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WARNING! Master resetting your phone will result in the deletion of all personal data stored on the internal memory, including images, ringtones, contacts, apps, downloaded content etc. However data stored on the SD and SIM cards will not be affected.
NOTE: You can visit this thread to learn how to back up data on the S4 mini Plus before proceeding. You can also check out this link for a full guide on restoring data.
Master Reset via Settings:
- On the home screen, press Menu
- Tap Settings and access the Accounts tab
- Under Backup options, tap Backup and reset
- Optionally, check the boxes associated Automatic restore and Back up my data
- Tap Factory data reset > Reset device
- If your phone is protected by a lock screen, PIN, or Password, enter the necessary login details and tap Continue
- Tap Delete all to confirm
Master Reset via Recovery (Hardware Keys):
NOTE: In case your phone prevents you from resetting it via settings, you can perform a master reset from the recovery menu, which can be accessed through a combination of hardware button presses.
- Turn off the smartphone
- Press and hold Volume Up, Home, and Power at the same time
- When the phone vibrates, release Power but keep holding Volume Up and home pressed
- At the Android System Recovery screen, release all hardware buttons
- From the recovery menu, press Volume down repeatedly to navigate to, and highlight Wipe data / factory reset
- Press Power to select the highlighted option
- Use Volume down to highlight delete all user data
- Press Power
- After the reset, Reboot system now should be highlighted. Press Power to reboot your phone and everything should have returned to factory values
Check for OS Updates:
NOTE: After a fresh master reset you should check for software updates. To do so:
- Go to the phones Settings menu
- Under More, tap About device
- Tap Software updates
- Assuming a newer OS version is available, follow the on-screen steps to download and apply it on your phone
› See More: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Plus: Master Reset & Check for OS Updates
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