Performing a factory reset
Samsung Galaxy Note8 on Android 9.0.0
A factory reset will erase all data from your device and is irreversible. This is good to do if you are going to trade in or sell your device. It will wipe all of your personal information from the device.
- Step 1 of 10:
From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
- Step 2 of 10:
Tap the Settings icon.
- Step 3 of 10:
Scroll to General management.
- Step 4 of 10:
Tap General management.
- Step 5 of 10:
Tap Reset.
- Step 6 of 10:
Tap Factory data reset.
Note: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all photos, videos, and data you'd like to keep. When you factory reset your device, all your files will be deleted.
- Step 7 of 10:
Scroll to Reset.
- Step 8 of 10:
Tap Reset.
- Step 9 of 10:
Tap Delete all.
- Step 10 of 10:
You've completed the steps!
