Resetting Galaxy smartphones can be useful in case you are facing a serious system problem or just want to restore your smartphone to factory settings. However, resetting the settings completely erases all personal data and system settings. Below are 3 ways to reset the settings on Galaxy example S3. But everything is exactly the same on Samsung Galaxy Note 4, S5 and any other smartphones and tablets that run on Android.
Step 1. Press "Menu" on the main screen.
Step 2 Click on "Settings".
Step 3 Select "Backup and reset" ("Backup and reset").
Step 4 Click Reset Data.
Step 5 Click on Reset Device. If you have the screen lock feature enabled on your device, you will need to enter a password or PIN before you can proceed.
Step 6 Select Remove All. Your phone will clear all settings and wipe all your data and then reboot.
Step 1. Turn off your Galaxy smartphone.
Step 2 Press and hold the "Power" button, the "Home" button, and the "Volume Up" button.
Step 3 Wait until the phone vibrates, then release only the "Power" button.
Step 4 Wait until it appears android screen System Recovery, then release the "Home" and "Volume Up" buttons.
Step 5 Press the "Volume Down" button and select the "Wipe data / factory reset" option.
Step 7 Press the "Volume Down" button to highlight the "Delete all user data" option.
Step 8 Press the "Power" button again to select an option. Your phone will go through the process of resetting all settings and then when done you need to select "Reboot system now".
Step 9 Press the "Power" key to reboot the system and complete the master reset.
Now you know all the ways to full reset settings of your Samsung Galaxy smartphone. It is worth noting that this should be done only in extreme cases, and do not forget that all gadget data will be deleted after that!
A modern Android smartphone is a complex device both technically and software-wise. And as you know, the more complex the system, the more often it has problems. If hardware problems mostly require contacting service center, then the software can be fixed by resetting to factory settings. We will talk about how this is done on Samsung phones today.
This seemingly difficult task can be solved in several ways. Let's consider each of them in order of complexity of both execution and problem.
Attention: factory reset will erase all user data in your device! We strongly recommend doing backup before manipulation!
Samsung has provided users with a reset option (in English hard reset) device through the device settings.
This hard reset option is applicable when the device cannot boot the system - for example, during a cyclic reboot (bootloop).
This method of cleaning is possible due to the use service code Samsung. It works only on some devices, and it also affects the contents of memory cards, so we recommend removing the USB flash drive from the phone before use.
Before performing various actions on your device, we recommend that you read this article in full.
If your Samsung Galaxy S2 phone is not working properly, the most correct solution is to perform a full factory reset. There are two ways to perform this procedure, which will be discussed in this article. Also, the hard reset function will help to bypass graphic password login or recover your Google login and password.
What do we need
1.Samsung Galaxy S2 phone.
Instruction
It should immediately be noted that this way applicable only if your phone turns on and you have access to the menu.
To reset the settings, perform the following sequence of actions:
1. Enter the "Menu" of the phone.
2. Select an item from the list "Settings".
3. In the next window, select the section "Confidentiality".
4. Next, you need to click on the button "Reset factory settings".
5. A button will appear in front of you "Reset Phone Settings", which should also be clicked.
6.After the performed operations, you need to confirm your decision using the "Erase All" button, after which all data and installed applications will be deleted.
Worth paying attention
In the “Reset phone settings” item, it is possible to set a password so that in the future this procedure can be performed only after entering it.
Adviсe
After resetting the settings, data such as clock, date, graphic code. They will have to be re-assigned.
What do we need
1.Samsung Galaxy S2 phone.
Instruction
There are times when the phone does not function correctly, respectively, there is no way to go into its settings. Then resetting the data can be done with Recovery menu. To enter it, you must perform the following sequence of actions:
1. To begin with, the device must be turned off. If necessary, you can remove / insert the battery.
2. On the gadget, hold down the following keys: Turn on (Power), homecoming (Home), volume up button (+).
3. Then, in the list that appears, select the item.
Moving the cursor through the list is done using the volume buttons, and selecting an item is done using the Home key. 
4.To complete the data reset process, you need to select a partition in the list or hold down the Power key. 
Worth paying attention
The Recovery menu provides extensive options for setting up the device, but you should not delve into them unnecessarily.
Adviсe
When performing the hard reset function, many personal data will be deleted, such as: SMS messages, contacts in phone book, various entries, drafts, installed applications. If you have stored on your phone important information, it is better to save it in advance on another device.
S II starts to work not quite well. How to act in such a situation? If the phone does not function correctly, you will have to reboot it through the menu or using the hardware keys. How to reset settings on Samsung? Several methods can be applied.
If the phone does not work properly, you may need to restart it, and this will help to remove unnecessary content from the gadget's memory. Unlike a master reset, deleting the cache does not erase your personal data.
