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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy M17e
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a 2026 Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 smartphone powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) with 4GB | 6GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 6.7", PLS LCD, 120Hz, 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 720.0x1600.0 display and is available in Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet.
The Galaxy M17e is equipped with a Li-Ion 6000 mAh, a 50 MP, 1080p@30/60fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 199 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy M17e 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.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off your Samsung Galaxy M17e completely
Press and hold Volume Up + Power for 3+ seconds
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.
Navigate with Volume buttons to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power to select
Highlight 'Factory reset' and press Power to confirm
Wait 1–3 minutes
Select 'Reboot system now'
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