How to do a hard reset on the Samsung Galaxy S21

Most users don't normally need to hard reset their devices frequently. However, sometimes, it does become necessary to perform this procedure. It's simple enough and the steps are easy to follow. The steps work exactly the same on all Galaxy S21 series devices.

What is a hard reset and why is it useful?

A hard reset is useful to return your device to its original factory settings. It should be treated as a last resort for troubleshooting any issues with your device. That's because all of your data will be wiped during the hard reset. It's always important to create a backup of your data before proceeding with the hard reset.

How to hard reset a Galaxy S21 series phone

Step 1: Connect your Galaxy S21 series device to a PC using the original USB-C cable.

Step 2: Power off the device using the side key or the power icon in Quick Toggles.

Step 3: Press and hold the volume up and side key. Release them when the Samsung Galaxy logo appears.

Step 4: Use the volume down key to navigate to the “Wipe data/factory reset” option and press the side key to select it.

Video Guide

You can use our video on how to hard reset a Galaxy S21 series device to easily understand all of the steps you need to do for this procedure.