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How to perform a hard reset of data (hard-reset) for Samsung Galaxy S3

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The most commonly used when a full reset the phone or resale occurs with him any problems. Before making such action, you should be aware of further consequences: all stored in the phone memory data will be erased and reset to factory settings.

If you want to save some data, such as photos or contacts that will help you special programs for backup, the content available in the store Google Play.

 Soft reset the data on the Samsung Galaxy S3.
With light malfunctions and failures of software you can cope with a simple operation - a software reset.
1. Go to the menu and select Settings, then enter the sub privacy.
2. Select the "Reset factory settings".
3. Click on the "Reset factory settings of the phone."
4. If necessary, enter your password and click "Erase All" in order to confirm the reset.

Hard reset the data on the Samsung Galaxy S3.
1. Turn off the phone, remove the battery from the device and put it back.
2. Simultaneously hold down the Volume rocker, power button and the central button on the phone (home button).
3. On the menu is displayed in which you must find and select Wipe data / factory reset. Navigating the menu is as follows: Move up or down - the volume rocker up / down and select the items - press the center key.
4. commits confirmation by selecting Yes - delete all user data.

After all the done smart phone will automatically reboot. It is possible that the first launch will take longer than usual. If you carefully follow all directions - a full reset, hard reset samsung galaxy s3 is executed successfully.

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