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How to erase all content and reset my Samsung Galaxy Tablet

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Step 1 of 8

Touch Apps.

Touch Apps.Touch Apps.

Step 2 of 8

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

Step 3 of 8

Scroll to and touch Backup and reset.

Scroll to and touch Backup and reset.Scroll to and touch Backup and reset.

Step 4 of 8

Scroll to and touch Factory data reset.

Scroll to and touch Factory data reset.Scroll to and touch Factory data reset.

Step 5 of 8

Read the warning. Scroll to and touch RESET DEVICE.

Read the warning. Scroll to and touch RESET DEVICE.Read the warning. Scroll to and touch RESET DEVICE.

Step 6 of 8

If you're prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch CONTINUE.

If youIf you

Step 7 of 8

Touch ERASE EVERYTHING.

Touch ERASE EVERYTHING.Touch ERASE EVERYTHING.

Step 8 of 8

The tablet will reboot.

La tablette redémarrera.
  1. Touch Apps.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Scroll to and touch Backup and reset.
  4. Scroll to and touch Factory data reset.
  5. Read the warning. Scroll to and touch RESET DEVICE.
  6. If you're prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch CONTINUE.
  7. Touch ERASE EVERYTHING.
  8. The tablet will reboot.
Applicable to:
All versions of Samsung Galaxy Tab, Tab A, Tab S, Tab S2.