Samsung Galaxy A14 5G <\/div><\/span> Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)<\/div><\/h1>

Reset your Galaxy A14 5G to factory settings as a final troubleshooting step. Use this method if your device is unresponsive or you can\x27t access the Settings menu.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method<\/a> should be performed.<\/div><\/div>

Perform a factory data reset only if necessary as it removes your Google™<\/span> account and all data including system data, app data and media.<\/div><\/div>

For devices with Android™ Device Protection<\/a> turned on, it\x27s essential that Google sign\u002Din credentials are known prior to completing a factory reset with the device powered off. If credentials are unknown, do one of the following:

Attempt to sign in with any Google account previously used on the device.<\/div><\/li>

Reset the password via the https:\/\/www.google.com\/accounts\/recovery<\/a> website.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

If a pattern, PIN, etc. is or has ever been set up on the device, Google account sign\u002Din<\/a> is required during initial setup.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

With the device powered off, simultaneously press and hold the
Volume up<\/div><\/span> and
Side buttons<\/div><\/span> until the device vibrates and the Samsung Galaxy screen appears then release all buttons.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Android Recovery screen, select
Wipe data \/ factory reset<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
Utilize the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Side button to select.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Select
Factory data reset<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Select
Reboot system now<\/div><\/span> then allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
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Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>