To perform a hard reset on a Galaxy F04, you can follow these steps. Remember, a hard reset will erase all data on your phone, so make sure to back up anything important first.

Hard Reset via Recovery Mode
1. **Turn Off the Device**: Ensure the device is completely powered off.
2. **Boot into Recovery Mode**:
- Press and hold the *Volume Up* and *Power* buttons simultaneously.
- Keep holding until the Samsung logo appears, then release both buttons.
3. **Navigate the Recovery Menu**:
- Use the *Volume Down* button to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory reset" option.
- Press the *Power* button to select it.
4. **Confirm the Reset**:
- Use the *Volume Down* button to highlight "Yes" and press the *Power* button to confirm.
5. **Reboot the Device**:
- After the reset is complete, the menu will show the "Reboot system now" option. Press the *Power* button to restart your device.

Hard Reset via Settings (if the device is accessible)
1. **Open Settings**: Go to the "Settings" app on your device.
2. **Navigate to Backup and Reset**:
- Scroll down and tap "General Management" or "System" (depending on your software version).
- Tap "Reset" or "Factory data reset."
3. **Factory Data Reset**:
- Tap "Factory data reset."
- Read the information and tap "Reset" or "Delete All."
4. **Confirm**:
- If prompted, enter your device PIN, password, or pattern.
- Tap "Delete All" to confirm the reset.

Your Galaxy F04 will now reset to its factory settings. This process may take a few minutes. Once complete, your device will reboot, and you can set it up as if it were new.To perform a hard reset on a Galaxy F04, you can follow these steps. Remember, a hard reset will erase all data on your phone, so make sure to back up anything important first.

Hard Reset via Recovery Mode
1. **Turn Off the Device**: Ensure the device is completely powered off.
2. **Boot into Recovery Mode**:
- Press and hold the *Volume Up* and *Power* buttons simultaneously.
- Keep holding until the Samsung logo appears, then release both buttons.
3. **Navigate the Recovery Menu**:
- Use the *Volume Down* button to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory reset" option.
- Press the *Power* button to select it.
4. **Confirm the Reset**:
- Use the *Volume Down* button to highlight "Yes" and press the *Power* button to confirm.
5. **Reboot the Device**:
- After the reset is complete, the menu will show the "Reboot system now" option. Press the *Power* button to restart your device.

Hard Reset via Settings (if the device is accessible)
1. **Open Settings**: Go to the "Settings" app on your device.
2. **Navigate to Backup and Reset**:
- Scroll down and tap "General Management" or "System" (depending on your software version).
- Tap "Reset" or "Factory data reset."
3. **Factory Data Reset**:
- Tap "Factory data reset."
- Read the information and tap "Reset" or "Delete All."
4. **Confirm**:
- If prompted, enter your device PIN, password, or pattern.
- Tap "Delete All" to confirm the reset.

Your Galaxy F04 will now reset to its factory settings. This process may take a few minutes. Once complete, your device will reboot, and you can set it up as if it were new.