To wipe the cache, you must do the following:
Make sure everything is selected correctly and restart your gadget. This method is useful in that it allows you to simply clear the device's memory of unnecessary information. This is the gentlest way to get your Samsung Galaxy S2 up and running. You can always reset your settings, so it's best to start small. This can be seen in the course of further use of the smartphone.
How to reset settings on Samsung from the settings menu
A master reset will help restore the device to factory settings, and can delete your personal data from the internal memory - downloaded content, pictures, ringtones, contacts and applications. However, this action does not erase the data stored on the SIM or SD card.
To perform a master reset, follow these steps:
How to factory reset on Samsung with hardware keys
This also restores factory settings and erases from internal memory without affecting the contents of the SIM or SD card.
If the device menu freezes or becomes unresponsive, you can reset the settings using the hardware keys. To perform a master reset, you will need the following steps:
Safe mode allows you to turn on the device with third-party applications disabled. By enabling the gadget in this way, you can easily remove all programs that may cause problems when loading or work Samsung galaxy. How to reset settings in safe mode is indicated below. You may not need a hard reset.
To enable and use it to solve problems, you need the following:
Turn off safe mode:
Now you know how to reset settings on Samsung. The above are the most simple methods. There are other ways, for example, flashing the device. However, these options are not recommended for non-specialists.
A hard reset is used to eliminate complex failures with the software of an Android gadget that cannot be fixed with a firmware or system update. In the English version, the method is called hard reset. Unlike or turning on / off the gadget, it involves clearing user data, cache operating system Android and uninstalling programs installed via Google Market. After you hard reset your Samsung Galaxy S7 or more early versions, the device will return to factory settings.
This method is available to users with minimal training. You do not need to hold down key combinations and perform complex operations with the gadget. Most often, the system itself successfully restores the phone and eliminates the conflict of settings made by the user.
To complete the procedure, you need to enter the Settings and select the General item. The Reset section contains three operations:
Choose the last of these options
Attention! During the operation, data, accounts and associated passwords will be completely deleted from your phone. Pay attention to the system warning shown in the figure below!
The fact that the settings have been reset and returned to the factory settings can be determined by the prompt to indicate new account when the device is turned on (first start). Feel free to transfer it to another user or log in again under your own account.
Power Users It is recommended to specifically reset the gadget to factory settings to speed up its work. For modern versions of mobile Android systems this advice seems redundant. It is not worth resorting to a hard reset to reset the phone settings and speed up its work. Often it is enough to free up space on the drive and card by deleting unnecessary applications, watched movies and old photos.
All user files are deleted from the device. Therefore, before resetting the phone to factory settings, we recommend that you do the following before starting this necessary procedure:
Enter Settings, click on the Cloud and accounts section.
Select your Google account and check the Contacts sync date.
To force the synchronization of mail or contacts, turn off and then turn on the desired option. Two arrows moving in a circle will prompt you to start the process.
If an error occurs while trying to sync, check your network connection. An Internet connection is required for this operation.
If you use data encryption on the SD card, then along with a hard reset, the access key to the files on it will be deleted. You won't be able to decrypt them.
Will solve the problem of transferring data from an encrypted card to the Cloud. Use Google Drive or Yandex drive.
The Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, J1 and A3 phones and tablets of the brand have implemented the ability to Reserve copy branded cloud storage, free for the user. Find the Cloud & Accounts section and select Samsung Cloud to back up your data.
In the Cloud and accounts section there is an item Backup and restore, which allows you to transfer important data to the cloud service.
Use the Archive Now button to save call information, music and SMS.
After the reset, it will be possible to restore data through the same mode.
If your Samsung galaxy phone does not boot up, try the following options.
The gadget will go into Safe Mode, which will allow the user to do a hard reset as described above.
This option is suitable when the Samsung galaxy phone does not boot in any other mode after installing third-party firmware or failed update. A hard reset will bring the gadget back to working.
Turn off your gadget completely. It is better to remove the battery for 30 seconds. This is applicable for most phones, but for Samsung tablets The N8000 and the latest flagship smartphones cannot. The battery is non-removable.
Press the Power, Volume Up and Home buttons at the same time.
After 5 seconds, the power key must be released, but the remaining buttons hold for another 15-20 seconds, until the inscription appears android recovery on the screen.
You can select the operation to do a hard reset to factory settings and data on Samsung using the volume down key. Each press moves the cursor. The English name of the desired item is Wipe data / factory reset.
The described method allows you to restore the gadget and reset to factory settings on Samsung in case of severe damage to the firmware and software, when the phone does not boot or constantly goes to reboot.
This method is designed for the lost mobile devices, which can no longer be found. Remote hard cleaning of user files to prevent potential theft of logins and passwords from the gadget.
Go to the Google site.
Find the item My account in the Russian version of the interface. Then select find phone mode. It is also available for any Android device that is signed in with a user account.
