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How to Hard Reset — Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II

Hard ResetAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)

How to Hard Reset — Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II

⏱ ~5 min📋 8 steps

The Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II is a 2011 Android 2.3.4 smartphone powered by the TI OMAP 4430 with 1GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 4.3", Super AMOLED Plus, 480.0x800.0 display and is available in Black, White, Pink.

The I9100G Galaxy S II is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 2 MP front camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 116 g.

Hard resetting your Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II 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 I9100G Galaxy S II 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

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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