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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3

Hard ResetAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)

How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 is a 2014 Android 4.4.2 smartphone with 512MB and 4GB internal storage. It features a 4.0", TFT, 480.0x800.0 display and is available in Black, Gray.

The Galaxy S Duos 3 is equipped with a Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable, a 5 MP, 720p@30fps main camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 124 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 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.

1

Power off your Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 completely

2

Press and hold Volume Up + Power for 3+ seconds

3

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.

4

Navigate with Volume buttons to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

5

Press Power to select

6

Highlight 'Factory reset' and press Power to confirm

7

Wait 1–3 minutes

8

Select 'Reboot system now'

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