How to Reset Samsung Galaxy Tab to Factory Settings

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A factory reset will reset your Samsung Galaxy Tab to factory settings and your all data on the device will be removed. So before doing the reset process its better to backup your all data like Contacts, Emails, SMS, etc. from your device. If you are ready then lets see how to reset Samsung Galaxy Tab.

reset-galaxy-tabIf your device hangs and unresponsive some time due to any application then try to remove this application. To reboot unresponsive Samsung Galaxy Tab, press and hold the “Power” button for about 10 seconds your device will reboot automatically.

If problem still persists and Galaxy Tab is unresponsive again then its better to hard reset / restore to factory settings.

Reset Galaxy Tab from Android OS

  • Menu > Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset
  • Read and follow the on screen instruction carefully.

Reset Galaxy Tab with Hardware Keys

If Android OS is not loading then you can hard reset Galaxy Tab using hardware Keys combination.

  • Make sure tab is turned off, Press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds to turn it off.
  • Press and hold the “Volume Up” and “Power” buttons at the same time, when logo appears on the screen release the “Power” button and continue press the “Volume” button
  • When recovery screen appears use “Volume Up/Down” buttons to navigate and select “wipe data / Factory reset” by pressing the “Home” or “Power” button (Depends on Galaxy Tab model).

So also:

How to reset Samsung Galaxy S

How to root Galaxy Tab

How to capture Galaxy Tab screenshot

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and even more Galaxy Tab tricks …

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Posted in: Android on December 4, 2010

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  1. kjs1977 14 December 2010 at 12:17 am #

    “When recovery screen appears use “Volume Up/Down” buttons to navigate and select “wipe data / Factory reset” by pressing the “Power” button.”

    You actually need to press the home key on the Tab, not the power button

    Reply
    • trickYguY 14 December 2010 at 3:02 am #

      Can you tell me model# of Galaxy Tab you are using, so i can fix the guide.

      Reply
  2. kjs1977 14 December 2010 at 3:04 am #

    The model is GT-P1000

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    • trickYguY 14 December 2010 at 3:28 am #

      Thanks for notifying another model, now its fixed.

      Reply
  3. napstery 9 January 2011 at 8:30 pm #

    how many minutes do i wait.. i did it but it shows an icon and nothings happen.. my model is g-p1000..tnx

    Reply
  4. Zamuel 27 January 2011 at 11:08 am #

    My SGT z4root already, then i try to u a bettery icon for SGS only, then i reboot, it just hold at ” SAMSUNG　” logo.
    i have try to use “Power” key + “Volume” Up to reset, but not work.. please help me ASAP. thanks

    Reply
  5. zeroLink 17 February 2011 at 9:45 am #

    how long that i have to wait when i wipe data/restore factory setting?

    my model is GT-P1000

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    • hoam 3 May 2011 at 7:26 am #

      I have the same problem. When I select the wipe data option. The icon shows up but never goes away. I waited in excess of 1 hour.

      Any one with an insight into this issue?

      Reply
      • NETO 13 June 2011 at 8:17 pm #

        I have the same problem. Have you figure it out ?

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        • xHET 19 July 2011 at 12:55 am #

          And me. Device stuck with Downloading… Do not turn off Target!!

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      • Scuzzy 13 October 2011 at 11:00 pm #

        Here’s some trick for GT-P1000….

        wipe data option > touch the android icon on screen > confirm wipe of all user data? > choose “YES” by Volume Down Key > press “Home” key to confirm > touch the android icon on screen again > choose “reboot the system now” >press “Home” key to confirm

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        • latty 1 April 2012 at 9:16 pm #

          awwwwww thanks sooooooo much that was very helpful. it helped me to get my phone back

          Reply
  6. Calvyin 8 September 2011 at 4:41 am #

    I need help whit how change the tab to chinees version GT-P1000R 2..2 P1000RUXJJ6

    Reply
  7. vionanci 19 September 2011 at 11:25 am #

    Hi, I had the “Freeze” problem and I follow this guide to do the factory reset using the volume & power button, to get the wipe data option…and I succeeded. Nice!! Works fine with my Samy P1000

    Thanks for the sharing…!

    Reply
  8. ako 21 October 2011 at 9:21 am #

    I pressed that thing and now I have my problem. How can I translate my galaxy tab in english again? Help me please

    Reply
  9. darryl 13 November 2011 at 9:22 pm #

    thnx it worked :D !!

    Reply
  10. Tom 20 April 2012 at 5:56 am #

    Hi, I am having a bit of a problem with my Samsung Galaxy Tab. It is stuck on the boot screen (Galaxy Tab and underneath says SAMSUNG). It is also not responding when trying to make it go into recovery mode.

    Any help would be great,
    Thanks.

    -Tom

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  11. JASON 1 August 2012 at 10:53 pm #

    Hi could you help me I just rooted my phone and everytime I get to open my gt p1000 their is a 6sec blank screen after the Samsung logo please help I’m really desperate.

    Reply
  12. Jose 19 November 2012 at 3:50 pm #

    Hi, I have tried to restore my P1000 using the wipe data / factory reset process and now my tablet is showing “flashing” the provider logtype and don’t working properly. He didn’t restore.

    Reply
  13. ryan 27 February 2013 at 1:11 pm #

    HELLO MY I RESET MY GALAXY TAB AND NOW IT WONT LET ME WATCH ANY INTERNET MOVIES AT ALL, PLEASE HELP

    Reply

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