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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
The Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 is a 2013 Android 4.1.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) with 1GB and 4GB | 8GB internal storage. It features a 4.5", Super AMOLED Plus, 480.0x800.0 display and is available in White, Gray.
The Galaxy Express I8730 is equipped with a Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable, a 5 MP, 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec. main camera, a 3 MP, 720p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 139.1 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 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 Express I8730 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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