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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) is a 2020 Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 smartphone powered by the Exynos 7904 (14 nm) with 3GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 8.4", TFT LCD, 1200.0x1920.0 display and is available in Mocha.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) is equipped with a Li-Po 5000 mAh, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 309 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) 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 Tab A 8.4 (2020) 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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