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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

Here's how to factory / hard reset your Galaxy Watch3 if the screen freezes or call, app, audio or sync issues occur and the device won’t start up.

Performing a factory data reset removes all data from the device. Only perform a reset if absolutely necessary.

If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method should be performed.

Read these instructions in their entirety before attempting.

Ensure your watch is powered off.

If necessary, use steps 1-2 of the Restart Device Preferred Method to power the watch off.

Press and hold the

Home / Power button

and the

Back button

simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds until 'Rebooting' appears at the bottom of the screen then release.

Press the

Home / Power button

twice until the 'Select REBOOT MODE' screen appears.

Select

Recovery

Selected when the word appears blue.

Press the Home / Power button to cycle through options.

When 'Recovery' is highlighted as seen in the image above, press and hold the

Home / Power button

until the device reboots again.

Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.