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Learn how to perform a hard reset on the Samsung Galaxy S II device.

When you want to pass on your phone to some else it is a good idea that you wipe out all the data on your phone so that no one can get access to your personal data. You could also perform a reset if you device is frozen and not responding to your command.

Note: Performing the below actions will erase all your personal data, so if there is any data that you would like to keep please back them up first so that later you could restore them if you like.

If you are ready, then here's how:

Software Reset

1. Go to the Home screen.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Select Privacy.

4. Select Factory Data reset.

5. Select Reset Phone.

6. Select Erase Everything.

You devices should be resetting now.

Hardware Key Reset

1. Switch off the phone. Pull out the battery if you device is not responding.

2. Now press andĀ hold down the volume up + volume down button. Then press and release the Home/Power button.

3. Next the phone will present a menu for you to choose, select Clear Storage.

4. Confirm if you want to go ahead.

Alternative

Also you could try to key in *2767*3855# and press dial.



Comments (6)
  • PamD
    Any help appreciated. Had a demo Galaxy SII whilst waiting for my order to arrive - lucky because ot took 4 weeks.

    When I returned it - dealer said she wiped everything off it - she now rings me requesting my passwords - says she can't clear my Google Acct - and is getting all my emails and my Facebook.

    Is this possible? How do I fix it - NOT wanting to give her my passwords - will changing my passwords now, fix it or at least prevent her getting access to my data/emails etc
  • rebecca
    hey, ive forgotten my pattern for my samsung sll and now i need a google account email and pasword but the thing is i dont remember what they are... any suggestions on what i should do? x
  • Hunter  - Thanks!!
    This page and the responses really helped me reset an inherited G SII!. Thanks all!
  • admin
    Good to see you got your issue resolved Hunter.
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