Samsung DROID Charge Hard Reset, Wipe and Restore to Factory Settings

Here's a step by step instructions on how to hard reset the Samsung DROID Charge.Also known as Samsung SCH-i520, Samsung Inspiration, Samsung 4G LTE, Samsung Stealth V
OS     Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
CPU     1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, Hummingbird chipset

Precautions: This process will delete or wipe all data from the Samsung DROID Charge. We advise to have a back up copy of all your important files stored on the device.

Factory Data Reset procedures:

   1. On the main home screen, tap menu
   2. Select Settings, then Privacy
   3. Select Factory data reset
   4. Select Reset phone
   5. Enter the password if prompted, then select Erase everything.

If your Samsung DROID Charge is frozen: Reboot or restart the phone.

   1. Turn the power off. , take the battery out and reinsert it back again
   2. Hold the Volume Down and Power Button
   3. A menu will then show up such as Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   4. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   5. Press and release the Power button
   6. Select: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Wait 'till the phone reboot, once the wipe process completes, the Samsung DROID Charge will return to its original factory fresh state default settings.
All data including third-party applications will be deleted from the Samsung DROID Charge.So you may need to re-install it back again. 

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Google Nexus S 4G Hard Reset Procedure

Here's how to hard reset the Google Nexus S 4G also known as Samsung SPH-D720. This will restore the phone data to original factory default settings. This help fix if the phone experience several error problem like frozen or unresponsive.

Please note: Make a back up copy of all your personal data first, before proceeding. The result of this procedure will delete all data from the Google Nexus S 4G.

Factory reset:

1. On the main home screen, select menu
2. Tap Settings, then Privacy
3. Select Factory data reset
4. Select Reset phone
5. Enter the password if prompted, then confirm by tapping Erase everything

Hard Reset:

1. Turn the power off. Take the battery out from the phone and reinsert it back again
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Confirm by selecting: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

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Samsung I100 Gem Hard Reset, Format to Factory Default Settings

 If  you want the Samsung I100 Gem to return it to its factory settings again. This procedure may help you to restore the phone from your customized settings to it s original state.

This may also help, if the phone become sluggish from normal, or become unresponsive and experince some hang or frozen problem if using some applications.

Here's step by step instructions  how to hard reset the Samsung Gem I100 .

Note: This will permanently deleted all data stored or installed on your phone. But the data stored on the microSD card will not be removed. Just make a back up copy of all important files for assurance before proceeding.

Factory Reset through Menu Settings,

   1. On the main home screen, tap menu
   2. Tap Settings, then tap Privacy
   3. Tap Factory data reset
   4. Tap Reset phone
   5. Enter the password if prompted, then to confirm just tap Erase everything

Hard Reset, this may help if the phone is unresponsive or frozen.

   1. If your Samsung Gem is frozen, Turn off the power, remove the battery  and reinsert it back again
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and hold the Power button until the device turns on
   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Select Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
It will then reboot. Once the reset process completes, the Samsung Gem will then return to its original default factory settings.

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Samsung l9100 Galaxy S II Hard Reset to Factory Default Settings

This are the step by step procedures on how to factory reset or hard reset the Samsung l9100 Galaxy S II, to return the phone to its original factory fresh  default settings.

This may help and only advisable if experiencing frozen or hang up problems when using or opening some applications you previously installed on it.
Take note this will delete all data from the Samsung l9100 Galaxy S II as a result of this procedure. This process may or may not delete the data stored on the microSD memory card. Ensure to make a back up a copy of all important data before proceeding.

First do try to factory data reset the phone through the main menu settings.

   1. On the main home screen, just select MENU
   2. Select SETTINGS, then select PRIVACY
   3. Select FACTORY DATA RESET
   4. Select RESET PHONE
   5. If the password is required,enter it.  Then confirm by selecting ERASE EVERYTHING

IF the phone is hang up or frozen, Try to turn it off first and do a hard reset through key combinations.

   1. If your Samsung Galaxy S II is frozen, Shut the POWER OFF, take the battery out and put it back again.
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Briefly Press and release the Power button
   4. A menu will then appears that let you allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Quickly Press and release the Power button
   7. Select Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If the above procedures doesn't work. try this another method:

1. Turn the POWER OFF, pull the battery out and put it back again.
2. Simultaneously press the Volume Up, Home and Power button
3. If the Samsung Symbol appears, release the Power button
4. A Boot Menu will then show, Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.

Wait 'till the process completes, Once the wipe is completed, the Samsung Galaxy S II  l9100 will then reboot. All the data you previously installed already been deleted and then the phone will then return to its original factory fresh default settings.

