In this article we will look at a number of causes due to which you need to hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3. Also we’ll talk about three popular methods of hard reset.

Be careful! Hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 will cause you to lose all data on the internal memory.

Why do you need hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3?

The most common reason of hard reset is forgot unlock pattern. Another reason for hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 can be technical problems. If the problem is really serious, then hard reset will hardly be able to solve it, but you can try to fix some small problems, such as a Galaxy S3 restarts itself.

Method 1 – hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 through Recovery menu

This method is the most versatile because it allows you to perform hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 even when your smartphone does not turn on.

1. Turn off Samsung Galaxy S3;
2. If the battery is removable, then remove it for a few seconds;
3. Insert the battery back to enter Recovery menu with the help of one of the following combinations:

• Increase volume button + power button;
• Decrease the volume button + power button;
• Two volume button + power button;
• Volume button + Home button + power button.

You need to hold one of these combinations for a few seconds. If you are unable to go to Recovery menu, then you have to look for technical documentation on the manufacturer’s website.

When you entered Recovery menu, you need to find a menu item with the words “factory reset”. Navigation through the menu buttons made by increase/decrease volume button and select the desired item with power button.

After selecting “factory reset” your smartphone will ask you for a confirmation and will warn about the loss of all user data.

If you are confident in your actions, choose the item “Yes” and smartphone will be returned to factory settings after a couple of minutes.

Method 2 – hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 through Android settings

This method is convenient to use when you need to quickly and permanently delete all data from the internal memory of smartphone. For example, before the sale of the device. In this case, you do not need to go into Recovery menu.

1. Open the Settings menu.
2. Select the menu item “Backup and reset”, “Factory data Reset” and”Reset device”.
3. Confirm reset.

Usually hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 takes just a few minutes.

Method 3 – hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3 with service codes

The manufacturer provides service codes to perform any functions. There are a number of common service codes that allow you hard reset your device.

Try to dial one of the following service codes:

• *2767*3855#
• *#*#7780#*#*
• *#*#7378423#*#*

We hope that our article has helped you to hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3.

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The case goes back about two weeks ago when he saw Samsung Galaxy S3 finally get the long-awaited update to Android 4.3 after months of speculation and evidence through leaked ROM. Unfortunately, the bitter surprise came shortly after the end of the update process, leaving in the hands of a user terminal unstable, with problems of autonomy and in the worst case even a few complete system failure.

Came to the conclusion that Samsung has released the update in too hasty, division Samsung Mobile UK gets a first official statement that tries to explain clearly the issue, nevertheless confirming the temporary blockage of deployment pending further developments .

We are currently investigating the problems found on our Galaxy S3 after updating to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the distribution service has been temporarily suspended to try to provide our customers with the best mobile experience. We will arrange to resume the update service as soon as possible.

Samsung Mobile UK

So everything is still waiting for a resolution allowing for better experience with Android 4.3 because Samsung chose to go directly from Android 4.1.2 to the latter distribution in view of further benefits, better optimization and shorter time to development.

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