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, it’s better to backup your all data like Contacts, Emails, SMS, etc. from your device. If you are ready, then let’s see how to reset Samsung Galaxy Tab.
If the problem 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 but keep pressing the “Volume-up” button
- When recovery screen appears you can press “Volume Up/Down” buttons to navigate and select “wipe data / Factory reset” by pressing the “Home” or “Power” button (Depends on Galaxy Tab model).
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"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
Can you tell me model# of Galaxy Tab you are using, so i can fix the guide.
For mine, Tab S, Model # SM-T807V, you have to hold volume up, power, and then the home button. When the Samsung logo appears, let go of the power button and the home button, and the reboot menu will appear in small, blue letters in the top left corner (holding it horizontally). Then use the volume up and down buttons to scroll to wipe data/factory reset on the menu..
I have a SM-T530NU
THANK YOU!!!. I was trying The power button for the past 3 weeks. Stupid P1000
The model is GT-P1000
Thanks for notifying another model, now its fixed.
how many minutes do i wait.. i did it but it shows an icon and nothings happen.. my model is g-p1000..tnx
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
how long that i have to wait when i wipe data/restore factory setting?
my model is GT-P1000
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?
I have the same problem. Have you figure it out ?
And me. Device stuck with Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!
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
awwwwww thanks sooooooo much that was very helpful. it helped me to get my phone back
Thanks Scuzzy! it worked, you've been very helpful.
I need help whit how change the tab to chinees version GT-P1000R 2..2 P1000RUXJJ6
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...!
I pressed that thing and now I have my problem. How can I translate my galaxy tab in english again? Help me please
check this guide to change Galaxy Tab Language http://www.trickyways.com/2010/12/how-to-change-language-on-samsung-galaxy-tab/
thnx it worked :D!!
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