Resetting Samsung Note 10 - how it works

If your Samsung Note 10 no longer works properly, it can help to reset the smartphone. It is also necessary to reset the device before selling it to erase all data. You can read about the methods available for resetting the Samsung smartphone here.

How to reset the Samsung Note 10 via settings

If you have problems with your Samsung Note 10 or want to sell the device, you need to reset it first. There are several ways open to you for the reset. To reset the Samsung Note 10 via the settings, first open them and navigate to "Backup and reset" > "Reset to factory settings". There, first tap on "Reset device" and then on "Erase all" to reset the Note 10 to factory settings and delete all data from your smartphone.

Using the recovery mode of the Samsung Note 10

If you no longer have access to your Samsung Note 10, for example because the device can no longer be turned on, you cannot use the method described above. Instead, you have to reset the device via the recovery mode.

1. To do this, first press and hold the "Power Button" and the "Volume Down Button" of the device until the Samsung logo appears on the display.
2. Then press the "Power Button" and the "Volume Up Button" simultaneously until you reach the recovery mode menu.
3. Navigate there using the volume buttons to the entry "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and confirm your selection by pressing the "Power button".
4. After you have tapped "Yes", all data will be deleted from the device and you can then restart it by selecting the entry "Reboot System now".