Samsung GT-i9000 Galaxy S Hard Reset

What is Hard Reset

A hard reset, also known as a factory reset or master reset, is the restoration of a device to the state it was in when it left the factory. All settings, applications and data added by the user are removed. The term is often heard in reference to smartphones and tablets but laptop and desktop computers, as well as most other electronic devices, can usually be restored to factory conditions.

Factory reset may be accomplished through various procedures, depending on the particular device, or may be available as a device or operating system feature. Android Factory Reset, for example, is a feature that erases all settings, user data, third-party applications, and associated application data from an Android device’s internal flash memory.

The most common reasons to restore factory conditions are to fix a malfunctioning device or to remove user data before selling or otherwise disposing of a device or returning it to the manufacturer.

Hard reset contrasts with soft reset, which just means to restart a device.

Warnings

This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your smartphone and any programs you installed. You should only perform a hard reset or clean boot when all other reset options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. This kind of reset will restore your device default settings.

  Samsung GT-i9000 Galaxy S Hard Reset or Restore Factory Settings 

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 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.