How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 device?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 is a 10.1-inch Android tablet released in 2013. If you encounter any problems or want to start with a fresh installation, there are two recommended ways to reset or factory restore your device:
1. Using a computer and USB cable:
a. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
b. Go to Settings on your tablet and turn it off.
c. Press and hold the Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons simultaneously.
d. Distinguish the Android version by looking at the Superuser menu (if it appears). If it is Android 4.4, tap the back key repeatedly to go to the previous screen. If it is Android 5.0 or 6.0, tap the Volume Down button.
e. Use the Volume buttons to navigate down to "Recovery mode" and press the Power button to select it.
f. Wait for the recovery menu to appear. If it takes a while, press the Power button and the Volume Up button to boot into recovery mode.
g. Use the Volume buttons to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and press the Power button to select it.
h. Confirm the deletion of your personal data by selecting "Yes -- delete all user data" or "Yes -- delete all system data."
i. Wait for the process to complete. Once done, your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 tablet will start the Factory Data Reset process.
j. Once the Factory Data Reset process is complete, your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 tablet will restart, and you'll be prompted to set up your device as if it were new.
1. Using the Samsung Smart Switch app:
a. Install and open the Samsung Smart Switch app on your computer ().
b. Make sure your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
c. On your tablet, go to Settings > Password and PIN > Authorize and Trust Access (file name: 'TrustRoot'), then tap "Trust Root" to authorize access to Smart Switch.
d. On your computer, click the 'Restore' button in Smart Switch.
e. Select "Back up to computer" from the menu and follow the prompts.
f. Once the backup is complete, select "Restore Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 from Backup" from the menu.
g. Follow the prompts to restore your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 tablet from the backup.
h. Verify that the restore was successful by booting into the recovery menu and checking that the device is restored to its factory state.
Please note that using either method to reset or factory restore your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 will erase all your data, settings, apps, and other personal information. It is recommended to back up your data before resetting your device to avoid losing your important data. Additionally, it is important to only perform a factory reset when necessary, as it can render your device unusable.
