Samsung Galaxy S3

Factory Reset Instructions

Performing a factory data reset via settings

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Back up and reset.
3. Click on Factory data reset ~ Reset all settings and delete all data on device.
4. Select Reset device.
5. Finally, select Erase everything.

Performing a factory data reset using phone buttons

1. Turn off Samsung Galaxy S3.
2. Press and hold down Volume Up + Home + Power buttons at the same time.
3. Release all buttons when you see SGS3 Logo.
4. Android system recovery will be loaded then.
5. Select wipe data/factory reset. (use Volume buttons to go up or down, select with Power button)
6. Select Yes — delete all user data.
7. Finally, select reboot system now.

Performing a factory format using dialpad

1. Warning ~ no turning back after key in.
2. Bring up dialpad.
3. Key in *2767*3855#
4. Finally, SGS3 will be rebooted and factory format.