Sometimes it happens that the Samsung Galaxy S II starts to work not quite well. How to act in such a situation? If the phone does not function correctly, you will have to reboot it through the menu or using the hardware keys. How to reset settings on Samsung? There are several ways to apply.
1. Clear your cache
If your phone is not working properly, you may need to restart it and clear the cache. This will help remove unnecessary content from the gadget's memory. Unlike a master reset, deleting the cache does not erase your personal data.
To clear the cache, you must do the following:
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold VolumeUp and VolumeDown at the same time.
- Press the power key and wait for the smartphone to vibrate once, then release it.
- Continue holding the volume buttons until the AndroidSystemRecovery screen is displayed. Press the volume key down to highlight the cache section to be deleted.
- Hold the required button to select the data you want to delete - Home(ICS only) or Power (GB only).
Make sure everything is selected correctly and restart your gadget. This method is useful in that it allows you to simply clear the device's memory of unnecessary information. This is the gentlest way to get your Samsung Galaxy S2 up and running. You can always reset your settings, so it's best to start small. This can be seen in the course of further use of the smartphone.
2. Master reset
How to reset Samsung from settings menu
Maximum Reset will help reset your device to factory settings, and can delete your personal data from the internal memory - downloaded content, pictures, ringtones, contacts and applications. However, this action does not erase data stored on the SIM or SD card.
To perform a master reset, do the following:
- Make a backup of all data from the internal memory.
- On the home screen, press the Menu key and then Settings.
- Select and click "Backup &Reset".
- Click "Reset Settings" and select "Delete All".
How to reset Samsung with hardware keys
This also restores factory settings and erases personal data from the internal memory without affecting the contents of the SIM or SD card.
If the device menu freezes or becomes unresponsive, you can reset the settings using the hardware keys. To perform a master reset, you will need the following:actions:
- Turn off the device. Press and hold the volume keys at the same time.
- Press the power key, wait for the phone to vibrate once, then release it.
- Keep holding down the volume keys until AndroidSystemRecovery appears.
- Press the volume down button to highlight the data you want to reset. Press the power button to make a selection. Press this key again to delete all user data. Then press the power button twice more.
3. Safe Mode
Safe Mode allows you to turn on the device with disabled third-party applications. By turning on the gadget in this way, you can easily remove all programs that may cause problems when loading or running Samsung Galaxy. How to reset settings in safe mode is indicated below. You may not need a hard reset.
To enable safe mode and use it to solve problems, you need the following:
- Remove the battery from the phone.
- Reinsert the battery. Press and hold the Menu button and turn on the device at the same time. When you see the lock symbol on the screen, you can release Menu.
- The SafeMode item is displayed in the lower left corner. Uninstall any third-party apps that are giving you problems.
Turn off safe mode:
- Press and hold the Power key, select "Turn Offfood.”
- Remove the battery and reinsert it.
- Press the power button to turn on the device, but do not touch any keys during the reboot.
Now you know how to reset your Samsung. The most common methods are listed above. There are other ways, for example, flashing the device. However, these options are not recommended for non-specialists.
