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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G
Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

2026-10-05 21:41:08.944

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G
Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

Reset your Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G to factory settings as a final troubleshooting step. Use this method if your device is unresponsive or you can't access the Settings menu.

Before you begin

If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method should be performed.
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 essential that Google sign-in credentials are known before 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 needed during initial setup.

Steps

  1. With the device powered off, press and hold the
    Power / side button
     and
    Volume up button
     on the edge of the tablet until the Samsung Galaxy screen appears, then release the Power / side button but continue holding the Volume Up button.
  2. From the Android Recovery screen, select
    Wipe data/factory reset
    .
    Use the Volume buttons to cycle through available options and the Power / side button to select.
  3. Select
    Factory data reset
    .
  4. Select
    Reboot system now
     then allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.
Activate / Set Up Device