This post demonstrates the different methods to restart a Samsung Galaxy A13 smartphone. Read on to learn how to soft reset or force restart Galaxy A13.
Galaxy A13 Soft Reset & Force Restart
Soft reset refers to the standard restart procedure in mobile devices. It’s equivalent to a power cycle in wireless routers and modems.
A system restart is deemed among the potential solutions to various types of software issues in smartphones. In Android devices, it terminates running apps and refreshes system services. In iOS devices, a system restart or soft reset clears out residual files that are stored as system cache. Minor software glitches and their associated symptoms are often rectified by a soft reset or force restart. That said, restarting your phone is recommended from time to time.
In Android devices like the Galaxy A13, restarting is done through the so-called soft reset and force restart.
There are different ways to soft reset or restart a smartphone. Depicted below are the available restart procedures that can be carried out on the Galaxy A13 smartphone.
In this particular Samsung device, a soft reset and force restart can be done through the quick notification panel and using the hardware keys while.
If you’re new to this phone and need some input on how to get these system reboots done on the Galaxy A13, you can refer to the outlined steps below.
Different Ways to Soft Reset or Force Restart Galaxy A13
The following procedures and screenshots are based on the updated Samsung Galaxy A13 interface. These methods are likewise applicable when performing a soft reset or force restart on other Samsung Galaxy phones with the same button placement and software version with that of the Galaxy A13.
A. Soft Reset using the Quick Panel
Step 1: Launch the Quick notification panel by swiping down from the top of the screen using your two fingers.
Step 2: Tap the Power icon on the top-right side of the quick panel. Doing so opens the Power options menu.
Step 3: To instigate system reboot, tap the Restart button.
Step 4: Tap Restart again to confirm.
Alternatively, you can tap Power Off from the power options menu to shut the phone down and then turn it back on.
B. Soft Reset using the Hardware Keys
Step 1: Press and hold the Side/Power key for a few seconds until the power menu appears.
Step 2: Select Restart from the power options.
Step 3: Tap Restart on the next screen to confirm.
Wait for the phone to finish rebooting.
Samsung Galaxy A13 Force Restart
The typical reboot or soft reset is only applicable for responsive devices. In the case where the phone gets stuck, frozen or unresponsive, performing the alternative reboot would be necessary.
The alternative reboot procedure is called force restart. As the name implies, this process forces the device system to shutdown and instigate system reboot to give the device a clean fresh start.
This method is typically recommended when dealing with performance-related issues such as lagging, freezing and loading issues and unexpected boot loops.
And here’s how it’s done on the Galaxy A13 smartphone:
- Press and hold both the Volume Up and Power/Side buttons for about 10 seconds and then release when the Samsung logo appears.
Wait for the phone to finish rebooting and everything should be back up and running smoothly again.
Restart Samsung Galaxy A13 5g via Android Recovery
Similar to other Android phones, Samsung Galaxy A13 5G also allows you to perform a system reboot using the ‘Reboot system’ command via Android recovery menu. This method is also referred to as hard reset via recovery mode on a Samsung phone.
Performing this restart procedure is often recommended when resolving complex system issues that result in stuck or unresponsive devices. It doesn’t affect any user data for as long as the correct command is executed.
For starters, here’s how to reboot the Galaxy A13 via Android recovery menu:
- Power off the phone completely.
- While the phone is turned off, press and hold both the Volume Up and Side/Power buttons and then release both when the Android Recovery screen appears.
- While in the Android recovery menu, press the Volume Up or Down keys to navigate through the available options and then press the Side/Power button to execute or confirm a command selection.
- To restart the phone via Android recovery, just press the Volume keys to highly Reboot system now or Reboot to bootloader and then press the Side/Power button to confirm.
Wait for the phone to finish the boot sequence and loads up the Home or Lock screen.
Aside from reboot, other important system commands are also available in the Android recovery menu including wipe cache partition, factory data reset or factory reset, power off, graphics test, system mounting and firmware update.
Does soft reset or force restart delete user data?
Unlike a factory data reset or factory reset, performing a soft Reset or force restart on Samsung Galaxy A13 5g does not delete any user data from the phone’s internal storage so you won’t lose any important files and documents. Creating a backup is therefore not necessary. Just be sure to follow the aforementioned procedures.
And that’s how you reboot a Galaxy A13 smartphone through a soft reset or force restart.
Hope this helps!
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