Samsung Galaxy j3 factory reset

Answers to readers’ questions

And now I would like to answer popular questions from readers about factory reset and wipe data on Samsung Galaxy S3.

Is it possible to save contacts before performing a factory reset?

If you have access to S3, you can back up your contacts to a file, or sync them to Google or your Samsung account. This will allow you to restore your contacts after performing a reset.

Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3. Using System Recovery Menu

In order to reset your Samsung Galaxy S3 using the system recovery menu follow these steps:

• Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S3. Press and hold the power button on the right side of your phone, then tap Disable when prompted and confirm your choice by tapping OK. Your phone must be completely turned off before you can proceed.
  
• Start to open the system recovery menu. Press and hold the Power, Home and Volume Up buttons at the same time
• Release the buttons when prompted. Your phone will vibrate and you will see a small line of blue text in the upper left corner of the screen; this means you no longer need to hold down the buttons.
• Select Wipe data / factory reset. Press the Volume Down button to move the highlighted block down until it moves through the Wipe Data / Factory Reset option. then press the power button to select it.
• Select Yes. delete all user data. It’s in the middle of the screen. Your Samsung Galaxy S3 will start to reset.
• Wait for the reset process to complete. After the reset process is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer, which is the next step.
• Press the power button when prompted. You will see the message “Reboot the system now”; pressing the power button will select the Reboot option and reboot the Samsung Galaxy S3, at which point the phone will completely restore factory settings.

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How to Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3. From Smartphone Menu

The easiest way to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S3 is through the settings menu. How to do it? It’s very simple, use the following instruction:

• Swipe down from the top of the screen. In this case, a drop-down menu will open. If your Samsung Galaxy S3 is not unlocked, please unlock it with PIN or password first.
• Open Settings, click the gear-shaped icon in the upper right corner of the drop-down menu. The Settings app will open.
• Scroll down and tap Back up and reset. It’s near the middle of the settings page. By default, your S3 will automatically back up and restore your data using your Google account. If you do not want your personal data to be saved and restored after a reset, uncheck all the boxes on this page.
• Click Factory data reset. You will find it at the bottom of the screen.
• Click Reset Device. This option will appear in the middle of the screen.
• Enter your PIN or password if prompted. If your Samsung Galaxy S3 has screen lock feature enabled, you will need to enter your password or PIN to proceed.
• Click Remove All. It’s in the middle of the screen. This will confirm your choice and allow your phone to start resetting.

Factory cleaning may take a few minutes, so leave your phone alone until it returns to factory settings.

How to factory reset Samsung Galaxy S3. step by step guide

In today’s article, you will learn how to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone. You can do this from the Settings app or use the System Restore menu when the phone is turned off.

Keep in mind that a factory restore will erase all data from your Galaxy S3’s internal storage (not SD card), so back up any data you want to keep before proceeding.

Why the volume button doesn’t work in recovery mode?

Samsung Galaxy devices have known issues with volume buttons. If your button is malfunctioning, you won’t be able to navigate the recovery mode menu. You will need to latch your button to proceed with the reset.

Will a factory reset erase the SD card?

No, the SD card will not be erased. You can safely store items on your SD card before performing a factory reset. If you want to take extra precautions, you can delete it from your phone after you’ve transferred whatever you want to keep.

Factory Reset Data on Samsung Galaxy

Resetting phone data is a forced removal of all information, including the list of contacts, messages, photos and videos, music files, mail and instant messenger settings, all installed applications. The reset option is also called in some models. reset, hard reset, factory reset. Smartphone software reverts to new.

Via the “Settings” menu

Go to settings, select “General settings”. If there is no such tab, go to the next step.

Select the “Reset” menu. In some models, it is referred to as “Archive and Reset”, “Archive and Reset” or “Privacy”.

Find the item “Reset data” or “Reset device”.

Select the option “Reset”, “Reset device” or “Delete all”.

Start deleting all information and rebooting the device.

The device does not turn on

All versions of devices running Android 5.1 and higher are equipped with Google FRP theft protection. If you reset all data to the factory state of the phone but do not delete the Google account before this, then the device will be blocked and will not turn on without entering the data of the previous account, that is, its username and password.

