If you want to restore your Samsung Galaxy S5 to factory settings to sell it or even just start over its a pretty standard and simple process. Of course it is important to wipe all data including photos, contacts, apps, and accounts before giving up your device to anyone. Personal security is a huge issue in the smartphone world and wiping all data ensures your personal information is safe and completely deleted from the device.
We recommend having your Galaxy S5 completely charged and even plugged in during this process to ensure it does not die during the factory reset. If your GS5 dies during the process it could cause permanent damage to the device.
How to Reset the Galaxy S5 to Factory Settings
- swipe down your notification bar and select the Gear icon for settings
- navigate to the “User and Backup” section
- select “Backup and reset”
- select “Factory Data Reset”
- review the next screen and verify everything to be deleted
- finally tap “Reset Device” and wait for the process to complete.
- Congrats your GS5 is back to its factory condition!
If you have an SDcard in the phone be sure to take it out as this process will keep the card in tact and odds are that is where you have all your photos and things that you want to keep. If you have any issues with the process or feel we have missed something please leave us a comment below. We hope this helps you factory reset your Galaxy S5.