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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Hard ResetAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat)

How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Alpha

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a 2014 Android 4.4.4 smartphone powered by the Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) with 2GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 4.7", Super AMOLED, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue.

The Galaxy Alpha is equipped with a Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable, a 12 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps main camera, a 1 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 115 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy Alpha via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.

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All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.

1

Power off your Samsung Galaxy Alpha completely

2

Press and hold Volume Up + Power for 3+ seconds

3

Release both when the Samsung logo appears If the buttons alone don't work, connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable first.

4

Navigate with Volume buttons to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power to select

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Highlight 'Factory reset' and press Power to confirm

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Wait 1–3 minutes

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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