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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos is a 2015 Android 5.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F with 2GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.7", Super AMOLED, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold.
The Galaxy A8 Duos is equipped with a Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 151 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off your Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos completely
Press and hold Volume Up + Power for 3+ seconds
Release both when the Samsung logo appears If the buttons alone don't work, connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable first.
Navigate with Volume buttons to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power to select
Highlight 'Factory reset' and press Power to confirm
Wait 1–3 minutes
Select 'Reboot system now'
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