Reset App Preferences on Samsung Galaxy A02: A Quick Guide

Updated at: 31/05/2025

Is your Samsung Galaxy A02 acting up? Apps crashing, settings reverting? Resetting app preferences can often solve these problems. This quick guide provides a simple, step-by-step walkthrough to reset your app preferences on your A02, restoring default settings and potentially resolving frustrating app issues. Learn how to easily fix common app glitches without losing your data. Let's get started!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Access Security Settings

    • Go to Settings.
    • Scroll down and find "Security". Tap it.
    Scroll down and find "Security". Tap it. Scroll down and find "Security". Tap it.
    Access Security Settings

  2. Disable Install Unknown Apps

    • Locate "Install unknown apps" and disable it.
    Locate "Install unknown apps" and disable it.
    Disable Install Unknown Apps

  3. Locate and Initiate App Preferences Reset

    • Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of your screen.
    • Select "Reset app preferences".
    Select "Reset app preferences". Select "Reset app preferences".
    Locate and Initiate App Preferences Reset

  4. Confirm and Complete Reset

    • Confirm the reset in the pop-up window.
    • Tap the "Reset" button to complete the process.
    Tap the "Reset" button to complete the process. Tap the "Reset" button to complete the process.
    Confirm and Complete Reset
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  • This process will reset app defaults, notifications, and permissions but will not delete app data.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Incorrect App Selection

Reason: Users might accidentally select the wrong app to reset preferences for, leading to unintended consequences.
Solution: Double-check the selected app before confirming the reset.

2. Ignoring App Data Backup

Reason: Resetting app preferences can sometimes clear saved data. Failing to back up important data beforehand can lead to data loss.
Solution: Back up any crucial app data before resetting preferences.

3. Not Restarting the Phone

Reason: Sometimes, the changes from a preference reset might not take effect immediately without a phone restart.
Solution: Restart your Samsung Galaxy A02 after resetting app preferences.

FAQs

Will resetting app preferences delete my app data?
No, resetting app preferences will only restore default settings for your apps. It will not delete your personal data, such as photos, documents, or saved game progress.