{"id":95682,"date":"2023-05-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=95682"},"modified":"2024-05-31T01:20:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:20:50","slug":"how-to-factory-reset-your-samsung-galaxy-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-factory-reset-your-samsung-galaxy-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Factory Reset Your Samsung Galaxy Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Factory resetting your Samsung Galaxy Watch<\/a> is an excellent way to troubleshoot recurring performance issues or glitches. Samsung also recommends resetting your Galaxy Watch before selling or giving it away.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resetting Samsung Galaxy Watches to factory default is straightforward, but the steps may vary depending on your watch model and software version. This tutorial covers different ways to factory reset all Samsung Galaxy Watch models.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Resetting your Galaxy Watch<\/a> to factory default erases everything on the watch\u2014apps, personal information, health data, etc. If you\u2019re factory resetting your Galaxy Watch to fix an issue, we recommend backing up your data first.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also advise charging your Samsung Galaxy Watch to at least 50% battery level before factory resetting it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back Up Your Samsung Galaxy Watch\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Connect your Galaxy Watch to your Android device and follow the steps below to back up your watch\u2019s data.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Tap the Settings icon<\/span> on your watch\u2019s home screen or Quick Settings panel.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Next, head to General<\/span> > Reset<\/span>, and tap Back up data<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Alternatively, open the Galaxy Wearable app, go to Watch settings<\/span> > Accounts and backup<\/span>, and tap Back up data<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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    1. Choose the data you want to back up or tap Select all<\/span> to back up everything on your Galaxy Watch. Tap Back up<\/span> at the bottom of the page to proceed.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Wait while the app backs up your watch\u2019s data to your Samsung account and tap Done<\/span> when completed.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Factory Reset Your Galaxy Watch from the Settings App\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Open the Settings<\/span> app on your Galaxy Watch, tap General<\/span>, and select Reset<\/span> at the bottom of the page. Your Galaxy Watch will shut down and reboot after the factory reset.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Factory Reset Your Galaxy Watch Using Recovery\/Reboot Mode\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If your Galaxy Watch is freezing, unresponsive, or won\u2019t turn on, you can factory reset it by booting into recovery or reboot mode.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Press and hold the Power<\/span> button (or Home<\/span> key) and Back<\/span> key for 10-15 seconds.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. Press the Home<\/span>\/Power<\/span> key repeatedly till a \u201cRebooting\u2026\u201d message appears on the screen. That\u2019ll open your Galaxy Watch\u2019s \u201cReboot Mode\u201d screen.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Press the Home key<\/span> to navigate to Recovery<\/span>. Afterward, hold the Home key<\/span> to boot into recovery mode.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            If you have a Galaxy Watch3 or older model, selecting Recovery (in step #3) will start the factory reset process. Proceed to step #4 if you have the Galaxy Watch4 or newer models. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Use the Back button<\/span> to navigate to Wipe data\/factory reset<\/span> and press the Home key<\/span> to select the option.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              1. On the confirmation screen, press the Back key<\/span> to select Factory data reset<\/span> and press the Home button<\/span> to start the reset.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                Factory Reset Your Galaxy Using the Galaxy Wearable App\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your Android phone and follow these steps.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Tap Watch settings<\/span>, select General<\/span>, and tap Reset<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Tap the Reset<\/span> button to start the factory reset operation.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy Watch on an iPhone\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  You can also remotely factory reset your Galaxy Watch using the iOS Galaxy Watch app. Open the Galaxy Watch on your iPhone, go to General<\/span> > Reset<\/span>, and tap Reset<\/span> on the confirmation screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  What to Do After Resetting Your Galaxy Watch\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  If you\u2019re selling your Galaxy Watch or giving it away, Samsung recommends unpairing it from your phone after a reset. If you performed a factory reset to troubleshoot an issue, restore your backup data when setting up your watch.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Restore Your Data\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  Your Galaxy Watch should reboot after the factory reset process. Bring your watch close to your phone, turn on Bluetooth, and follow the steps to restore your watch\u2019s data.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Start<\/span> on the welcome screen. Wait for the app to detect your watch and select your watch on the list of devices.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Next, tap Confirm<\/span> if the verification code in the app matches the code displayed on your watch screen.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                    1. Sign in to your Google account and select the backup you want to restore.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                      1. Choose parts of the backup data you want to restore and tap the Restore<\/span> button to proceed.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Tap Next<\/span> to continue setting up your watch when the Galaxy Wearable app restores your data.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        How to Unpair Samsung Galaxy Watch\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        Open your phone\u2019s Bluetooth settings menu, select your Galaxy Watch<\/span>, tap Unpair<\/span>, and select Unpair<\/span> on the pop-up.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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                        A Fresh Start\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        These are the reset methods for Samsung Galaxy Watches. Remember that the steps may differ depending on your watch model and operating system. Contact Samsung Support<\/a> if you have trouble resetting your Galaxy Watch to factory default settings.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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