Samsung Galaxy A36: How to Perform a Hard Reset via Recovery Mode

Preparing for the Hard Reset

• 💡 Before starting, ensure you have a USB cable connected to the device, especially if you don't know the screen lock.
• ⚠️ If you know your screen lock, you can simply unlock the device, hold the power button and volume down, and select 'power off' to prepare.
• 🔑 If you don't know the screen lock, you'll need to hold the power button and volume down for longer until the screen turns off, then switch to holding the power button and volume up.

Entering Recovery Mode

• 🚀 To enter recovery mode, with the device off and plugged into a cable, hold the power button and volume up.
• ⚡ Release the power button when you see 'Galaxy' on the screen, then press it again to boot into recovery mode.

Performing the Factory Data Reset

• 🎯 Use the volume buttons to navigate and select 'wipe data factory reset', then confirm with the power button.
• ⚙️ Select 'factory data reset' again and confirm with the power button.
• ✅ You will see a 'data wipe complete' message, then select 'reboot system now' with the power button.

Post-Reset Steps

• 🔌 Unplug the cable after confirming 'reboot system now'.
• ⏳ The device will take longer than usual to turn on as it completes the reset process.
• 🏁 Once finished, you will be greeted by the Android setup screen.