How to Factory Reset Samsung Phone/Tablet without Password

Things You Need to Know Before You Factory Reset a Samsung without Password

Before you factory reset Samsung without password, you need to know a few things.

First, you will lose all of your phone or tablet's data that is not backed up or isn't stored in a different device, like a computer. If you have automatic backup turned on, the good news is that you are able to restore your backed-up data after performing a factory reset on your Samsung.

Secondly, find out whether you remember the Google account password that you're using on the device. The device may get locked due to FRP (Factory Reset Protection). If that happens, then that's another story to remove the FRP lock on Samsung.

Factory reset is an irreversible action, so think carefully before you make that move. If you're sure you'd like to reset your Samsung device, follow the below 4 tips on how to factory reset Samsung without password.

Way 1: One Click to Factory Reset Samsung without Password

If you want to know how to reset Samsung phone/tablet without password in the easiest possible way, Tenorshare 4uKey for Android is your answer. With 4uKey for Android, you can factory reset your device without password in just a few minutes. Even if you have little to none experience with such tasks, 4uKey for Android will help you remove any screen locks from your Samsung device and let you regain access to your device. In case you're stuck at Google verification after reset, you can still use this tool to bypass Samsung FRP with a few clicks.

That said, let's talk about how you can factory reset Samsung without password via 4uKey for Android.

• Download and install Tenorshare 4uKey for Android on your computer. It’s available for Windows PCs, as well as for Macs.

  
  

• Open 4uKey for Android on your computer, connect your smartphone or tablet to the computer using a USB cable and then on the main interface, select "Remove Screen Lock."

  

• Now select the first option — Remove Screen Lock. Note: the second option only works on old Samsung devices.

  

• Read the disclaimer carefully; be noted that this process will erase all of your data from the smartphone. Then click Start when you finish.

  

• During the password removal process, you'll be asked to put your device into recovery mode, so follow the instructions.

  

• Wait for the password removal process to conclude, and your phone or tablet will be factory reset automatically.

  

Way 2: Factory Reset Samsung Phone/Tablet without Password Using Buttons

If you don’t have a PC and want to know how to factory reset Samsung without password without a computer, this section has got you covered.

You see, all Android phones have a recovery mode where all the nifty features, like the ability to reset the device, are located. You need to press a special combination of buttons on your phone to enter it. Below we'll show you how to factory reset Samsung S21/Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 without password using this method.

• Power off your device and wait a few seconds.

• Press the Power button and Volume up button at the same time until the device vibrates and the Samsung Galaxy logo appears.

  Note: If your Samsung tablet comes with a home button, then press the Home button, Volume Up button and Power button Simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears then release.

• When your Samsung device enters into the recovery mode, use the volume keys to navigate the menu and select Wipe data/factory reset using the Power button.
• Next, scroll down using the Volume down buttons and press the Power button to select Factory data reset.

• Once complete, select Reboot system now and Wait for the reset to complete.

  

When your device reboots, it will be set back to its factory defaults, so follow the instructions to set up your device. In case Google account sign-in is required during initial setup and you forget your Google account password, refer to this post: How to Bypass Google Verification After Factory Reset

Way 3: Remotely Reset Samsung Phone/Tablet without Password

The third method you can use to factory reset Samsung without password to erase the device using Google Find My Device service. Google's Find My web app comes with a handy feature that lets you remotely wipe and reset your device Android device without password. But for this method to work, you need your Google account credentials, plus your phone must be connected to the internet.

With that said, here's how to factory reset Samsung phone/tablet without password via a remote wipe.

• Open Google Find My Device on your computer and log in to your Google account that is linked with your locked device
• Select the locked device from the left sidebar menu.

• Select "ERASE Device" from the options present.

  
• Then hit the green "ERASE DEVICE" button again to confirm. (You may be asked to verify your Google account.)

When the data erase process is done, your phone will be successfully reset.

Way 4: Factory Reset Samsung without Password via Samsung Find My Mobile

Just like Google, Samsung also has its Find My Mobile servive that you can use to reset your Samsung device without password remotely. The only difference is that you need your Samsung account credentials. If you do know your Samsung account's credentials, here's perform a Samsung phone/tablet factory reset without password.

• Open Samsung Find My Mobile on your computer or other available devices.

• Log in to your Samsung account and find the device you want to reset from the left side, then click the Erase data option from the right pane.

  

• When the "Erase phone data" window pops up, click the Erase button to start factor resetting your Samsung device without password.

  

• When the resetting process is complete, you'll see a window saying Your Samsung XX has been reset to its factory default settings.

  

Allow a few minutes for your Samsung device to turn on.

Conclusion

If you've got yourself stuck outside of your Samsung device, it's natural that you'd be searching for how to factory reset Samsung without password. If that's the case, now you know every nitty gritty detail you needed to know about this subject. Furthermore, now you're aware the best way to Samsung phone/tablet factory reset without password is to use Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.