How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210 device?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210 is a lovely device that can be reset or factory restored to its original state. There are a number of ways to do this including soft reset, hardware reset, and using Samsung Smart Switch tool. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to reset Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210.
Soft Reset (Normal Restart)
This is the easiest way to reset your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210. To perform a soft reset, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the power button + the home button for 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
3. Wait for the device to turn off.
4. Press and hold the power button until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
5. Release the power button and press the volume up button.
6. Release the volume up button and wait for the Samsung logo to appear again.
7. Use the volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data reset" and press the power button to select.
8. Wait for the device to restart and verify your PIN.
Hardware Reset (Bootloader)
This type of reset is more advanced than a soft reset, and it involves flashing the stock firmware on your device's bootloader. To perform a hardware reset, you will need a USB cable, a computer with Samsung Smart Switch installed, and the firmware files for your device. Here are the steps to perform a hardware reset:
1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210 to your computer using the USB cable.
2. Open Samsung Smart Switch on your computer.
3. Click on the "Backup and Restore" tab.
4. Click on the "Backup data" button to back up your device's data to your computer.
5. Disconnect your device from your computer.
6. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210.
7. Press and hold the power button + the volume up button for 10 seconds, then release.
8. Press and hold the power button + the volume down button for 15 seconds, then release.
9. Press and hold the side button, then press and release the volume up button 5 times.
10. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
11. Click on the "Backup and Restore" tab in Samsung Smart Switch.
12. Click on the "Flash firmware" button.
13. Choose the firmware file for your device.
14. Click on the "Backup data" button to back up your data again.
15. Release the device from your computer and wait for the device to restart.
As you can see, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210 can be reset in several ways depending on your needs. If you decide to reset your device, make sure to back up all your important data to an external source before performing the reset.
