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How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
How to Hard Reset — Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos is a 2014 Android 4.4.4 smartphone with 5GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 4.5", Super AMOLED, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White.
The Galaxy S5 mini Duos is equipped with a Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 1 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 118 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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 S5 mini 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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