Easy Guide: Hard Resetting Your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G

When to Perform a Hard Reset on Your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G

If you’re experiencing persistent problems with your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G such as freezes, lags, or if you’re planning to sell or give it away, a factory reset might be in order. A factory reset, also known as a hard reset, restores the phone to its original factory settings and erases all user data, including apps, settings, and personal files. Keep in mind that this process is irreversible, so it is essential to back up any important data before proceeding.

Backing up Your Data

Before performing a hard reset, you should back up all important files and information to prevent data loss. You can back up data to your Samsung account, a Google account, or transfer files to a PC or an external storage device. Ensure all contacts, photos, videos, and other personal data you wish to keep are securely backed up before proceeding with the reset.

Using Samsung Account

Go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Backup and restore. Choose the relevant options to back up your data to your Samsung account.

Using Google Account

Go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Backup and restore. Under the Google account section, you can sync and back up data such as app data, contacts, and calendar events.

Transferring to a PC or External Storage

Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable or use an external SD card to transfer files manually.

How to Perform a Hard Reset on Your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G

Using Settings Menu

To carry out a factory reset through the settings menu of your Galaxy S23 FE 5G, follow these steps:

1. Go to the ‘Settings’ app on your device.
2. Scroll down and tap on ‘General management’.
3. Find and select ‘Reset’.
4. Tap on ‘Factory data reset’.
5. Review the information on the screen, scroll down, and tap on ‘Reset’.
6. If prompted, enter your device’s PIN, pattern, or password.
7. Finally, tap ‘Delete all’ to confirm your action.

Using Hardware Keys

If you are unable to access the settings menu, you can perform a factory reset using the hardware buttons on your device:

1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G completely.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Side (Power) button simultaneously.
3. When the Samsung logo appears, release the buttons.
4. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ option in the recovery menu.
5. Press the Power button to select this option.
6. Select ‘Factory data reset’ using the Volume buttons and press the Power button to confirm.
7. Once the reset is complete, select ‘Reboot system now’ and press the Power button.

Your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G will restart and take a few minutes to reset to factory settings. After the restart, you will need to go through the initial setup process, as if the phone were new.

Post-Reset Setup

After the hard reset, you will be prompted to set up your device anew. You can either set it up as a new device or restore your data from the backup you previously created. If you are planning to sell or give away your phone, you may want to skip the sign-in process and leave the phone at the initial setup screen for the new owner.

Performing a factory reset can help solve many issues, but it’s always best used as a last resort. By following this guide, you can make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is reset safely and your data is secure.