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Samsung i997 Infuse 4G Hard Reset, Format and Restore to Factory Default Settings

How to hard reset the Samsung i997 Infuse 4G

This is the step by step instruction on how to hard reset the Samsung i997 Infuse 4G
 to clear all data and restore its original factory settings.
This process is only applicable when experiencing hang, unresponsive or frozen device when opening or using some application,  because this process will deleted all data you installed or stored on the device, so make a back up copy first before you may proceed.

Factory / Soft reset through menu settings.

   1. On main home screen, select menu
   2. select Settings, then Privacy
   3. select Factory Data Reset
   4. Select Reset Phone
   5. Enter the password then confirm by selecting Erase Everything

If the Samsung i997 Infuse 4G is Frozen, Hang or unresponsive.

   1. Shut the POWER OFF., take the BATTERY OUT and reinsert it back again after a few seconds.
   2. Hold the VOLUME DOWN BUTTON
   3. Press and hold the POWER BUTTON until the device turns on
   4. A menu will show that let you choose for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Just Select CLEAR STORAGE by pressing the VOLUME DOWN button
   6. Then briefly press and release the POWER BUTTON
   7. Then select to confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Then wait until the device finished restoring, it will then reboot. Once its completed, all data you previously installed on Samsung i997 Infuse 4G has been already wipe out or cleared. You may need to re-install it back again.

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Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani Hard Reset Procedure

Note:  Please back up all of your personal data before you proceed. All data will be deleted on your Samsung  I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani by doing this procedure. However, this process will NOT delete data stored on the microSD memory card.

To Hard Reset Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani

1.Turn the device off, or if the device is halting, remove the battery and put it back again.
2.Simultaneously, hold the volume down button and press the power button.
3.Menu will pop-out containing the option Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock.
4.In this case choose Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button.
5.Then press and release the power button.
6.Here you need to confirm your decision, to choose YES press Volume Up button or NO by pressing down button.

If the above procedures doesn't work, use this other android hard reset method below,

1. Shut Down Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani

2. Now press the Volume up, Home and Power button simultaneously.

3. When a Samsung Symbol shows up release the power.

4. Then there is a boot Menu. Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.

If  YES is selected, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from your Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

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Samsung smiley T359 Hard Reset Procedure

Here's a step by step instruction on how to factory reset and restore the Samsung Smiley T359 to it original default settings.

Note: Do a back-up copy of all your installed data on the device for it will be wipe out in this process.

To reset the phone through menu settings:

1. From the Main Home screen, Press menu
2. Select Settings
3. Select Reset Settings
4. A highlight option and highlight All will be presented, you may choose by using the red button to mark the selection.
5. Select and Press Reset
6. Enter the password if prompted, the default is 1234
7. Then confirm

or use this method: type*2767*3855#

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Samsung Galaxy TAB GT-P1000 Hard Reset Procedure

Here's the instructions on how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy TAB GT-P1000. Please do have a back-up copy all of the important documents stored on the device, it will be all deleted including any 3rd-party applications installed on it.

Resetting the device through Home Screen, this may hrlp to fix if the phone experience some hangs up or freezing if opening some applications.
Samsung Galaxy TAB GT-P1000 Hard Reset
To reset the phone:
1. Select Settings
2. Select Privacy
3. Select Factory Data Reset
4. Then select Reset Tablet

If the Samsung Galaxy TAB GT-P1000 is frozen or unresponsive, you can do hard reset through button key combination.

To hard reset:
1. Turn the  Samsung Galaxy TAB GT-P1000 Power OFF
2. Press and Hold the Volume Down and Briefly press the Power button.
3.Release the Power button button when the Samasung logo appears.
4. An additional menu will appear, just follow the whole instruction to hard reset the device.

The device will then reboot, after this process been done and back to its original factory default settings.

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Google Nexus S Hard Reset Instruction and Procedure

Here's the simple instruction on how to factory reset the Google Nexus S to wipe and clear all data and restore to its original factory default settings.

Please be aware that the result of this process will delete all data stored from the Google Nexus S. However, this process may or may not delete the data stored on the microSD memory card. We highly advise to have back up all of your personal data first before you may proceed.

Here's how to hard reset the Google Nexus S with step by step instructions.

Do this through Menu Settings first:

   1. On the Main Home Screen, select Menu
   2. Select Settings, then Privacy
   3. Select Factory Data Reset
   4. Select Reset Phone
   5. Enter the Password if prompted, then select Erase Everything

If the  Google Nexus S is Frozen and the above procedure doesn't work, you may try to hard reset it through button combination.
Here's how:

   1. Shut down the Power Off.Pull the battery out and reinsert it back again
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and release the Power button
   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Then confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If the above procedures doesn't work, use this other android hard reset method below,

1. Shut Down Google Nexus S

2. Now press the Volume up, Home and Power button together.

3. When the Symbol shows up release the power.

4. Then there is a boot Menu. Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.

Once the wipe or reset process is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state. All the data stored including third-party applications will be deleted from the Google Nexus S.

