12+If the phone hangs on the Samsung logo after a reset, go back into Recovery Mode and select "Wipe cache partition."
: In the menu, select "Wipe data/factory reset" then "Factory data reset" . Post-Reset Requirements
If you are locked out of your device, follow these updated steps for 2026: : Completely turn off the F+ SA55 Button Combination : Press and hold the Volume Down buttons simultaneously Vibration Alert : Release the button once the phone vibrates, but continue holding Volume Down Navigate Menu : Use the Volume buttons to scroll to "Wipe data/factory reset" and press the button to select it Confirm Erase : Scroll to "Yes - erase all data" (or "Factory data reset") and confirm with the : After the process finishes, select "Reboot system now" Secondary Unlock Methods Google Account (Find My Device)
If you can't power off because it asks for a PIN, hold the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously until the screen goes black.
If the phone hangs on the Samsung logo after a reset, go back into Recovery Mode and select "Wipe cache partition."
: In the menu, select "Wipe data/factory reset" then "Factory data reset" . Post-Reset Requirements
If you are locked out of your device, follow these updated steps for 2026: : Completely turn off the F+ SA55 Button Combination : Press and hold the Volume Down buttons simultaneously Vibration Alert : Release the button once the phone vibrates, but continue holding Volume Down Navigate Menu : Use the Volume buttons to scroll to "Wipe data/factory reset" and press the button to select it Confirm Erase : Scroll to "Yes - erase all data" (or "Factory data reset") and confirm with the : After the process finishes, select "Reboot system now" Secondary Unlock Methods Google Account (Find My Device)
If you can't power off because it asks for a PIN, hold the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously until the screen goes black.
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