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How do you reset a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini?

Author

Sarah Oconnor

Updated on April 22, 2026

Find “Factory data reset”

  1. Press Apps.
  2. Press Settings.
  3. Press Back up and reset.
  4. Press Factory data reset.
  5. Press Reset device.
  6. Press Erase everything. Wait a moment while the factory default settings are restored. Follow the instructions on the display to set up your phone and prepare it for use.

How do I wipe my Samsung GT 18190?

Go to menu: Setting > Backup & Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device. Choose Delete All. SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 MINI I8190 will do the process to Master Reset to Factory Default.

How do you do a hard key reset?

How do I perform a Hard Key Reset on my device?

  1. Begin with the device turned off.
  2. Power the device on while holding the Volume Down and Power button.
  3. Once the logo appears on the screen, release ONLY the Power button.
  4. Use the Volume Up/Down keys to navigate the Android System Recovery Menu.

How do I hard reset a Samsung Galaxy s3?

How do I perform a factory reset on my Samsung Galaxy S III?

  1. From the Home screen touch Apps.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Touch the Accounts tab.
  4. Touch Back up and reset.
  5. Touch Factory data reset.
  6. Touch Reset phone.
  7. Touch Erase everything.

How do I format my Samsung Galaxy s3?

How do I reboot a Samsung Galaxy s3?

Press and hold down the Home button, the Power button, and the Volume Up button all at the same time. Wait for the phone to vibrate, then release the Power button only. You should still be pressing and holding down the Home and Volume Up buttons.

How do I factory reset my Samsung s4 mini?

Find “Factory data reset”

  1. Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone. Press the settings icon.
  2. Press the Accounts tab.
  3. Press Backup and reset.
  4. Press Factory data reset.
  5. Press Reset device.
  6. Press Erase everything. Wait a moment while the factory default settings are restored.