How to Reset Your Samsung Galaxy S

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand what causes the problem.

   After being used for a while and loaded with apps and content, your Galaxy S4 will likely start acting sluggish.
   
   It may start crashing frequently as well.
   
   To fix this, you can perform a Factory Reset, which will reset the phone to its default state and erase everything on it.
   
   Factory resetting your phone will erase all of the data on it, so make sure to backup anything you want to save.
   
   Click here for tips on various ways to backup your S4's data., Remove and reinsert the battery if the phone is frozen and won't turn off. ,,,,,, Once the reset is complete, press Power to restart the device and set it up as if it was new.
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   Step 2: Power the phone off.

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   Step 3: Press and hold Volume Up

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   Step 4: and Power.

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   Step 5: Release Power when the phone vibrates but continue holding the other two buttons.

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   Step 6: Release Volume Up and Home when the Android System Recovery screen appears.

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   Step 7: Press Volume Down to highlight "wipe data / factory reset" and press Power to select it.

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   Step 8: Press Volume Down to highlight "delete all user data" and press Power to select it.

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   Step 9: Wait for the reset to complete.

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