How to Factory Reset the Samsung Galaxy S7
One of the more reliable ways to fix a slow phone, especially one that’s a few years old like the Samsung Galaxy S7, is to perform a factory reset. It erases user and app data and completely clears your phone, making the software as shiny and new as the day you got it. While the process is straightforward, it does requires some technical know-how. Moreover, there are a couple of ways to factory reset the device. You can use the system settings or the Android Recovery mode.
Optional: Remove Your Accounts
If you are wiping your phone to sell it or trade it in, you’ll need to remove your accounts first, especially your Google account. Android includes a unique security feature called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). It is designed to prevent thieves and other nefarious actors from wiping your device without your consent to gain access. Even after a factory reset, the phone will ask for the original account password. If you reset a phone without removing the saved accounts, you will see the following message on reboot: “The device was reset. Sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device.” To prevent FRP and remove your accounts do the following:
How to Factory Reset a Galaxy S7 From the Settings
The easiest way to factory reset your device is to use the Settings menu.
How Do I Factory Reset My Galaxy S7 With Buttons (Recovery Mode)?
If your Galaxy S7 will not boot correctly or if it’s stuck in a loop (continues to restart repeatedly), you will need to use the system recovery mode to reset the device. To activate recovery mode, you will need to press several buttons at once. Here’s how:
How Do I Reset My Galaxy S7 Without a Password?
If you do not have a password set, you can use either one of the above methods to factory reset your device. The only difference, of course, is you don’t have to worry about resetting the password before doing it. Use Volume Down to scroll (down) until Wipe Data/Factory Reset is highlighted in blue, then press Power.
