@basictel121: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Hard Reset Complete step-by-step guide to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G. This includes Factory Reset from Settings (when the phone is unlocked) and Hard Reset with hardware buttons via Android Recovery (when the phone is locked, frozen, or will not boot). A hard reset permanently erases apps, settings, and internal storage data. Back up your important files before proceeding. Factory reset may trigger Google FRP if a Google account was not removed beforehand. Read first: 1) Charge the phone to at least 50%. 2) If possible, remove your Google account to reduce FRP issues: Settings > Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > Google > Remove account. 3) Back up important data: Settings > Accounts and backup > Back up data or use Smart Switch on a PC/Mac. Method 1 — Factory Reset from Settings (phone unlocked) 1) Open Settings. 2) Tap General management. 3) Tap Reset. 4) Tap Factory data reset. 5) Review what will be erased, then tap Reset. 6) Enter your lock screen PIN/password if prompted. 7) Tap Delete all to begin the reset. 8) Wait for the phone to erase and reboot, then complete setup and restore your backup. Method 2 — Hard Reset with Buttons (phone locked or not booting) 1) Power off the phone completely. 2) Optionally connect the phone to a charger or PC with a USB cable (some Samsung devices require a cable connected to enter Recovery). 3) Press and hold Volume Up and the Side key together. 4) When the Samsung logo appears, release both keys to enter Android Recovery. 5) Use the Volume keys to highlight Wipe data/factory reset and press the Side key to select. 6) Highlight Factory data reset and press the Side key to confirm. 7) When Data wipe complete appears, highlight Reboot system now and press the Side key. 8) After reboot, follow on-screen setup. If FRP appears, sign in with the Google account previously used on this device. If Android Recovery does not open: 1) Ensure the phone is fully powered off and try the Volume Up + Side key sequence again while optionally keeping a USB cable connected. 2) If a forced restart occurs, try switching from Volume Down + Side (force restart) to Volume Up + Side quickly and hold until the logo appears. 3) If you can unlock the phone, use the Settings method or use Smart Switch on a computer to reinstall firmware. After reset checklist: 1) Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile data. 2) Sign in with your Google and Samsung accounts. 3) Restore apps, contacts, and media from your backup. 4) Re-enable screen lock, biometrics, and Find My Mobile. Notes: - Hard reset erases internal storage. Data on a microSD card is not erased unless you format it separately. - If you did not remove the Google account before a button reset, FRP will require that same account during setup. - A factory reset cannot be undone. Confirm backups before proceeding. #Samsung #GalaxyA26 #GalaxyA26_5G #A26 #HardReset #FactoryReset #WipeData #RecoveryMode #Android #OneUI #FRP #GoogleVerification #ForgotPassword #Bootloop #StuckOnLogo #PatternLock #NoPasswordReset #Troubleshooting #HowTo #SmartphoneTips #SamsungTips #DeviceReset #DataErase #Backup #Restore #SmartSwitch #FindMyMobile #ResetGuide #StepByStep #TechGuide #basictel #basictelecom #basictel121