How to Hard Reset SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold 7 Using Recovery Mode

Preparing for the Reset

• 💡 Before starting, ensure you have a USB cable connected to your computer.
• ⚠️ Note that accessing recovery mode might require unlocking the device or entering your screen lock if prompted when powering off.

Entering Recovery Mode

• 📱 First, power off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 completely.
• ⚡ To enter recovery mode, simultaneously hold the power button and the volume up button.
• 🔌 As soon as you start holding these buttons, plug in the USB cable.
• 📲 Release the power button when you see the Samsung and Galaxy logos, but continue holding the volume up button.
• 🔌 Once the recovery mode screen appears, you can disconnect the USB cable.

Performing the Factory Reset

• 🖱️ Use the volume buttons to navigate to the 'wipe data/factory reset' option.
• ✅ Confirm your selection by pressing the power button.
• 🔄 Select 'factory data reset' to proceed.
• ⏳ The device will display messages indicating it's formatting data, and then 'data wipe complete'.

Rebooting and Setup

• 🚀 With 'reboot system now' selected by default, press the power button to restart the device.
• ⏳ The phone will reboot and continue the reset process in the background, which typically takes about a minute.
• ✨ Upon completion, you will be greeted with the Android setup screen, ready for you to configure your phone.