How to reset or factory restore Samsung M140 device?
To reset or factory restore a Samsung M140 device, you can follow the following common and recommended methods:
Method 1: Using the Volume Up button and Power button
1. Turn off the device completely.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button.
3. Press and hold the Home button.
4. Press and hold the Power button.
5. Release the Volume Up button after a few seconds.
6. Press and release the Power button.
7. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons again for about 10 seconds.
8. Release all buttons.
9. A Samsung logo should appear on the screen.
10. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the Volume Down button and press the Power button to confirm.
11. Press and hold the Volume Down button until the "Yes -- erase all user data" message appears.
12. Press the Power button to confirm.
13. The device will begin to reset and erase all data.
Method 2: Using the Smart Switch (Computer)
1. Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the Smart Switch application on the computer.
3. Connect your device to the Smart Switch application using the "Connect device" option.
4. Select "Homeไผ่จ" from the list of options.
5. Select "Homepasword reset".
6. Enter the home pasword or PIN that you set for your device.
7. Hold the Volume Up button, Home button, and Power button simultaneously on your device for about 10 seconds.
8. Release all buttons.
9. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the Volume Down button and press the Power button to confirm.
10. Press and hold the Volume Down button until the "Yes -- erase all user data" message appears.
11. Press the Power button to confirm.
12. Your device will start to reset and erase all data.
Method 3: Using the recovery mode option from the software settings
1. Go to "System settings" on your device.
2. Slide down and tap on "About phone".
3. Tap on "Build number" seven times until the "You are now a developer!" message appears.
4. Go back to the "System settings" section.
5. Slide down and tap on "Advanced".
6. Tap on "Recovery mode".
7. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and confirm your selection.
8. Select "Yes -- erase all user data" and confirm your selection.
9. Your device will start to reset and erase all data.
Note: These methods are not guaranteed to keep all data on the device, and you should only use them as a last resort if you have lost all hope of retrieving your data via other means. Additionally, using the wrong method may damage your device and result in permanent data loss. It is always recommended to back up your data before attempting a reset or factory restore.
