How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 device?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 comes with several methods to reset the device to its default settings, including a factory reset, which will erase all data and restore the device to its original state. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 device:
1. Hard Reset:
To reset your Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 to its factory settings using the hardware keys, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the volume up key and power key simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
3. Release both keys and wait for the boot menu to appear.
4. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and press the power key to confirm.
5. Wait for the device to reset.
6. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and set it up as a new device.
2. Recovery Menu:
To reset your Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 to its factory settings using the recovery menu, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the power key and the home button simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
3. Release both keys and wait for the recovery menu to appear.
4. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and press the power key to confirm.
5. Wait for the device to reset.
6. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and set it up as a new device.
3. Smart Switch:
To reset your Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 to its factory settings using Smart Switch, follow these steps:
1. Open the Smart Switch app on the target device (the device you want to reset).
2. Turn on your old Samsung device.
3. Connect both devices via Bluetooth or USB cable.
4. Select "Backup/Restore" > "Backup current device."
5. When the backup is complete, select "Restore the data."
6. Select the backup file you created in step 5.
7. Wait for the device to reset.
8. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and set it up as a new device.
4. Samsung Kies Pro:
To reset your Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 to its factory settings using Samsung Kies Pro, follow these steps:
1. Open Samsung Kies Pro on your computer.
2. Connect your Samsung device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Select "Backup/Restore" > "Backup current device."
4. Wait for the backup to complete.
5. Disconnect your device from the computer.
6. Turn off your Samsung device.
7. Press and hold the power key and the volume up key simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
8. Release both keys and wait for the boot menu to appear.
9. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and press the power key to confirm.
10. Wait for the device to reset.
11. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and set it up as a new device.
The above methods are common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 device. Before resetting the device, always be sure to back up any important data to an external storage or cloud service to avoid losing them.
