How to Hand Reset Your Samsung Galaxy S 6 Active, Galaxy S 6, Phone............. Option 1 – From Startup With the Galaxy S6 powered completely off, press and hold “ Volume Up ” + “ Home ” + “ Power ” buttons simultaneously. When the Samsung logo appears, release the “ Power ” button, but continue to hold “ Volume Up ” and “ Home “. When the “ Android system recovery ” screen appears, release all buttons. Use the “ Volume Down ” button to toggle the selection to “ wipe data/factory reset “, then press “ Power ” to choose that selection. Use the “ Volume Down ” button to toggle the selection to “ Yes — delete all user data “, then press “ Power ” to choose that selection. Wait for the reset to finish. You will eventually be prompted to “ Reboot system now “. Press “ Power ” to choose that selection. See This Video............................................