now we can turn to our real topic resetting your samsung s4 first method 1 hard resetting samsung galaxy s4 using hard buttons first switch of your phone while your s4 is in the power down state press and hold volume up home button and press power buttonou can toggle through the menu using volume down button and you can use power button to select an option now select the option and press power button your phone will reboot after successful hard reset if it s not rebooted then try the option reboot system now 2