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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is a 2025 Android 16, One UI 8.5 smartphone powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) with 12GB and 128GB | 256GB | 2TB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 11.0", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak), 1600.0x2560.0 display and is available in Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver.
The Galaxy Tab S11 is equipped with a Li-Po 8400 mAh, a 13 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 12 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) configuration. It weighs 469 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 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 S11 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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