If you’re planning to trade, sell, or return your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, you’ll want to factory reset it. These days, thanks to things like reset protection, it’s not quite as easy as simply factory resetting your device. Especially if you plan to get rid of it and not simply give it to a family member, factory resetting a device can also help alleviate some issues that you might be having with that device. So here’s how you can factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
How to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
First things first, you’re going to need to prepare your device for a factory reset. So, make sure you back up your device first. Luckily, with Samsung devices, you can use the Samsung Cloud to back up your device. This saves your system data, and it makes the restore process super easy. This backup method can save call logs, messages, contacts, calendars, alarms, and settings preferences, as well as one UI home screen widget, app layout, and other customization settings, as well as apps and voice recordings.
However, if you plan to leave Samsung and go to another brand, you’ll want to use Google One to back up your device. Google One will really only back up your apps and such, as photos and videos are backed up to Google Photos.
Next, you need to sign out of your Google account(s). If you don’t do this, the person that is going to set up your device won’t be able to without Google account’s email and password. That’s thanks to Device Protection, and prevents someone that might have stolen your device from resetting it and using it as their own.
Factory Resetting the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Now, you’re ready to factory reset your device.
First, head into the Settings app.
Now scroll down to “General Management” and tap on that.
Next, scroll down until you find “Reset” and tap that.
From here, you’ll see a few different options, including simply resetting some settings. But at the very bottom, there is an option for “Factory data reset.” As the option tells you, this will reset your phone to its factory settings, so it’ll be like new. Tap on that button.
On the next screen, you will see a list of everything that will be erased from your phone, including any and all accounts you’re signed into.
Scroll to the bottom and tap on “Reset.”
You’ll now be asked for your lock screen PIN, password, or pattern.
Then select “Delete all“.
If you’re logged in, you’ll be asked for your Samsung account details. Then tap on OK.
It will take some time to factory reset your device, so it’ll take a few minutes before the phone boots up again. But once it does, you’re all set and have a fresh Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Factory reset your Galaxy Z Fold 6 using buttons
If you’re having trouble with the Galaxy Z Fold 6, maybe the screens aren’t working, there is another way you can reset it. Which is by using buttons and going through recovery mode. Here’s how you can do that.
- Turn off your Galaxy Z Fold 6. Hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously and check the Recovery menu in action.
- Click “Wipe data/factory reset”.
- Select “Factory data reset.”
- The system resets your Galaxy Z Fold 6 and reverts to the Recovery menu.
- Select “Reboot system now” and power up your Galaxy Z Fold 6 as usual.
And that’s it. Your Galaxy Z Fold 6 has been factory reset and is ready for repairs, recycling, or other uses.
