Due to inactivity, your session will end in approximately 2 minutes. Extend your session by clicking OK below.

Due to inactivity, your session has expired. Please sign in again to continue.

2025-05-15 03:48:54.559

Samsung Galaxy Tab E - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

Here's how to factory / hard reset your Galaxy Tab E if the screen freezes or app, audio or sync issues occur and the device won’t start up.
  • Perform a factory data reset only if necessary as it removes your Google™ account and all data including system data, app data and media.
  • For devices with Android™ Device Protection turned on, it's imperative Google sign-in credentials are known prior to completing a factory reset with the device powered off. If credentials are unknown, do one of the following:
  • If a pattern, PIN, etc. is or has ever been set up on the device, Google account sign-in is required during initial setup.
  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
    If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method should be performed.
  2. Press and hold the
    Volume up
     and
    Home buttons
    on the edge of the device.
  3. While continuing to hold Volume up and Home, press and hold the
    Power button
     until the Samsung screen appears then release but continue to hold volume up and home until the Android system recovery screen appears.
  4. From the Android recovery screen, select
    wipe data/factory reset
    .
    Utilize the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Power button to select.
  5. Select
    Yes
    .
    Allow several seconds for the factory data reset to complete.
  6. Select
    Reboot system now
    .
    Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.
    If applicable, set up your device.