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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)

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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA) is a 2016 Android 6.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) with 4GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.1", Super AMOLED, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum.

The Galaxy S7 (USA) is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable, a 12 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 152 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy S7 (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 S7 (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

7

Wait 1–3 minutes

8

Select 'Reboot system now'

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