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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is a 2021 Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 smartphone powered by the Exynos 850 (8 nm) with 4GB and 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.3", PLS LCD, 720.0x1480.0 display and is available in Black.
The Galaxy XCover 5 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 172 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 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 XCover 5 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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