How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy A5

How to enter Samsung Galaxy A5 A500F Recovery Mode, Download mode and Hard reset.

Recovery Mode

1. Turn off the device
2. Press and hold Volume UP key + Home Key
3. then Press and hold Power key
4. Release all key when you see Android System Recovery
5. Use Volume UP key and Volume Down key to select Menu
6. Use Power key to Confirm or Execute Menu

Download Mode or ODIN Mode

1. Turn off the device
2. Press and hold Volume Down key + Home key
3. then Press and hold Power key
4. Release all key when you see ODIN Mode
5. Use Volume Up key to continue
6. Use Volume Down key to cancel ( Restart the device )

Hard reset Samsung Galaxy A5

1. In Recovery Mode select wipe data / factory reset
2. press Power key to confirm
3. select Yes — delete all user data, press power key to confirm
4. select Reboot system now to finish hard reset

Warning! If you perform a hard reset, make sure to back up important data.