How To Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S9

Here you can learn how to hard reset Samsung Galaxy S9 android mobile. You can unlock your mobile when you forgot your mobile password with these methods.

Some reset methods deletes all your mobile data. So read carefully before reset your mobile.

What is Hard Reset?

A Hard reset is a software restore of an electronic device to its original system state by erasing all of the data that were previously stored on the device.

Here is the detailed guide about Hard Reset

Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S9 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your Samsung Galaxy S9 mobile with recovery mode without any software or tools.

This Hard reset method will delete

• Photos, videos
• Contacts
• Installed apps and settings etc.

The following tutorial shows all steps of master reset Samsung Galaxy S9.

Step 1 : In the first step turn off your SAMSUNG Galaxy S9 by pressing the Power button for a couple of seconds.

Step 2 : After that hold down Volume Up + Bixby + Power key for a few seconds.

Step 3 : Release all keys if you see the SAMSUNG logo.

Step 4 : When Android Robot with “No command” pops up should tap on the screen.

Step 5 : In Recovery Mode choose “wipe data/factory reset”. Use Volume keys to scroll down and the Power button to accept it.

Step 6 : Now navigate to “Yes — delete all user data” and confirm it with the Power key.

Step 7 : At the end choose “reboot system now”.

Step 8 : Successfully completed reset your mobile.

Hard Reset Remotely with Google Find My Device

If you lose your Android device, you can easily find your device if you turned on Google Find My Device option.

To lock or erase or Reset an Android device remotely, make sure that mobile:

• Has power on
• Is connected to mobile data or WiFi
• Is signed in to a your Google (Gmail) Account
• Has Find My Device turned on
• Is visible on Google Play

Note : If your mobile is off or is not connected to mobile data or WiFi, you may still find its most recent location if you’ve enabled Store recent location option.

Steps to Erase Device Remotely:

• Take another mobile or Computer and on a browser, go to android.com/find.
• Sign in with your google account which is used in your lost mobile.
• The lost device gets a notification.
• Now, You can see your device location (The location is approximate and may not be accurate).
• If you get a prompt on screen, tap Enable lock & erase.
• Now you can see three options on screen. 1.Play sound, 2.Secure device, 3.Erase device.

• Select what you want to do.
• Use erase device option to reset your mobile.

Here is the detailed information about Google Find My Device.

Unlock with Android Unlock Tools

If above methods not working, you can unlock your Android mobile with Android Unlock Tools. You need a PC and USB cable to unlock your phone password, pattern, or PIN.

Unlocking your Android phone using Android unlock tools can be a straightforward process if you have the right software and follow the steps carefully. Begin by downloading a reputable unlock tool such as Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock, iMyFone LockWiper, or Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.

Install the chosen software on your computer and connect your Android phone via USB. Open the unlock tool and select the appropriate unlocking option, which might include bypassing the screen lock, removing Google FRP lock, or carrier unlocking. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the software, which typically involve booting your phone into recovery or download mode.

The tool will then process and unlock your phone, allowing you to regain access or switch carriers as needed. Ensure to backup your data before starting, as unlocking procedures can sometimes result in data loss.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How do I put my Samsung Galaxy S9 in recovery mode?

Press the Power key to turn off mobile. Then hold Volume Down and Power button for a couple of seconds. Let go of the Power key when the Samsung logo shows up. From the appearing languages list, click on the English position and the Recovery menu will be on the screen then.

Resources

• Here is the link for Samsung official support (Change your location at the bottom of the page).