{"id":8250,"date":"2020-02-10T04:50:43","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T12:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/?p=8250"},"modified":"2024-07-17T14:36:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T21:36:31","slug":"samsung-galaxy-factory-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/8250\/samsung-galaxy-factory-reset","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Factory Reset Isn\u2019t Enough: 4 Steps to Permanently Erase Your Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>It takes more than a factory rest to permanently wipe personal data from your Samsung Galaxy. Here\u2019s how to completely erase your Galaxy so you can safely sell it<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You know how important it is to erase your data before you sell your Samsung Galaxy, but a standard factory reset can still leave your personal photos, videos, contacts, bank accounts and other data exposed to savvy hackers (or anyone who downloads Android recovery software). Here\u2019s what you need to do to permanently and completely reset your Samsung Galaxy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/Samsung-Phone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton1&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\">Samsung Galaxy To Sell? Find Cash &#038; Trade In Value \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Does a factory reset remove all data?<\/h2>\n<p>A standard Samsung Galaxy factory reset does not erase all data from your phone. Rather, it encrypts data and \u201chides\u201d it from the operating system. Savvy hackers and even free Android recovery software can discover and unencrypt your master token, which is used to unlock your data.<\/p>\n<p>In one experiment, security firm <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.avast.com\/2014\/07\/08\/tens-of-thousands-of-americans-sell-themselves-online-every-day\/\">Avast<\/a> purchased 20 factory reset Android phones on eBay. They were able to recover more than 40,000 photos (including family photos of children and personal photos of women) plus Google search histories, emails, text messages, contact names and even a loan application.<\/p>\n<h2>How to completely erase a Samsung Galaxy phone<\/h2>\n<p>If you truly want to protect your data, you can\u2019t settle for a factory reset. Instead, you need to overwrite your phone with dummy data so that even if it is recovered, it won\u2019t include any trace of your personal information. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h3>STEP 1: Back up your Samsung Galaxy<\/h3>\n<p>You might have automatic backups enabled, but it\u2019s a good idea to take a manual backup via Google or Samsung Cloud just in case. That way, you can restore your settings, apps and other data on a new device.<\/p>\n<p><b>Google manual backup<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; ACCOUNTS AND BACKUP &gt; BACKUP AND RESTORE<\/li>\n<li>Tap GOOGLE ACCOUNT<\/li>\n<li>Tap BACK UP NOW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Samsung Cloud manual backup<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; ACCOUNTS AND BACKUP &gt; BACKUP AND RESTORE<\/li>\n<li>Tap SAMSUNG CLOUD<\/li>\n<li>Select BACKUP THIS PHONE<\/li>\n<li>Tap SELECT ALL<\/li>\n<li>Tap BACK UP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9przgkCO2iA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can back up your data to an SD card or external USB storage device with Samsung Smart Switch.<\/p>\n<p><b><em>NOTE<\/em><\/b><em>: Steps might vary slightly between Galaxy models. If you can\u2019t find backup options, search your phone for \u201cbackup\u201d and\/or \u201caccounts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-callout bg-phones\">\n<h3 class=\"h2\">Did you know? Many phones are worth $100+. Find the value of your phone.<\/h3>\n<table class=\"post-callout__link-grid link-count-6\">\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/iPhone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetiphone&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\">iPhone<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/Samsung-Phone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetsamsung&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\">Samsung<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/google\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetgoogle&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\">Google<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/oneplus\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetoneplus&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\">OnePlus<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/lg\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetlg&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\">LG<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/motorola\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetmotorola&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\">Motorola<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>STEP 2: Disable security tools and accounts<\/h3>\n<p>Turn off and disable security tools and accounts that lock your phone, track its location and prevent others from using it.<\/p>\n<p><b>Remove your microSD card<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you have a microSD card, be sure to remove it \u2013 especially if it contains photos, files or app data.<\/p>\n<p><b>Disable Samsung Find My Mobile (if enabled)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; BIOMETRICS AND SECURITY &gt; FIND MY MOBILE<\/li>\n<li>Select your account (you\u2019ll need to enter your Samsung password)<\/li>\n<li>Tap MORE &gt; REMOVE ACCOUNT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Disable Find My Device<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; BIOMETRICS AND SECURITY &gt; FIND MY DEVICE<\/li>\n<li>Toggle off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Disable lock screen<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; LOCK SCREEN &gt; LOCK SCREEN TYPE<\/li>\n<li>Tap NONE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Remove your Google account<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; ACCOUNTS AND BACKUP &gt; ACCOUNTS<\/li>\n<li>Select your Google account<\/li>\n<li>Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>NOTE<\/b>: <em>If you have multiple Google accounts connected to your phone, remove them all. <\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lsVoQ7f2tzI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/Samsung-Phone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton2&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\">How Much Can You Sell A Samsung Galaxy For? Find Out \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>STEP 3: Encrypt your data<\/h3>\n<p>Encrypting your data makes it impossible to access without a password, which the future owner of your Samsung Galaxy won\u2019t have. If you have a Galaxy S7 or more recent phone, your data is already encrypted (unless you turned encryption off). Steps vary by model, but if you have a Samsung Galaxy S6 or older phone you will generally need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; LOCK SCREEN AND SECURITY &gt; OTHER SECURITY SETTINGS<\/li>\n<li>Tap ENCRYPT DEVICE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFwklV23ZYw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you have a Galaxy S7 or newer phone, you just need to make sure Strong Protection is enabled:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; BIOMETRICS AND SECURITY &gt; OTHER SECURITY SETTINGS<\/li>\n<li>Toggle STRONG PROTECTION on (if it\u2019s not already)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B-Bj3ZCFSW0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>STEP 4: Factory reset your Samsung Galaxy<\/h3>\n<p>Now you can perform a standard Samsung Galaxy factory reset. Steps will vary by model, but if you have a Samsung Galaxy S6 or older phone you will generally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; BACKUP AND RESET &gt; FACTORY DATA RESET<\/li>\n<li>Tap RESET PHONE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h99XH7MucjY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you have a newer model like a Galaxy S10, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse to SETTINGS &gt; GENERAL MANAGEMENT &gt; RESET<\/li>\n<li>Tap FACTORY DATA RESET and confirm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HU6mVwxrcXw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t find the right screen, search your phone for \u201creset.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>STEP 4: Overwrite old data<\/h3>\n<p>This is an optional step, but it\u2019s the only way to guarantee your data is completely wiped from your Samsung Galaxy. That\u2019s because your operating system will overwrite your old, encrypted data with the new data.<\/p>\n<p>You can do it manually by loading your phone\u2019s hard drive with large files (like videos) until it\u2019s full, but that\u2019s a tedious process. An easier option is to use a third-party app like <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard\">Secure Erase<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.palmtronix.shreddit.v1\">Shreddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve finished overwriting data, factory reset your Samsung Galaxy one more time to hide the dummy data and so a new user can set up the phone. Now, it\u2019s ready to sell \u2013 completely clean and free of any personal data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/Samsung-Phone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton3&amp;fte=samsung-galaxy-factory-reset\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\">Trade In Values Compared: How To Sell A Samsung Galaxy For More \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It takes more than a factory rest to permanently wipe personal data from your Samsung Galaxy. 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