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    There are two ways to perform a Factory Data Reset, also known as a master reset or hard reset.
    Before resetting, back up personal data to SD card or PC ; have Google login & password handy.
    Please note that all data will be deleted from the HTC EVO 4G as a result of this procedure. This process does NOT delete data stored on the microSD card. We recommend backing up all of your personal data before proceeding.

    1. Use onscreen menues:

    ~For Android 1.6 devices, visit Settings -> SD Card and phone storage -> Factory data reset.
    ~For Android 2.0 devices, visit Settings -> Privacy -> Factory data reset. This will wipe all data on your device; the SD/memory card will not be touched.

    2. Use hardware buttons:
    • Turn the power off. If your HTC EVO 4G is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
    • Hold the Volume Down button
    • Press and release the Power button
    • You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
    • Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
    • Press and release the Power button
    • Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

      If you selected YES, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the HTC EVO 4G. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

    ~After the reset:
    • Once your phone gets its data connection back you will be prompted to sign back into your Gmail account.
    • Be sure you know you Gmail email address and password. If you do not know them, you will have the option of creating a new Gmail account.
    • If you successfully sign back in with your previous Gmail account, the information that was synchronized with Google (Gmail, calendar & contacts) prior to the reset will sync back and return to your phone.
    Source: https://market.android.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=113410


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    Last edited by camstuf; 06-03-2011 at 04:14 PM.
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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    I like this topic, thks.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    thNks for this tut



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    Yeah, hats off to ya', camstuf! I've had to do this procedure 2 or 3 times now and I've only had this S3 for a few weeks now. I always miss something though, so this tut is a great tool for all of us!
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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    Quote Originally Posted by Konfused1 View Post
    Yeah, hats off to ya', camstuf! I've had to do this procedure 2 or 3 times now and I've only had this S3 for a few weeks now. I always miss something though, so this tut is a great tool for all of us!
    Why have you needed to do a Factory Reset so many times with your new Samsung Galaxy S3? It sounds like the phone is either defective or there is an application that you have been downloading that is causing problems. You shouldn't need to do a Factory Reset often.
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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    The step 2 you've told seems like Hard reset. Or both the factory data reset and hard reset works in a similar way?



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    Really its a great piece of information....like this post.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    Quote Originally Posted by prithviprime View Post
    The step 2 you've told seems like Hard reset. Or both the factory data reset and hard reset works in a similar way?
    Factory Reset, Hard Reset, Master Reset is same thing.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    I hope this Master reset works with KitKat as well.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    Extremely useful and informative post. I really appreicate this effort.



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    Text automatically translated from: Spanish to: German
    Es ist wirklich ein großes stück von informationen,vielen dank.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    This is actually some really good information. I am going to be selling my S4 in just a little while, and the last thing I wanted was for there to be information on my phone that people would be able to trace back to me. This is going to ‘clean my slate’, which is exactly what I wanted to have done.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    Yeah this is perfect way to restore I also use this method to restore my android.



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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    It works. Thanks for sharing
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    Re: Android Factory data reset

    This is awesome way to factory data restore It really works and I can use this method.



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