How to Reset a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

This article explains how to reset a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Including how to factory reset using the Samsung Wearable app, how to factory reset using just the Galaxy Watch, and how to soft reset using just the watch as well.

How to Factory Reset a Galaxy Watch 4 With Your Phone

You need to connect your Galaxy Watch 4 to your phone, and it needs to be close enough to your phone to exchange information over Bluetooth to initiate a factory reset using your phone. You can then initiate the reset using the Samsung Wearable app.

Here’s how to factory reset a Galaxy Watch 4 using your phone:

1. Place the watch near your phone, and make sure the watch is on and connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
   

2. Open the Samsung Wearable app on your phone, and select Watch Settings.
   

3. Scroll down, and select General.
   

4. Scroll down and select Reset.
   

5. Select Reset to confirm.
   

How to Factory Reset a Galaxy Watch 4 From the Watch

You can also factory reset a Galaxy Watch 4 directly from the watch:

1. From the main watch face, drag down.
   

2. Select Settings.
   

3. Scroll down and select General.
   

4. Scroll down and select Reset.
   

5. Select Reset.
   

   You can also select Back up data on this screen if you haven’t done so already.

6. Your watch will immediately reset.
   

How Do I Factory Reset My Galaxy Watch 4?

There are two ways to factory reset your Galaxy Watch 4. If the watch is still connected to your phone, and you have your phone, you can initiate the reset through the Wearable app that you use to set up and control all Samsung wearable devices. You can also factory reset your Galaxy Watch 4 directly through the watch. These methods will initiate a full factory reset, wipe all of your data from the watch, and return it to the same state it was in when you first obtained it. That means you can use whichever method you prefer or whichever one is more convenient.

How Do I Do a Soft Reset on My Samsung Galaxy Watch 4?

If your Galaxy Watch 4 is giving you trouble, but you don’t want to perform a factory reset, performing a soft reset can resolve many problems, especially if your watch has been on for an extended period. Performing a soft reset is the same as turning the watch off and then back on again.

There are two ways to perform a soft reset. One is initiated by pressing the buttons on the watch, and the other uses the quick panel.

Here’s one way to soft reset your Galaxy Watch 4 with the physical buttons:

1. Press and hold both buttons on your Galaxy Watch 4.
   

2. Select Turn off.
   

3. Wait for the watch to turn off.
   

4. Press and hold the power/home button until the watch turns back on.
   

How Do Soft Reset on My Samsung Galaxy 4 Watch From the Quick Panel

Here's how you can soft reset your Galaxy Watch 4 from the quick panel:

1. On the main watch face, swipe down to access the quick panel.
   

2. Select the power icon.
   

3. Select Turn off.
   

4. Wait for the watch to turn off
   

5. Press and hold the power/home button until the watch turns back on.
   

What’s the Difference Between Factory and Soft Resetting a Galaxy Watch 4?

When you soft reset a Galaxy Watch 4, it's the same as turning it off and back on again. It's the same as turning your phone, computer, or laptop off and then back on, which is almost always one of the first steps in troubleshooting any problem. Since you're just turning the watch off and then back on, the process won't remove any of your data from the watch.

Factory resetting a Galaxy Watch 4 removes all of your data and customization, disconnects the watch from your phone, and returns it to the same state it was in when it originally left the Samsung factory. It's sometimes also used as a troubleshooting tool, but it's usually a last resort as you need to go through the entire initial setup process again if you want to keep using the watch. It's also important to back up your watch before performing a factory reset unless you're not worried about losing your data and customization.