Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Hard Reset

Performing a hard reset on your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra restores the phone to its original factory settings — just like when it was brand new. This is useful when your device is lagging, unresponsive, or locked. However, note that it will erase all your data, including apps, files, and settings.

🔧 What is a Hard Reset?

A hard reset (also known as a factory reset) is a process that wipes all data on your phone, restoring it to factory condition. It’s often used to fix serious software issues or remove forgotten lock screens.

⚠️ Important Reminders Before Doing a Hard Reset

• Back up important data – such as photos, contacts, and documents.
• Remove your Google account to avoid FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock:
  • Go to: Settings → Accounts → Google → [Your Account] → Remove
• Charge your battery to at least 50%.
• All data will be permanently erased after the reset.

✅ How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

🔹 Method 1: Through Settings (If your phone is working)

1. Go to Settings → General Management.
2. Tap Reset.
3. Select Factory Data Reset.
4. Tap Reset and confirm with your password or PIN.
5. Tap Delete All and wait 5–10 minutes for the process to finish.

🔹 Method 2: Using Hardware Buttons (If your phone is locked or frozen)

1. Turn off the phone completely.
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power (Side Button) at the same time.
3. When the Samsung logo appears, release only the Power button but keep holding Volume Up.
4. Wait for the Android Recovery Menu to appear.
5. Use the Volume buttons to highlight Wipe data/factory reset and press Power to select.
6. Choose Factory data reset → Confirm.
7. When done, select Reboot system now.

🔒 Factory Reset Protection (FRP)

If your Google account is still linked, your phone will ask for it after the reset. This is part of Android’s Factory Reset Protection feature — designed to keep your data safe. Make sure to remove your Google account before performing a reset unless you remember your login credentials.

📌 After the Reset

• Set up your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra like new.
• Restore your backup if available.
• Sign back into your Google and Samsung accounts.

🧩 Tip: Always back up your files before resetting to avoid permanent data loss.