Factory reset methods

Samsung Galaxy is locked and asks for Google account details

How to properly reset to factory settings

Since the data is deleted beyond recovery, the device’s memory is completely cleared, you need to copy all important information to other devices or a virtual disk, for example, Yandex Disk or to your Google account.

It is also necessary, after the copying is completed, to clear all Google account data that was used to download and install applications from PlayMarket.

What is a factory reset for?

Such an operation is an extreme measure that can be resorted to in several cases.

• When a problem arises in the operation of the device, when other methods of fixing do not help, including a simple reboot.
• Complete deletion of data is required before selling the phone to another user.
• Updating the device firmware also resets to factory settings.

Reinstall stock Android firmware

If any of the above solutions do not work for the bricked-up Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016), then that means you must reinstall the stock Android firmware. This way, you can safely return to its original state and update your Android phone. in the end, all software problems will be eliminated, and you will be able to enjoy the stable and smooth operation of the Android system.

To be able to install Android firmware, you must first take the preliminary steps that were mentioned above (the list that refers to the computer, to the developer’s parameters, and so on). Then do this:

• Download Odin on the computer you are using; unpack and install the program.
• Then download the stock Android firmware file for Galaxy J2 2016 from here.
• Save the firmware file to your computer.
• Don’t forget to install your phone’s USB drivers on your computer. use Samsung Kies for that.
• Now, put your smartphone into download mode and launch Odin on your computer; then connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
• In Odin, click on PA and download the firmware file; then click the Start button to initiate and resume the installation process.
• Disconnect USB cable and restart Galaxy J2.

Clear the app data cache

If, after you hard reset your phone, it cannot boot, you need to clear the application data cache. This is an additional process that comes with a factory reset. Here’s how you can do it:

• First, make sure your phone is turned off.
• If not, turn it off and wait for the shutdown process to complete.
• Then, reboot into recovery mode.
• In recovery mode, click “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvik cache”.
• When done, return to the main recovery menu.
• Select “reboot system now”.

How to Reanimate Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

Of course, everything below can only be used for situations in which a software problem is involved. If you’ve somehow managed to brick your Galaxy J2 (2016), then you may need to take your phone to a service if it’s under warranty. If you want to do it all yourself, only use this guide for the second version of Samsung Galaxy J2. trying to fix any other Android smartphone or tablet can make it even worse.

Galaxy J2 software issues can happen for a variety of reasons. You can turn your phone into a brick after installing an update, a new app from the Play Store, or when you save a file. In addition, in most cases this can happen when trying to obtain ROOT rights, unblock the bootloader, remove bloatware (built-in applications), install custom recovery images, update custom firmware, install third-party applications, install a custom kernel, overclock or slow down the processor frequency, and so on. Further.

In addition, unresponsive programs, malware or virus programs can cause the worst and most annoying problems. The amount of data that is stored on your phone can be another reason why problems arise or when the Galaxy J2 runs slower than before. In general, the most common problems that can occur are: general errors, lags, forced closing errors, low battery, overheating, screen freezing, various warnings and errors, complete shutdown and other similar malfunctions.

So how can you solve all these problems? Basically, your goal should be to restore your Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) to its original state. This way you will be able to get rid of all the problems. There are several ways in which you can restore or update a process. Depending on the specific task, one method may be better than others. However, reinstalling the Android OS is the last solution that needs to be applied, although the reinstallation procedure will keep Android running smoothly and stable regardless of the issues that currently plague you.

If possible, back up your Galaxy J2 before applying the troubleshooting solutions. If you don’t keep your personal data, files, accounts in a safe place, you will eventually lose everything. So use your favorite backup and restore apps and save contacts, call logs, messages, internet settings, pictures, videos, audio files, saved passwords, calendar information and even IMEI data. This information can be easily backed up and then restored using a variety of methods: you can sync your data with your account, you can use cloud storage services, or you can download and install a proven backup and restore tool from Play Store or anywhere. another source you prefer.

