How to hard reset samsung galaxy s7

When your phone suddenly won't turn on, it's hard not to panic; your device is an essential part of the way you live, work, and play.

But don't assume the worst. Here at Asurion, when your home technology isn't working properly, we can help you fix it. From resetting a Galaxy® tablet to fixing a printer that's offline, our experts are available 24/7 to get you back up and running. Here's what to do if your Samsung Galaxy® S7 won't turn on.

Force restart your Samsung Galaxy S7

Your S7 may not turn on because the system crashed. That also means your device won't respond when you press the Power button or when it's connected to a charger. To resolve the issue, try pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds. If the system indeed crashed and there's battery power left, your phone will restart.

Charge the battery

If your Galaxy S7 won't turn on even after a force restart, try charging it. If your phone still doesn't respond, leave it plugged in for 10 minutes, then try to force restart it again. Still nothing? Try to turn it on like you normally would.

Restart your Galaxy S7 in Safe Mode

Still no luck? Sometimes a faulty app can be the culprit. Try restarting your device in Safe Mode—it will temporarily disable all third-party apps. Here's how:

1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Once you see the Samsung Galaxy S7 logo on your screen, release the Power key and press and hold the Volume Down button.
3. Continue holding the Volume Down button until your phone finishes restarting.
4. Let go of the Volume Down button when you see “Safe mode" in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

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Restart your Galaxy S7 in Recovery Mode

If an app isn't the reason your S7 won't turn on, it could be a hardware issue. There's an easy way to find out. Try restarting your device in Recovery Mode. This feature will enable you to use your phone without its usual operating system.

1. Press and hold the Power, Home, and Volume Up buttons for a few seconds. Continue to hold them after Samsung Galaxy S7 logo appears.
2. When you see the Android™ logo on your screen, release all three buttons and wait for about a minute.
3. Use the Volume Down button to select Wipe cache partition
4. Confirm your selection with the Power button, then wait a few minutes for the wiping to complete
5. Use the Volume Down button to select Reboot system now.
6. Use the Power button to confirm your selection, then wait for your phone to restart.

Once your S7 is in Recovery Mode, it should work normally again. If not, it may be time to try a factory reset or reach out to Galaxy phone repair expert.

Factory reset your Galaxy S7

If you've tried everything and your Galaxy S7 still won't turn on, your last resort is to perform a factory reset. This will erase your phone's data and restore it to default settings, so only try this if all the information you need has been backed up to the cloud.

1. Press and hold the Volume Up and Home buttons simultaneously.
2. While holding down those buttons, press and hold the Power button until you see RECOVERY BOOTING in the upper-left corner of your screen—then let go of all the buttons.
3. Select Wipe data/factory reset from the Android Recovery screen. Use the Volume buttons to cycle through your options and the Power button to select.
4. Select Yes, then wait for the factory reset to complete.
5. Select Reboot system now, then wait for the reset process to complete.

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When dealing with an old phone, particularly a few years old, such as the Samsung Galaxy S7, a factory reset is among the most reliable methods of fixing any problem. It removes all user and app data from your phone and fully clears your phone's memory, restoring the OS to its original gleaming state.

Even though the procedure is simple, it still needs some technical knowledge. There are many options for doing a factory reset on the device. You can either utilize the system settings or the Android Recovery mode to solve the problem. You can learn more about Resetting Samsung S7 in this article!

Part 1: Before Resetting: Back Up Your Samsung S7

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Here are some simple methods for backing up your Samsung phone data to your PC using MobileTrans.

Step 1: To start, download and install MobileTrans – Backup on your computer and run it whenever you wish to back up your Samsung phone to your computer. Connect your Samsung device to your computer via a USB cable, and then choose the "Backup & Restore" option from the MobileTrans home screen.

Step 2: MobileTrans backup will detect the connected device and provide a snapshot. It will also provide a list of additional data types that can be included in the backup file. To back up your Samsung phone, choose what you want to save and tap the "Start" button.

Step 3: Wait a few seconds as MobileTrans – Backup saves your data, and don't disconnect your phone during this time. When the backup is saved correctly, you will be notified, enabling you to remove your Samsung phone from the computer safely.

Part 2: Disable Factory Reset Protection First

Step 1: Go to the Lock screen and security in Settings and delete any passwords, patterns, or PINs. Everything in the Screen lock type section must be deleted.

Step 2: Launch Settings, go to Cloud and Accounts > Accounts and touch on Google. Then, in the upper right, hit the menu (three dots) and choose Remove account.

Step 3: You can reset your smartphone after removing all accounts from it.

You are now ready to delete your smartphone's data. Remember that, as stated on the screen, all of your data will be destroyed, and your phone will be entirely cleaned, returning it to its original state.

Resets are classified into two types. You can do a factory reset via the settings menu or by entering recovery mode using the hardware keys. Let's start with the simple route.

Part 3: Factory Reset Samsung S7 via Settings Menu

The Settings menu is the simplest method to factory reset your smartphone. Here's how to factory reset via Settings Menu:

Step 1: Select Factory Data Reset from the list of options under Settings > General Management > Reset.

(Note: To discover the Reset Device option in previous (non-updated) software versions, go to Settings > Backup and Reset > Factory Reset).

Step 2: To begin the wipe, tap Reset at the bottom. If you have a security pin or pattern, you will be prompted to input it to validate your identity.

Step 3: The phone will reboot and reset the OS and settings to factory defaults. When it's finished, you'll need to re-set everything, exactly as you did when you first used it.

Part 4: Restore Samsung S7 to Factory Resetting in Recovery Mode

Using the system recovery mode will allow you to wipe all of the data on your Galaxy S7 if it won't boot or is stuck in a loop. You will need to press several buttons simultaneously to initiate recovery mode. Here's how:

Step 1: The Galaxy S7 should be turned off. Then, hold down the Power, Home, and Volume Up buttons simultaneously to complete the process. Keep their hands on you.

Step 2: Maintaining a firm grip on all three buttons until you see Recovery Booting appear at the very top of the screen will get you through this process. After the notice shows, you can let go of your grip. Allow a few seconds to pass before attempting a recovery.

Step 3: A menu of text alternatives will be shown to you. Scrolling down is accomplished by using the Volume Down or Up buttons. A choice will be made by pressing the Power button.

(Note: Press Power after selecting Wipe Data/Factory Reset with Volume Down and scrolling (down) until it is highlighted in blue).

Step 4: To proceed, press Volume Down to highlight Yes in blue and then press Power to accept. The procedure will now begin.

Step 5: You'll notice status messages at the bottom of your screen. Data Wipe Complete indicates that the procedure is complete. Restart the device by pressing the Power button and selecting Reboot System Now.

Step 6: The Galaxy S7 should be wiped clean and returned to factory settings at this point.

Part 5: Restore Samsung S7 to Factory Resetting without Password

When you do not have a password for your smartphone, you can use either of the techniques listed above to factory reset it to its default settings.

The difference is that you don't have to worry about changing the password before going through with it. Note: Even if you don't have a password, you may need to delete your account(s) before the reset.

Conclusion

We hope that Resetting Samsung S7 is not a challenging task after thoroughly reviewing this article. Whether you're resetting without a password or resetting in recovery mode, we would first advise you to back up all the essential information. For this, MobileTrans is one excellent software that efficiently helps you with backing up important contents of your phone.

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