Galaxy Fold: Hard Reset - how to delete all data

If your Galaxy Fold no longer works properly or the screen hangs, there may be data in the memory that is causing the smartphone to crash. In this case, you should perform a hard reset. This deletes all data and resets the smartphone to factory settings.

How to perform a hard reset on the Galaxy Fold?

If you want to perform a hard reset and reset your phone to factory settings, the easiest way to do so is via the settings.

1. First, you should turn the smartphone off and on. Possibly the error is already fixed by this.
2. If this does not work, open the settings by opening the corresponding app on the smartphone.
3. Go on to "Backup and Reset" and then tap on "Reset to factory settings".
4. Now select the option "Reset device" and go to "Erase everything".
5. Attention, with this method all data will be deleted. So make sure you have made a backup of your data in advance.

The smartphone will now delete all data and reset all settings. In any case, wait until the phone has restarted. Do not turn off the phone before the process is complete. Otherwise, the reset may go wrong. You can also perform a soft reset. This deletes only the temporary data and no permanent data. This will clear the device's memory and fix any errors.