When the Samsung logo appears, release the Power button but keep holding Volume Up until you see the Recovery Menu (yellow/blue text on a black background).

If you're looking to unlock the bootloader or the device itself, the process can be more complex and varies significantly between devices. For most Android devices, unlocking the bootloader involves:

Before performing a destructive hard reset, double-check if you can unlock using: Biometrics: Fingerprint or Face Recognition if previously set up. Alternative PINs/Passwords: Common patterns you might have used.

If you have "Find My Device" enabled and remember your Google credentials, you can reset the phone remotely. Visit the Google Find My Device portal on another device.

Ensure your USB cable is high-quality and connected to a powered-on PC; otherwise, the phone may just reboot normally instead of entering Recovery. Summary