If your tablet's acting up, resetting it can fix many issues. This erases everything. Let's review how to factory reset a Galaxy Tab A.

Before we show you the steps to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, let's first understand the implications of factory resetting an Android phone.

When you reset the network settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, you are pretty much bringing specific settings back to factory defaults.

A factory reset is crucial before selling, recycling, or donating your Android phone or tablet. It can also be a last-ditch attempt at troubleshooting persistent issues with your device.