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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a 2023 Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) with 12GB | 8GB and 1TB | 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 6.8", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak), 1440.0x3088.0 display and is available in Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with a Li-Ion 5000 mAh, a 200 MP, 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS main camera, a 12 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 234 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 S23 Ultra 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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