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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is a 2021 Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 smartphone powered by the Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China with 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.2", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak), 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink.

The Galaxy S21 5G is equipped with a Li-Ion 4000 mAh, a 12 MP, 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS main camera, a 10 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) configuration. It weighs 169 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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.

1

Power off your Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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'

5

Press Power to select

6

Highlight 'Factory reset' and press Power to confirm

7

Wait 1–3 minutes

8

Select 'Reboot system now'

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