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Samsung Transform Hard Reset, Restore to Factory Settings Procedure

This is a simple step by step intructions on  how to factory reset and clear all data and restore its original settings of the Samsung Transform

Before you may proceed be warned that the result of this process will delete all data stored on Samsung Transform.
But this process may or may not delete data stored on the microSD memory card. We recommend to do a copy or back up all of your personal data before proceeding.



Factory Reset on Main Home Screen

   1. From the main home screen, just select Menu
   2. Then select Settings, then the Privacy
   3. Select Factory data reset
   4. Select Reset phone
   5. Enter the password if required, then confirm by selecting Erase Everything

If the phone is frozen, you may Hard Reset it through button key combination

   1. First Turn the power off. If the Samsung Transform is frozen, take the battery out and reinsert it back again
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and hold the Power button until it turns ON
   4. A menu will then appear and show  Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Just select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Then confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Wait 'till the phone will then reboot to its factory fresh state. Once the restoration process or wipe is complete, all data stored or third-party appliction installed already deleted. You may install the back up files on Samsung Transform all over again.

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Samsung Mesmerize Hard Reset, Procedure to Restore to Factory Settings

Here's step by step guides on how to factory reset and or hard reset the Samsung Mesmerize
to clear all data and restore its original settings.

Please note  the result of this procedure will delete the data stored on the device. However,
This process may or may not delete data stored on the microSD memory card. We advice to make a back up first before proceeding.

To Factory Reset on the Main Home Screen Settings

   1. From the main home screen, Select menu
   2. Select Settings, then Select Privacy
   3. Select Factory data reset
   4. Select Reset phone
   5. Enter the password if prompted, then select Erase everything

If the Device is frozen, do a Hard Reset Through Button Combinations

   1. Turn the power off first.
   2. If the Samsung Mesmerize is frozen, pull out the battery  and reinsert it back again
   3. Hold the Volume Down button
   4. Press and hold the Power button until the device turns on
   5. A menu will then show up that let you choose either Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   6. Just Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   7. Then Press and release the Power button
   8. Then confirm your choice: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Once the wipe is complete, the phone will then reboot to its factory fresh state in a few seconds. All the data including third-party applications that has been stored already deleted from the Samsung Mesmerize, you may need to install it back again.

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Samsung Continuum hard reset,restore to factory default settings procedures

Here's a step by step instructions how to hard reset the Samsung Continuum and reset the device to its original factory default settings.

Note this process  will  delete all data from the Samsung Continuum, This process may or may not delete data stored on the microSD memory card. Please back up all of your personal data before proceeding.

Factory Reset through MENU Settings

   1. From the main home screen, select MENU
  2. Select Settings, then Select Privacy
   3. Select Factory data reset
   4. Select Reset phone
   5. Enter the password if prompted, then select Erase everything

If the phone is frozen, you can still reset it through button key combination

   1. If your Samsung Continuum is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it back again
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and hold the Power button until the device will turns on
   4. A menu will appear that let you chosse for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Just Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Then confirm, Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state. All data including third-party applications installed will be deleted from the Samsung Continuum.

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Samsung Moment SPH-M900 Hard Reset - procedure

 Samsung Moment SPH-M900 Hard Reset, restore to factory default settings procedures.

Note: Please make sure to do a back up of your data stored on your Samsung Moment, this process will delete all data stored on your device.

To Restore to factory settings

   1. From the application menu, Select Settings
   2. select SD Card & Phone Storage
   3. Select Factory data reset
   4. Select Reset phone
   5. Enter your password if required, then Select Yes to confirm

To do Hard reset  if your phone is frozen:

   1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Moment is frozen, pull the battery out and put it back again
   2. Hold the Volume Down button, Call and End until "Samsung" appears on the screen along with a menu
   3. Select Master reset device
   4. When the phone is done erasing, choose the option to reboot

Once the Samsung Moment reboot it returns back to factory-fresh default state settings.

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Samsung Behold II Hard Reset - restore to factory default settings

If you want to return the Samsung Behold II   to its factory default settings again. Here's, the step by step instructions how to hard reset the Samsung Behold II.


NOTE: All data will be deleted from the Samsung Behold II  as a result of this procedure. However, this process will NOT delete all data stored on the microSD memory card. Please back up all of your personal data first before proceeding.