Also, if you can still use the device, before starting the resuscitation process, try the following tasks:

• On Galaxy J2 (2016), enable developer mode: tap on the menu and go to settings; then select About phone and then press 7 times on the build number until you see the message “you are a developer”.
• After enabling the option for developers, enter it (under “Menu. Settings”) and find the USB debugging option. enable it.
• Some of the methods described below require a computer; install USB Galaxy J2 drivers on it and disable antivirus temporarily.
• You will also need a USB cable.
• Charge your phone, especially if the battery shows less than 50%.
• Since some procedures require a lot of power, the phone may turn off, and this is unacceptable.
• If you skip the charging process and the phone turns off, additional problems may arise, so try not to make it worse. charge the device even if the screen cannot turn on.

Make a hard reset

In most cases, erasing is exactly what you want. The most common problems can be solved if you first uninstall the software that caused the problem. But what if the brick phone does not allow you to remove something, or you do not know at all which application is causing the problem? Well, the easiest way is to erase everything in order to restore the phone back to its original state. A hard reset will do this: it will delete third-party data along with your personal files. only built-in apps and programs will remain on the Galaxy J2 (2016). Do not be lazy and learn How to hard reset on Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016).

How to Reanimate Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

Factory reset (hard reset) for phone Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime SM-G532F

Put Android into Safe Mode (Android Safe)

If a forced closing error appears or the screen freezes, then this process is not responding. In addition, functions can get stuck, malware can interfere with the Android OS, or a malicious process can run in the background. If you know what is causing the problem but cannot fix it, you can reanimate the Galaxy J2 (2016) using Android Safe Mode. It is a specialized environment through which you can quickly and safely uninstall applications, uninstall programs, and stop unresponsive processes. Here’s how you can put your phone into Safe Mode:

• Turn off your phone.
• Press and hold the power button.
• When the Samsung logo appears, release the power button and immediately press and hold the volume down key.
• Keep holding the key until the boot process is complete.
• In the lower left corner of J2 you will be able to see a watermark stating that you are in safe mode.
• That’s all; now you can troubleshoot your Android device.

These are the easiest ways you can try to fix the bricked state of your Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) at any time. Try each method and see what works for you and your phone. If you have any questions or need more information, do not hesitate and contact us. We will try to help you as quickly as possible.

How to reset data (hard reset, factory reset) on Samsung Galaxy

How to prepare for the Samsung Android device recovery process:

• Install USB drivers on your computer by downloading them here.
• Download the Odin utility from this link and unpack the archive in a convenient place on your PC.
• Download the official firmware for your gadget. The Samsung-Updates.com website is best suited for this: in the “Devices” section
  side menu click on “select Device”
  and select the model of your device from the list.

On the next page, a list of firmwares for this model should appear, sorted by date, that is, the most recent at the top. We find the firmware for your region (Russia = SER, Ukraine = SEK), and then proceed to download by clicking “Download” opposite the selected software. Now you need to click on one of the yellow buttons on the page.

Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 Hard Reset

So, are you all set? Have you installed the drivers and rebooted your computer? Unpacked Odin archives and firmware? Is your smartphone / tablet charged? Then let’s get started! Follow my instructions carefully and get a device with freshly installed software in 15 minutes.

How to restore stock firmware on any Samsung device:

Step 1:
Run Odin on your computer. Step 2:
Put your mobile device into Download Mode. To do this, turn it off, and then hold down the buttons in turn “Volume down”
, “Home”
and “Nutrition”
. Then press the button once. “Volume up”
, to continue Step 3:
Connect your gadget to your computer using a USB cable Step 4:
When a blue light shines in the Odin program opposite the connected port, click on the “AP” button
and select the firmware file that you should have downloaded in advance.

Step 5:
Odin takes a few minutes to check the firmware. When it is ready, press the “Start” button
, which is at the bottom of the window. Step 6:
After the end of the process, the device will reboot automatically. Step 7:
In a few minutes you should see the initial setup screen, where you need to select the interface language, connect to the network, add an account, and so on. That’s all! Now your gadget has stock software installed, which will receive official updates over the air.

Found a bug? Select it and press CtrlEnter

Remove Google account from device.

If this is not done, then when you turn on the device after the reset, the account that was on the device before the reset will be requested. Without entering this account, you will not be able to turn on the device.

What to do if Samsung Galaxy locks up after data reset and asks for Google account

How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy J3 2016

Official information about protecting your device from unauthorized reset on the Google website

If the device does not turn on after a reset (freezes)

Contact the Samsung service center, you need to reinstall the firmware using the engineering method.

Can’t find the information you’re looking for? We will help you.

