General :: Samsung Galaxy S3 - Restore Factory Default
May 7, 2014
I have a Samsung galaxy S3 which is about a year old. About 2 days go i tried updating my software to Kit.Kat. It said update is complete but it just needs to reboot so i said yes. Now when i switch my phone on it turns on and when it gets to the Samsung logo it just flashes and stays on the Samsung logo. I have tried connecting my phone to kies but i have had a problem with my phone connecting to the computer. I also don't want to restore to factory default because i don't want to loose all my photos.
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Sep 30, 2010
Do I need to unroot to restore factory default?
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Mar 14, 2013
I am using Samsung i699 (android 2.3.6) in China, They preinstalled so many suck apps. After I rooted and removed a bunch of apps including system files, and then every time when I power on, it displays "Low Storage Space there is not enough storage space available to complete this action, clear some space and try again" Before remove some system files such as applications provider, kies, kies wifi and etc... it never had any problems. So here I have a question:
I want to restore factory default. When I press "restore factory default", it just restores my settings, or restores all the apps and systems files I deleted?
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Jul 1, 2012
I want to set default language to English when I factory reset the phone for SS galaxy S.How to?
LG-P970 using Tapatalk
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Sep 25, 2013
Galaxy s2 sgh t989 rooted followed all steps.I ran hc-ktool to backup efs.img and efs.tar.gz. I have not flashed any ROM for fear of turning my s2 into a paper weight. I downloaded root browser from play store to try and look deeper. That is when i noticed my efs folder was empty. I have been scouring my files but feel like a blind man looking for a needle in a haystack.
i still have a good imei and broadband version...everything seems okay. I am reluctant to do anything for fear of bricking. I no longer have lockscreen or power off menu either.Can i reset the phone to factory default and restore my efs? If so, do i have to unroot my phone?
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Feb 29, 2012
I factory reset my Galaxy Tab 10.1... I didn't know that the pictures would be deleted also. These pictures are so important to me. How to recover them back... I feel so sad now because all of my memories are gone.
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Sep 21, 2010
I downloaded a theme from the market and when I switched scenes back to HTC then back to the one I downloaded, a new wallpaper showed up, which I really like. I didn't like the theme (I think it was causing problems on my phone) so I uninstalled it, but the wallpaper remained (bonus). I have used it on my phone ever since, and now I want to restore my phone to factory default and redo everything in the hopes it will restore the speed my phone once had. I would really like to save the wallpaper but I can't find it anywhere on my phone. I have searched for hours trying to find where it could be or if I could even somehow grab the file being downloaded from the market and extract the wallpaper there. Does anyone know where to find the current home screen wallpaper. I've read that it was in the data directory, but that can only be accessed if you root your phone (i think) which I really don't want to do. I'm just trying to find some way that I can have the wallpaper saved and I can put it back on my phone without having to install the theme (which may or may not have caused the problems on my phone).
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Sep 28, 2010
I use kindle both with software and the actual hardware, so don't have a need to keep this pre-installed software on my samsung galaxy s, how can I delete it safely and will it affect my ability to use the ' restore to factory default' should I want to in the future?
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Sep 25, 2010
I can't seem to find the setting. I swear I've seen it before. I did start the update, but canceled it as soon as I saw it was downloading.would that be why I don't see the setting? I wanted to see if I the update was available a few days ago. I didn't know it would just start downloading it. I want to do factory restore before I do update because I'm rooted and done the lag fix.
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Aug 30, 2010
I just did a factory restore on my Vibrant and afterwards, I noticed that there are folders of apps I used to have before the factory restore. Some folders are...EpicFail, FridayEscape, etc. I thought by doing a factory restore that all data were wiped oud. I would like a clean wipe of the hard drive and reload of the factory stuff. No rooting.
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Feb 18, 2012
Just moved to a leaked ICS build for my SGS2 and the app says that it can't do it in ICS due to the OS not allowing it.
question is, why disable useful things like this? they did it a while back with allowing apps like tasker access to turn on gps (secure settings). It's annoying to get new features in new versions of android but have other parts taken away.
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Jan 5, 2014
I was messing with my Samsung Galaxy S the other day and came across the Pattern Lock. I thought it was pretty cool so I decided to use it. So I came up with a pattern immediately and, without any thought, I accepted the design I made (It was a complicated one) and forgot what it was right after. I know at some point after failing to enter the correct pattern you get to a "Username" and "Password" box for your Gmail and/or Google account, but, Since my device runs strictly off WiFi and WiFi is turned off I can't sign in. I also tried force resetting my device but it doesn't work like all the videos on YouTube show.
Extra Info
Name of Device: Samsung Galaxy S Media Player 3.6"
Order from Amazon
Internal Memory: 8GB
Micro SD Card: 16GB (Kingston)
Model: N/A
1. During the Google Login screen, I can't access my notification bar, therefore, I can't turn WiFi or anything else on.
2. I tried the different variations of: Turning off device. Holding Volume up+Home Button+Power Button. The "Samsung" logo pops up, vibrates once, and the screen turns pitch black all while still holding buttons and nothing just happens to happen after. When I release the buttons, the device boots up normally but I end up back at the Google login screen.
3. I tried taking the battery out and putting it back, doesn't really affect anything.
4. I tried plugging my device into my computer, but since I'm trapped at the Google lock screen, I don't have the option of connecting "Mass Storage Device" to my computer.
5. I tried adb shell (or whatever the command is) into Command Prompt and it doesn't detect my device. I have all the drivers installed for the device but because I don't have the option of tapping "Connect Mass Storage to Computer" it doesn't sync in with my computer. It just charges my device as if it were a wall charger.
My last resort option was coming to Android Central. Otherwise I'll just go to Radioshack or various other stores and see what they can do if anything at all at least.
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Nov 27, 2009
Just wondering if doing a factory reset, or any other kind of reset, restores the original CSC. I removed it when I used Odin to update the phone a few months ago. I know I can use Odin again if I want to restore the CSC, I'm just not sure which CSC I need- does it have to match the firmware version, or is the CSC for a given carrier the same regardless of the firmware?
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Jul 18, 2010
Ok so I rooted my captivate. I then used the titanium backup thing to get rid of all the at&t bloat ware. I didn't back them up either (I know I'm an idiot) well now I need somethings back, like voice recorder. But I can't seem to figure out how to do that. I can format the phone clear all the stuff but nothing brings it back. How do I restore this thing to factory defaults with everything installed????? I'm also getting tons of error messages now too...
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Jul 26, 2013
I have a Samsung Galaxy 5 , i was instal the cyanogenmod rom , but now i want to have the official rom for my phone.
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Mar 27, 2014
I Just Got A Samsung Galaxy S2 SPH-d710 From Ebay. So When I Bought The Phone. It Was Working When I Got It For Like 1-2 Months. After That, When I Turn In On. It Gets Stuck On The Samsung Galaxy SII Boot Sceen. I have Tried To Take It To Restore Mode Cant Work. It can Only Go To Download Mode. I Updated The Phone, So If You Can Find A Samsung Galaxy SII Download From JellyBean To Gingerbread Downgrade.
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Aug 9, 2013
My 4n is Samsung Galaxy y duos. Nomaly it has a 240MB System Space. I installed a custom rom (xDuos V3 2) with him guides. its fine. but I tried to get stock rom back. so i wiped all data ,system... n restore my old cmw backup.
But failed to restore. now my 4n has only 220mb space.
it failed due to low system space <as i think>
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Apr 16, 2014
my samsung galaxy tab5 ,model:SM-T310 FCC ID A3LGSMT310 couldnt factory restore
i tried using key combination volume up and power on button and then release power button,i hold on volume up key till android robot comes on screen after that nothing appears on screen to reset.just android robot is seen on screen.
how i can factory reset?
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Oct 31, 2010
I did it last night, seemed to work fine, but I noticed something today. Under settings, applications, USB settings, there is an option for PC Internet that wasnt there originally. When I try to go to software update, it says Communication Failed. Unable to connect to ATT servers.
Coincidence that this started now, or is there something wrong? I reset the phone twice, and reloaded Odin twice. Everything else seems to work fine.
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Dec 17, 2013
For FlashTab F2 Ultra... can i format and restore to factory settings?
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Mar 12, 2014
I have Asylum ROM on my GT-N7000 and i was thinking of using SLIM. do i need to restore my GT-N7000 back to the factory ROM before i can use the SLIM ROM on it?
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Apr 4, 2014
I am looking to completely restore my phone back to the way it was when I purchased it, though I am not quite certain of how to do it (and to load up a new Rom following that).
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note II, running Cyanogenmod in an early version of Kit Kat (4.4).
My internal SD card is a little odd as in that it has an emulated SD partition inside of it (though I'm not totally sure if it's inner workings). This happened after I first installed Cyanogenmod. What do I need to have ready before the reset? (I want to install the carbon Rom on my phone).
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May 10, 2010
I deleted them without thinking and now I cant add them back to my home screen. I have looked through widgets and nothing.
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Mar 27, 2013
i did a factory data reset on my galaxy grand and after that i discovered a havnt backed my contacts to my gmail account?, is there any way to restore my contacts again?
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Jul 31, 2010
Is vibrant running at 1ghz or 800. someone in the captivate forum suggested the vibrant is underclocked. I don't believe it, especially since my quadrant scores fresh out of the box beat out any quadrant score I've seen so far.
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Nov 19, 2013
I am using XOLO A1000. Recently I experienced a problem in my phone.The rear camera option got disappeared from camera function. I can use only front camera. I contacted XOLO care and they suggested me to apply FACTORY DATA RESET option.
Now I am ready to reset the phone but before that I need to take full backup of my phone. There is no software / tool is being provided by the company. find a software / tool which can take full backup (contacts, msg, apps, photos, settings, etc...) and restore as well without rooting the phone?
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Sep 10, 2013
Day 01 New Bought Android = "Original Factory Setting" with "factory root"
Day 02 Installed market or nonmarket apps = "no original factory setting" with "factory root"
Day 03 Factory Reset = "Original Factory Setting" with "factory root"
Day 04 Rooted the android = "no original factory setting" with "no factory root"
Day 05 Is it impossible to return the phone to the status of "Day 01" or "Day 03"?
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Jul 27, 2010
just wondering if i do a factory reset from the privacy settings will this cause my unlocked Galaxy S to become locked into it's original network again?
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Jan 10, 2013
this is naruto i have gT s 5360(samsung) few months back i rooted my mobile but before that i didnt backed up efs now after a hard reset efs folder is missing..... as a result i can not getting msgs or phone calls sim registration failed no imei number
is there any way to get my phone back to normal condition????
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Dec 18, 2013
I have a rooted samsung galaxy ace plus with GB 2.3.6, and i wanted to know how can you delete/disable/uninstall the default android lock screen(app), and set a 3rd party app as default lock screen app, i had tw launcher but switched to ADWLauncher ex currently and was trying to avoid installing another app like nolock etc
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