" and then press the Power button to select it.
k. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Yes - delete all user data" and then press the Power button to select it.
l. Wait for the device to reset and restart.
Note: This method will also erase all data on the phone, but it allows you to backup data before resetting the device.
3. Using the Samsung Smart Switch app:
You can also reset a Samsung Galaxy A21s device using the Samsung Smart Switch app. This method requires a PC and the Samsung Smart Switch app. Here are the steps:
a. Connect the phone to a PC using a USB cable.
b. Open the Samsung Smart Switch app on the PC and make sure the phone is visible in the app.
c. Select "Back up data/factory data reset" and then select "Factory data reset."
d. Follow the prompts to backup the data.
e. Unplug the phone from the PC.
f. Turn off the phone and remove the SIM card tray.
g. Press and hold the Volume Up button, the Home button, and the Power button at the same time.
h. Release the buttons when the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
i. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data reset" and then press the Power button to select it.
j. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Yes - delete all user data" and then press the Power
