How to reset Android to factory settings through buttons if you forgot the password: a complete guide

3. Reset features on Samsung phones with One UI

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume up + Bixby (if there is a button Bixby). On Galaxy S22/S23 and newer - only Power + Volume up.
3. After the logo appears Samsung release all buttons. After 5-10 seconds, the menu will appear Recovery.
4. Select Wipe data/factory reset → Factory data reset → Yes.

For older models (2018 and earlier):

The menu may look different. Look for items Wipe cache partition (optional) and Wipe data/factory reset. After the reset, the phone will require you to enter data from the account Samsung or Googleif it was turned on FRP.

4. Reset on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco: nuances of MIUI

Phones Xiaomi (including sub-brands Redmi and Poco) have their own firmware MIUI, where the reset process may differ The main feature is the presence Mi Account protection, which locks the phone after a reset if it was linked to an account Xiaomi.

Instructions for MIUI 12–14:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold Power + Volume up for 10-15 seconds until the logo appears Mi.
3. Release the buttons. After a few seconds, a menu will open Recovery in Chinese or English.
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → enter yes manually (if required) → Confirm.

⚠️ Attention: If the phone was linked to account Xiaomi, after the reset you will be asked to enter your login/password. Without this data, unlock the device impossible without contacting a service center. This is a measure to protect against theft.

5. Alternative methods: Fastboot and service codes

If the standard reset via Recovery does not work (for example, the menu does not open or the phone is frozen), you can try other methods. One of them is mode Fastboot, which is available on most devices with an unlocked bootloader.

Fastboot reset (for advanced users):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold Power + Volume down (on some models - Power + Volume up + Volume down).
3. Connect the phone to the PC via USB.
4. On your computer, open the command line and enter:

   fastboot devices

   If the device is detected, perform a reset:

   fastboot erase userdata
   fastboot erase cache
   fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Method Fastboot requires installed drivers ADB and an unlocked bootloader. On phones Samsung or Huawei this method may not work due to manufacturer restrictions.

Service codes (for older models):

On some phones (for example, Samsung before 2016 or LG) you can reset the settings through the service menu. Try entering in the dialer:

• 📞 *2767*3855# — full reset (works on old ones Samsung).
• 📞 ##7780## — reset without deleting data (not on all models).
• 📞 ##7378423## —service menu on Sony Xperia.

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6. What to do after the reset: setting up and restoring data

After a successful reset, the phone will turn on in the initial setup mode. You will need to:

1. Select a language and region.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network (required to restore a backup).
3. Enter account data Google (if the phone has been linked).
4. Restore data from a backup (if it was created in Google Drive).

🔹 Restoring contacts and photos:

• 📱 Contacts: synced automatically if it was enabled Backup in the account Google.
• 🖼️ Photos: check the folder on the memory card or restore from Google Photos Music/files: if stored on the memory card, they are saved. DCIM on the memory card or restore from Google Photos.
• 🎵 Music/files: if stored on the memory card, they are saved.

⚠️ Attention: If after resetting the phone asks for a password from the old account Google (FRP, and you don’t remember it, try:

• Restore access via accounts.google.com.
• Use a backup email or number phone.
• Contact support Google with proof of ownership of the device.

7. Common errors and how to avoid them

When resetting via buttons, users often encounter typical problems. Here's how to prevent them:

• ❌ The phone does not include Recovery:
  Check the button combination for your model. On some Huawei or Honor you need to hold the buttons until vibration, not the logo.
• ❌ Menu in Chinese:
  Look hieroglyphs (reset) or (clearing). On Xiaomi you can switch the language to English in the menu.
• ❌ The phone is stuck on the logo after resetting:
  Repeat the procedure or try resetting via Fastboot. If it doesn’t help, flash the phone via Odin (Samsung) or Mi Flash (Xiaomi).
• ❌ FRP blocks the phone:
  If you don’t remember the password from Google, try resetting it via accounts.google.com or contact service.

🔧 If all else fails:

In rare cases, resetting through the buttons may not work due to damaged firmware or hardware faults. Then there are two options left:

1. Flash the phone via PC using official utilities (Odin, Mi Flash, Huawei Multi-Tool).
2. Contact the service center (especially if the phone is under warranty).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions