If you own a (specifically the Indian variant, often designated as SM-M135F), you may eventually encounter a situation where a simple restart isn't enough. Whether your phone is freezing, suffering from software glitches, infected with a virus, or you are preparing to sell the device, a Hard Reset (also known as a Factory Reset) is the ultimate solution.

Scroll down and tap General Management .

Wait 5 seconds. Ensure the phone is completely off (no vibration).

“Not today,” he whispered, sweat beading on his forehead. He had a virtual presentation in two hours.

Perform (Hardware keys). If that fails, you need to flash the Indian firmware using Odin on a PC. Download the INS (India) firmware from SamFW or Frija.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon).

Review the data that will be deleted and tap the button at the bottom. Enter your PIN, password, or pattern if prompted. Select Delete all to begin the process. Critical Warnings and Precautions

His Samsung Galaxy M13, his lifeline to client calls, UPI payments, and Zomato deliveries, had frozen solid on the home screen. The touchscreen registered nothing. Not a swipe. Not a tap. It was as if the phone had turned into a glossy, black paperweight.

“Step 4: Scroll to ‘Factory data reset’ and press Power.”

Scroll down to Factory data reset again (confirmation screen) and press Power .