Samsung Galaxy Watch - Factory Data Reset (Powered On)
Here's how to factory / hard reset your Galaxy Watch if the screen freezes or call, app, audio or sync issues occur.
A factory data reset may help with a blank or frozen screen, apps crashing or freezing, touchscreen problems, can't hear, device making noises, can't make or receive calls, and device won't sync.
Performing a factory data reset removes all data from the device. Mobile network settings are not reset. To remove the mobile network settings, reset network settings first. Only perform a reset if absolutely necessary.
- An alternate reset method is available if the device can't be powered on and is unresponsive.
- Personal data (e.g., alarms, messages, watch faces, etc.) can be backed up to Samsung's servers.
- From the watch screen, press theHome buttonto open the apps screen.
- TapSettings.
- TapGeneral.
- TapReset.
- TapNext.
- TapResetto confirm.If applicable, set up your device.