How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device?
Restoring a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device to its original factory settings can help fix any software-related problems and improve the performance of your device. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device:
Method 1: Using the Home button and Volume keys
1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device.
2. Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Up key at the same time.
3. Release the Home button after about 10 seconds while still holding the Volume Up key.
4. The Samsung logo should appear on the screen.
5. Scroll down using the Volume Up key until you reach the “Wipe data/factory reset” option.
6. Press the Volume Up key to select it.
7. Press the Volume Down key to navigate to “Yes, delete all user data” or “Yes – delete all user data now.”
8. Wait for your device to complete the reset process, which may take several minutes.
Method 2: Using the recovery menu
1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device.
2. Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Down key at the same time.
3. Release the Home button after about 7 seconds while still holding the Volume Down key.
4. The Samsung logo should appear on the screen.
5. Scroll down using the Volume Down key until you reach the “Recovery mode” option.
6. Press the Volume Up button to select it.
7. Scroll down using the Volume Down key until you reach the “Reboot system now” option.
8. Scroll down again until you reach “Factory data reset” or “Delete all user data/ Factory data reset.”
9. Select it using the Volume Down button.
10. Press the Volume Up button to confirm the selection.
11. Wait for your device to complete the reset process, which may take several minutes.
Method 3: Using the Smart Switch app
1. Install the Smart Switch app on another Samsung device or a computer.
2. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device.
3. Press and hold the Back button and the Volume Down button at the same time.
4. Release the Back button after about 4 seconds while still holding the Volume Down button.
5. Connect your device to the other Samsung device or computer using a USB cable.
6. Launch the Smart Switch app.
7. Select “Send data” from the Samsung device and “Receive data” from the computer.
8. Select “Factory data reset” from the Samsung device and wait for the transfer to complete.
9. Disconnect the devices and power on your Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 3G device.
Note: Before you start the reset process, make sure to back up any important data or files stored on your device. Also, be aware that a factory data reset will delete all user data, including apps, settings, and other files.
