A hard reset, also known as a factory reset, is a process that restores your Galaxy Note 20 to its original settings and deletes all data on the device. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to perform a hard reset on your Galaxy Note 20:
Method 1: Hard Reset via Settings
- Go to your Galaxy Note 20's Settings app.
- Scroll down and select General Management.
- Tap on Reset.
- Select Factory data reset.
- Tap on Reset device.
- Enter your PIN, Pattern, or Password to confirm.
- Tap on Continue.
- Tap on Reset device again to confirm.
Method 2: Hard Reset via Recovery Mode
- Turn off your Galaxy Note 20.
- Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds.
- Release the Power button but keep holding the Volume down button.
- Use the Volume down button to navigate to the Recovery mode option.
- Press the Power button to select Recovery mode.
- Use the Volume down button to navigate to the Wipe data/factory reset option.
- Press the Power button to select Wipe data/factory reset.
- Use the Volume down button to navigate to the Yes option.
- Press the Power button to confirm.
Method 3: Hard Reset via Samsung Find My Mobile
- Go to the Samsung Find My Mobile website on a computer or another device.
- Sign in with your Samsung account credentials.
- Select your Galaxy Note 20 from the list of devices.
- Click on Erase device.
- Enter your Samsung account password to confirm.
- Click on Erase device again to confirm.