When we share some fixes for any problem that you may befacing with your smartphones, it must be at least9/10 times that we end the guides with,

"if none of the other tipsworks, factory resetting is the last resort..."

Which is why after sharing with you an extensive list of Galaxy S6 and S6 edge tips and another guide to help you fix battery drain issues, we are finally sharing with you just how tofactory reset Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. We hope that you don't need to factory reset, but honestly, it's not much of a tedious process if you constantly backup the data on your phone.

Don't get me wrong, there's of course no excitement in factory resettingjustall the timebut well, it certainly works! From erratic Android updates causing issues inyour devices to battery concerns, factory resetting your smartphone almost always solves the problem.

-Relevant guide: Setup Fingerprint, Pattern, Passcode or Password Locks on Galaxy S6 Duo

Important:The primary reason why we don't like doing it is because of the backing up of data. Yes, factory reset takes your device to its original / factory condition which means your data will be wiped off! Once you have done the Galaxy S6 backup, it's time to proceed with the Galaxy S6 factory reset.

How to factory reset Galaxy S6 and S6 edge:

1- The easiest way to factory reset Galaxy S6 or the Edge is to do it via Settings

Go toSettingsFrom here, go toBackup and ResetTap onFactory Data ResetRead the on-screen alerts (mainly that you NEED to backup) and tapReset Device

Your Samsung Galaxy S6 will then reset and reboot with all of its data wiped. Once up again, you can set it up using your backup.

2- Factory reset Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 using hardware keys

Turn off Galaxy S6Press and hold Power, Volume Up and HomekeysYou will notice the Android bot on the screen taking you toRecovery.Once in recovery, useVolumekeys to navigate andPowerkey to select / confirm optionsSelect Wipe Data / Factory Resetand confirm withPowerkey

Your Samsung Galaxy S6 will now reset which may take a little while. You will see a message at the bottom of the screen once the process is completed successfully. When you see that, highlightReboot System NowusingVolumekeys and select it usingPowerkey.

Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge will now restart. First restart after the factory reset takes a while so please be patient. As before, you can set up your device using backup to get all your data back on your device.

Hope factory resetting Galaxy S6 duo helped you to solve the issues you may be facing with the smartphones.

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