Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy Note5

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2 Galaxy Note5 Frequently Asked Questions:

Did you forget your password, Stuck at the Lock screen and cannot access your Samsung Galaxy Note5? Do you want to know how to factory reset or Hard Reset your Samsung Galaxy Note5 to bypass the lock screen.

Or You just want data soft reset your phone to your defaults. Then you have to learn how to restore defaults in your Samsung Galaxy Note5.

Force Restarting, Hard Resetting or Force Rebooting all refer to the same hard reset procedure on your Samsung Galaxy Note5 smartphone.

Note Your data will be erased when you do a Hard Reset / Wipe Data, Factory Reset on your Galaxy Note5. Do it at your own risk. Make sure you Backup your data if you can access your phone.

How To Hard Reset Galaxy Note5

Let’s learn how to do a Hard Reset or factory reset your Galaxy Note5 by following the below steps.

Hard Reset Galaxy Note5 Using Hardware Buttons

First you have to switch off your Galaxy Note5 before doing a hard reset. Charge your phone to at least 50% before doing the hard reset.
Once your Galaxy Note5 is switched off, press the power button and the Volume Down button and Home Button at the same time and hold them until the phone starts.
Release them when you see the Samsung boot screen logo, you will now be taken to the Samsung System Recovery option.
Once you are in recovery mode selection, Use the volume key to move up and down the list and select the Wipe Data/Factory reset option and press the Power button to confirm.
After that Select the “Yes – delete all user data option” and press the power button again to confirm.
Your Galaxy Note5 phone will restart and all the data will be wiped and the Factory Reset will be completed in a few minutes depending on the data stored on your device.

Hard Reset Galaxy Note5 When Powered On

If you are able to access your Galaxy Note5 smartphone, then we can use the software hard reset option.
Click on the Apps >> Settings app and navigate to General Tab.
Then Choose the Backup and reset option
Then click on the Factory data reset option under Personal Data. And choose Reset Device >> Erase Everything option.
Your device will reboot and this will reset Galaxy Note5 smartphone.

Galaxy Note5 Frequently Asked Questions:

How to hard reset Galaxy Note5 to factory settings?

Press the hard reset buttons which is the Volume down key + Power button + Home button on your Galaxy Note5 and release when you see the Samsung logo.

Can you reset Samsung Galaxy Note5 without password?

Yes, you can reset an Galaxy Note5 without a password.

How do I reset my Galaxy Note5 without a password?

Press the volume down and power button to enter factory reset to rest your device without a password. Note that all your data on your Galaxy Note5 will be erased.

When to do a Hard Reset on Galaxy Note5?

When your Galaxy Note5 does not boot or its glitching or stuck and cannot be used, a hard reset factory reset is the only option.

How do I boot my Galaxy Note5 into recovery mode?

To enter recovery mode on Galaxy Note5, press the volume down + Home button + Power Button at same time together and release all buttons when you see Samsung logo.

I hope this article was helpful. If you had any problems with resetting your Galaxy Note5.

Also, let us know in the comments section below if you face any issues with your Galaxy Note5, we will help you out.

Gowtham V

He is the founder of howtodoninja.com and is an experienced tech writer and a cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for exploring the latest technological advancements. He has 10 years of experience in writing comprehensive how-to guides, tutorials, and reviews on software, hardware, and internet services. With an interest in computer security, he strives to educate users by writing content on how to use technology, and how to also protect their smart devices and personal data from cyber threats. He currently uses a Windows computer, and a Macbook Pro, and tests hundreds of Android phones for writing his reviews and guides.