Sometimes it happens that the Samsung Galaxy S II starts to work not quite well. What to do in such a situation? If the phone does not work correctly, you will have to reboot it through the menu or using the hardware keys. How to reset settings on Samsung? You can apply several methods.
1. Clear the cache
If the phone does not work properly, you may need to restart it, as well as clear the cache. This will help to remove unnecessary content from the gadget's memory. Unlike a general reset, deleting the cache does not erase your personal data.
To erase 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 until the smartphone vibrates once, then release it.
- Then hold down the volume buttons until the AndroidSystemRecovery screen appears. Press the volume down key to highlight the cache section to be deleted.
- Hold the desired button to select the data you want to delete - Home (ICS only) or Power (GB only).
Make sure everything is selected correctly and reload the gadget. This method is useful in that it allows you to simply clear the device’s memory from unnecessary information. This is the mildest way to get your Samsung Galaxy S2 up and running. You can always reset the settings, so it's best to start with less. This can be seen in the course of further use of the smartphone.
2. General discharge
How to reset settings on Samsung from the settings menu
A general reset will help return the device to the 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 the data stored on the SIM card or SD.
To perform a general reset, follow these steps:
- Back up all data from internal memory.
- On the main screen, press the Menu key, and then Settings.
- Highlight and press "Backup and reset."
- Click "Reset Settings" and select "Delete All."
How to reset settings on Samsung with hardware keys
It also restores the 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 stops responding, you can reset the settings using the hardware keys. To perform a general reset, you will need the following steps:
- Turn off the device. Press and hold the volume keys simultaneously.
- Press the power key, wait for the phone to vibrate once, then release it.
- Continue to hold the sound settings 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 third-party applications disabled. By turning on the gadget in this way, you can easily remove all programs that may cause problems when downloading or using the Samsung Galaxy. How to reset the 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 the “Menu”.
- The SafeMode item is displayed in the lower left corner. Uninstall all third-party applications that are causing you problems.
Turn off safe mode:
- Press and hold the power key, select "Turn off the power."
- Remove the battery and reinsert it.
- Press the power button to turn on the device, but do not touch any keys during reboot.
Now you know how to reset the settings on Samsung. The simplest methods are listed above. There are other ways, for example, flashing the device. However, these options are not recommended to non-specialists.