How to Do a Factory Data Reset on a Samsung Galaxy S23 (Hard Reset)

A few months have passed since the release of Samsung’s most recent flagship series, the Galaxy S23. If you own a Galaxy S23 phone and for whatever reason you wish to erase the contents of your device, you must conduct a factory reset. How do I accomplish this? We have you covered. This article explains how to perform a factory reset on a Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra.

One UI enhances Samsung devices’ efficacy with a variety of features. Samsung has effectively optimized the user interface, making the device fluid. But after a certain point, any UI slows down and becomes unresponsive in the midst of a task. So this could be one of the reasons you choose to reset your Galaxy S23 to factory settings.

You may wish to perform a factory reset on your phone if you are gifting it to a family member or selling it to a stranger. In these situations, a hard restore is strongly recommended for privacy reasons.

Before you begin the reset procedure, you should consider the following factors. Here are the specifics:

Since you are performing a reset, all data will be wiped. Therefore, if you wish to recover the necessary data, you must create a backup. You can use cloud storage for Backup, or you can use Smart Switch for offline backup if you own a PC.

If you have previously logged in with a different Google ID or Samsung ID, you must remove all accounts before handing over your phone. When you reset a Samsung phone and restore the system for the first time, you will be prompted to enter the password associated with the logged-in ID. Therefore, it is recommended to remove accounts from Settings prior to initiating a reset.

Remove PIN or Password: If you wish to perform a Factory Reset, you should remove any PINs or passwords from the device.

Once you have fulfilled all of the necessary requirements, you can reset your device. In this guide, we will explain two methods; you may choose whichever method best suits your needs.

How to Hard Reset a Samsung Galaxy S23

1. Make sure you have taken a backup of the required data.
2. Power off your Samsung Galaxy S23.

   

3. Once the device is switched off, press and hold Power and Volume Up buttons together.

   

4. When you see the Samsung logo, release both buttons.
5. Galaxy S23 will now boot into the Stock Recovery.
6. Using your Volume down, go to Wipe data/factory reset option.
7. Press the Power button to select the Factory Reset option.
8. Select Factory Data Reset on the confirmation page using the Power button.
9. Once the hard reset is complete, you can reboot your Galaxy S23 into the System.

Install your device or bypass the installation. The device software will be comparable to that of a brand-new phone.

How to Factory Reset Galaxy S23

If the first approach is too difficult or you are unable to boot into stock recovery for some reason, you can use this method. I presume that you have deleted accounts and passwords and created a backup. Let’s begin the procedure.

1. On your Galaxy S23, open Settings.
2. Now go to General Management > Reset > Factory data reset.

   

3. It will show details like apps where you are signed in and a list of data that will be erased in the Reset process.
4. Scroll down to the last and tap the Reset button.

   

5. Confirm to reset in a pop-up and the device Reset will begin.
6. Once it’s done you can set up your device or skip it if want to hand it over to someone.

If the first approach is too difficult or you are unable to boot into stock recovery for some reason, you can use this method. I presume that you have deleted accounts and passwords and created a backup. Let’s begin the procedure.