Samsung Galaxy S10: Perform factory reset

If your Samsung Galaxy S10 no longer works properly or becomes slow, a factory reset can help. This deletes all data and settings and resets the phone to its factory state. However, you should create a backup beforehand.

How is a factory reset performed on the Galaxy S10?

A factory reset is necessary if your Galaxy S10 is slow to respond or you simply want to delete all data from the phone. Do not forget to create a backup beforehand so that no important data is lost.

1. It is best to use the data backup app and create a backup on a PC. To do this, the smartphone must be connected to a PC. Wait until the backup is complete before proceeding.
2. Go to the "Settings" and then continue to "Backup and Reset".
3. Now you can select the item "Reset to factory settings". Tap further on "Reset device to reset the device to factory settings.
4. There is also the option to reset the smartphone without it being turned on.
5. With the device turned off, hold down the "Bixby Button", the "Power Button" and the "Loud Button" until the Samsung logo appears.
6. With the volume control you can now select "wipe data/factory reset". Nun müssen Sie nur noch die Frage, ob alle Daten gelöscht werden sollen, mit „YES“ beantworten.
7. Wurde das Smartphone erfolgreich zurückgesetzt, wählen Sie „reboot system now“ aus.