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How to Factory Reset — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Factory ResetAndroid 17

How to Factory Reset — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a 2026 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm). It features a Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) display and is available in Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4800 mAh, a 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) configuration.

Factory resetting your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 through the Settings menu is the easiest way to erase all personal data and restore the device to factory defaults. This method is ideal when the phone is still accessible and functional. All apps, contacts, photos and accounts will be permanently removed so ensure you have backed up everything important first.

All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.

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On your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: open Settings

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Tap 'General management'

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Tap 'Reset'

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Tap 'Factory data reset'

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Scroll down and tap 'Reset'

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Enter your PIN or fingerprint

7

Tap 'Delete all'

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