Try this first:

   1. From the main home screen, tap Quick List
   2. Tap Settings, then Reset settings
   3. Tap Master reset
   4. Enter your password, then tap Yes to confirm

 Or if your phone is frozen and the above doesn't work,

1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Behold II is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
   2. Hold the Volume Down, Send and End buttons (in that order)
   3. When a graphic appears on the display, press the Menu key to begin the reset

 all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the Samsung Behold II.  The phone will then reboot to its factory default state.

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Samsung Vibrant Hard Reset and Factory Reset - procedures

This is the step by step procedure If you want to restore your Samsung Vibrant to its original factory fresh state settings again.

Please Note: Please back up all of the data stored on your Samsung Vibrant. The result of this process will  DELETE all your data installed or stored on your phone.  However, this process will NOT DELETE the data stored on the microSD memory card.

Factory Reset procedure: this can only be done if your phone is not FROZEN.

   1. From the main home screen, select Menu
   2. Select Settings, then Privacy
   3. Select Factory Data Reset
   4. Select Reset Phone
   5. Enter your password, then select Yes to confirm

If factory reset doesn't work or If your phone is FROZEN, Hard Reset will be an option.

Hard Reset Procedure:
   1. Turn the device power off. If your phone is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it back
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and then release the Power button
   4. A menu will appear that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Just Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button again
   7. Select one of the option then confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

 Once the wipe is complete,Your Samsung Vibrant will reboot to its factory default state settings.
All your data including third party applications on your phone already deleted, you need to reinstall it all back again.

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Samsung Epic 4G ( Sprint ) Hard Reset - Procedures

Doing hard reset is only advisable if the device experiencing application problem like freezing or hang etc. This process will restore the device to its original default state.
 PLEASE NOTE: The result of this process will delete all data stored from your Samsung Epic 4G. However, this process does NOT delete data stored on the microSD memory card. We advise to back up all of your personal data before you continue.

 
Hard Reset Procedure:
  1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Epic 4G is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and release the Power button
   4. A menu will show that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Then, Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If  you select YES , all data including third-party applications will be wipe out from the Samsung Epic 4G. If  the wipe is complete, wait 'till the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

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Samsung M110S Galaxy S Hard Reset - Procedures

Note:  Please back up all of your personal data before you proceed. All data will be deleted on your Samsung M110S Galaxy S by doing this procedure. However, this process will NOT delete data stored on the microSD memory card.

To Hard Reset Samsung M110S Galaxy S
  1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Galaxy S is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and release the Power button
   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If the above procedures doesn't work, use this second method below,
1. Shut Down the Samsung M110S Galaxy S
2. Now press the Volume up, Home and Power button together.
3. When Samsung Symbol shows up release the power.
4. Then there is a boot Menu. Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.

All data including third-party applications will be deleted from the Samsung M110S Galaxy S, If you selected YES, .
Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory defualt state.

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Samsung Intercept Hard Reset - Procedures

Note: Back up all your personal data on the Samsung Intercept, it will all be deleted in this process. However this process does not delete all data stored on the micro SD memory card.
If done so, you may proceed the following procedures:
 

   1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Intercept is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and release the Power button
   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

All data including third-party applications will be deleted from the Samsung Intercept, If you selected YES, .
Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory default state.

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Samsung I9000 Galaxy S Hard Reset

Note:  Please back up all of your personal data before you proceed. All data will be deleted on your Samsung I9000 Galaxy S by doing this procedure. However, this process will NOT delete data stored on the microSD memory card.

To Hard Reset Samsung I9000 Galaxy S
 1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Galaxy S is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and release the Power button
   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If the above procedures doesn't work, use this second method below,
1. Shut Down Samsung I9000 Galaxy S
2. Now press the Volume up, Home and Power button together.
3. When Samsung Symbol shows up release the power.
4. Then there is a boot Menu. Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.
If  YES is selected, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from your Samsung I9000 Galaxy S. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

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Samsung i897 Captivate Hard Reset Procedure

Note:  Please back up all of your personal data before you proceed. All data will be deleted on your Samsung i897 Captivate by doing this procedure. However, this process will NOT delete data stored on the microSD memory card.

To Hard Reset Samsung i897 Captivate

   1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Captivate is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
   2. Hold the Volume Down button
   3. Press and release the Power button
   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
   6. Press and release the Power button
   7. Confirm, Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If the above procedures doesn't work, use this second method below,
1. Shut Down the Samsung i897 Captivate
2. Now press the Volume up, Home and Power button together.
3. When Samsung Symbol shows up release the power.
4. Then there is a boot Menu. Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.

Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

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