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How to Reset Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

The Galaxy Watch 6 supports soft reset (restart) and factory reset. Choose based on your situation.

Soft Reset (Restart)​

Preserves all data—use when watch is slow or unresponsive.

  1. Press and hold Home button for 7-10 seconds
  2. Tap Restart when prompted
  3. Wait for reboot (30-60 seconds)

Factory Reset via Settings​

Erases all data—use for persistent issues or before selling.

  1. Open Settings General Reset
  2. Tap Factory data reset
  3. Scroll down and tap checkmark
  4. Enter PIN if prompted
  5. Tap Delete all

Factory Reset via Buttons (Unresponsive Watch)​

  1. Power off watch completely
  2. Press and hold both buttons (Home + Back)
  3. Release at Samsung logo
  4. Navigate to Wipe data/factory reset using Home button
  5. Select Yes and confirm
  6. Select Reboot system now

Before Factory Reset​

What gets erased:

  • Downloaded apps and data
  • Watch settings and customizations
  • Stored music and photos
  • Health data not synced to Samsung Health

Backup first:

  • Sync Samsung Health on phone
  • Note custom settings to restore later

After Reset​

  1. Watch shows setup screen
  2. Pair with phone via Galaxy Wearable app
  3. Sign in to Samsung account
  4. Restore settings from backup

See Also: How to Connect|Not Pairing Fix

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