🔧 How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy A10s (Forgotten Pattern Lock)
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Power Off the Phone
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Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
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Tap Power off or wait for the phone to shut down completely.
If your phone asks for a pattern and won’t allow shutdown, wait for the battery to drain, then charge it for about 10 minutes before proceeding.
Step 2: Enter Recovery Mode
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Once the phone is off, press and hold:
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Volume Up + Power buttons together.
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When you see the Samsung logo, release only the Power button but keep holding Volume Up until the Android Recovery screen appears.
Step 3: Navigate the Recovery Menu
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Use the Volume buttons to scroll.
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Highlight Wipe data/factory reset.
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Press the Power button to select.
Step 4: Confirm the Reset
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Scroll down to Factory data reset using Volume buttons.
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Confirm by pressing the Power button.
The phone will begin the reset process. It may take a minute or two.
Step 5: Reboot the Device
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Once complete, you'll return to the recovery menu.
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Select Reboot system now.
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Press the Power button to confirm.
Your Samsung Galaxy A10s will now reboot with all data and screen locks removed.
🔐 What Happens After the Reset?
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The phone will reboot to the setup screen.
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If the device was synced with a Google account, you’ll need to enter the Google credentials used before the reset (FRP lock).
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Once verified, you can complete the setup as usual.
💡 Tips
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Forgot Google Account? Visit Google Account Recovery to reset your password.
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To avoid future lockouts, always keep your Google credentials safe and consider using a Samsung account for backup and device tracking.
✅ Final Thoughts
A hard reset is the most effective way to regain access to your Samsung Galaxy A10s if you've forgotten the screen pattern lock. While it does erase all personal data, it can be a fresh start for your device. Just make sure you can log in to your Google account afterward to avoid being locked out again.
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