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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA)

Hard ResetAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA)

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) is a 2015 Android 5.0.2 smartphone powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) with 3GB and 128GB | 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.1", Super AMOLED, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum.

The Galaxy S6 edge (USA) is equipped with a Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable, a 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS main camera, a 5 MP, 1440p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 132 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) 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 S6 edge (USA) 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

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Wait 1–3 minutes

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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