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How to Hard Reset — Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
How to Hard Reset — Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
The Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III is a 2012 Android 4.1.1 smartphone powered by the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) with 1GB | 2GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 4.8", Super AMOLED, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Titanium Gray, Sapphire Black.
The I9305 Galaxy S III is equipped with a Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 9 MP, 720p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 131 g.
Hard resetting your Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III 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 I9305 Galaxy S III 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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