Where is the model number?

Samsung Galaxy S7 (shell Samsung Experience)

• Go to the settings in a way convenient for you.
• At the bottom, click on the “General Settings” tab.
• Select “Reset” (“Backup and reset”).
• Tap on “Reset data”.
• Click on the blue reset button.
• Enter the device PIN and click “Next”.
• Click on “Delete All” (“Reset Device”).

Your phone will restart. It will remain to customize it as after purchase.

How to create a backup?

Attention! A reset will erase all data on your Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) phone. If you have not backed up your contacts, images, videos, documents and everything else, then you must do so, otherwise you will lose all personal information that was on the device.

To avoid losing your data, follow these guidelines.

• Transfer photos, documents and videos to your computer via USB cable. You can also use Google Photos to backup images, and Google Drive cloud service is suitable for documents and folders, but you can upload the number of files to it. You will have to pay to expand storage.
• In order not to lose contacts and applications, activate cloud sync in the settings. Go to the path “System”. “Advanced”. “Backup”. Enable Google Account Backup.

Once done, you can Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018).

How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) Phone from Settings Menu?

Attention! Because of FRP (Factory Reset Protection, that is, protection against reset), Android will ask you to enter your account login and password, which was assigned before the Hard Reset procedure. Therefore, if you plan to sell a smartphone, you must log out of your Google account (“Settings”. “Accounts”. “Google”. “Delete account”) before resetting so that the person who receives your phone can activate their profile on it.

Given the wide range of Android phones and the difficulty of describing the factory reset process for a specific model, we will show the guide using three fundamentally different devices and firmware as examples:

• Mi A1 on pure Android, which is also used in Nokia, Motorola, OnePlus (has a slightly redesigned system) and in all devices released about the Android One program;
• Galaxy S7 running Samsung Experience. Recall that the Korean corporation is the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, so it makes sense to show this shell too;
• Redmi Note 5 on MIUI. The products of this company are in great demand in the CIS, so we could not ignore it.

The easiest way to do Hard Reset is through a special menu in the system parameters. Note again that the location and name of the items may differ slightly depending on the phone used. The main thing is to find the main category for recovery and reset.

Factory reset (hard reset) for phone Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)

There are many reasons why you may need to perform a Hard Reset on your Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) smartphone. Typically, this procedure is performed to restore the health of the system, which has been violated by viruses, deleting system files, “clumsy” firmware update and many other things. Hard Reset is very easy to perform on any smartphone, but you should be aware of the consequences of this action and be able to back up the system and files. We will discuss all this in detail below.

Redmi Note 5 (MIUI firmware)

• Open “Settings”.
• Go to the “Advanced Options” window.
• Click on “Backup and reset”.
• Select “Factory data reset”.
• To remove absolutely all applications and files, check the “Clear internal memory”.
• It remains to click on “Reset settings” and enter the password, if required.

Attention! As you can see, the main thing is to find the “Reset” section. In order not to be guaranteed not to “wander” in all parameters in search of the desired menu, it is easier on the main page to enter the query “Reset” in the search box. Select the desired menu from the proposed list and you will immediately get into it. And then everything is as in the instructions.

Xiaomi Mi A1 (pure Android 8.1 Oreo)

• Click on the “Settings” icon in the application menu or launch them using the icon in the notification shade.
• Scroll down and go to the “System” section.
• Click “Reset”.
• Select “Erase All Data” (“Reset to Factory Settings”).
• Confirm your intention by pressing the button below.
• Enter the device PIN and click “Continue”.
• Select “Erase All”.

The device will reboot and you will need to go through the initial setup again as if it were a new phone.

How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) via Recovery?

This is a useful method if the phone has a problem that prevents it from loading. It is for such cases that you need a recovery mode, through which you will need to produce Hard Reset.

• If your phone is on, turn it off.
• Hold down the power and volume down buttons (if nothing happens, read our separate article on how to enter Recovery).
• Instead of normal loading, you will see a menu where navigation is performed using the volume keys (move the cursor) and power (select).
• Go down to the category “Wipe data / factory reset” and click on it with the power key.
• Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm reset.

Upon completion of the reset, the device will reboot and display the standard welcome and settings window. Again, the menu names may differ slightly depending on the model.