How to Factory Reset Android Phone without Password (2025 Tutorial)
1Performing a factory reset (hard reset) on an Android phone without a password is a solution for a frozen or locked device, as you mentioned earlier with your Samsung Galaxy phone. This process wipes all data, including the lock screen password, and restores the phone to its factory state.
Since the phone may be frozen, I’ll focus on using Recovery Mode, which doesn’t require a password or access to settings. Below are the general steps for most Android phones, with notes for Samsung Galaxy and other brands, optimized for clarity and speed.
Steps to Factory Reset an Android Phone without Password
Power Off the Phone (If Possible):
If the phone is frozen, try a soft reset:
Press and hold the Power button for 10-20 seconds, or Power + Volume Down together, until it restarts or powers off.
Device-specific soft reset:
Samsung Galaxy: Power + Volume Down for 10-20 seconds.
Google Pixel: Power for 30 seconds or Power + Volume Down for 10 seconds.
Xiaomi/OnePlus: Power for 10-20 seconds.
Motorola: Power + Volume Down for 10-20 seconds.
If it won’t power off, let the battery drain or plug the phone into a charger for 1-2 minutes to ensure sufficient power.
Enter Recovery Mode:
With the phone off, press and hold the appropriate key combination until the Recovery Mode menu appears:
General Method: Power + Volume Up for 10-20 seconds.
Samsung Galaxy:
Older models (with Home button, e.g., Galaxy S7): Power + Volume Up + Home.
Newer models (e.g., Galaxy S23, A54): Connect a USB-C cable to a charger/computer, then press Power + Volume Up.
Google Pixel: Power + Volume Down, release at bootloader, then navigate to Recovery Mode with Volume buttons and select with Power.
Xiaomi: Power + Volume Up.
OnePlus/Motorola: Power + Volume Down or Power + Volume Up (model-dependent).
Release buttons when the Android logo, “No command,” or Recovery Mode menu appears.
If “No command” shows, press Power + Volume Up briefly to access the menu (common on Pixel or stock Android).
Navigate to Factory Reset:
Use Volume Up/Down to scroll to Wipe data/factory reset (may be labeled “Factory data reset” on some devices).
Press the Power button to select it.
Confirm the Reset:
A confirmation screen may appear. Use Volume buttons to highlight Yes (or “Confirm”) and press the Power button.
The reset will erase all data, including the password, apps, and settings. This takes 30-60 seconds.
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