[Samsung Galaxy S2] Performing a hard reset

This are the step by step procedures on how to factory reset or hard reset the Samsung Galaxy S II, to return the phone to its original factory fresh default settings.

This may help and only advisable if experiencing frozen or hang up problems when using or opening some applications you previously installed on it.
Take note this will delete all data from the Samsung l9100 Galaxy S II as a result of this procedure. This process may or may not delete the data stored on the microSD memory card. Ensure to make a back up a copy of all important data before proceeding.


First do try to factory data reset the phone through the main menu settings.

1. On the main home screen, just select MENU
2. Select SETTINGS, then select PRIVACY
3. Select FACTORY DATA RESET
4. Select RESET PHONE
5. If the password is required,enter it. Then confirm by selecting ERASE EVERYTHING

IF the phone is hang up or frozen, Try to turn it off first and do a hard reset through key combinations.

1. If your Samsung Galaxy S II is frozen, Shut the POWER OFF, take the battery out and put it back again.
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Briefly Press and release the Power button
4. A menu will then appears that let you allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Quickly Press and release the Power button
7. Select Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If the above procedures doesn't work. try this another method:

1. Turn the POWER OFF, pull the battery out and put it back again.
2. Simultaneously press the Volume Up, Home and Power button
3. If the Samsung Symbol appears, release the Power button
4. A Boot Menu will then show, Use the volume up/down to choose and home to select.

Wait 'till the process completes, Once the wipe is completed, the Samsung Galaxy S II l9100 will then reboot. All the data you previously installed already been deleted and then the phone will then return to its original factory fresh default settings.

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I try to factory reset my phone it tells me that my Samsung Account Password is incorrect. The same happens when I try to access SIM Change Alert on my Samsung Galaxy s2. How can I access/change my Samsung Account Password. Thanks man.. Pleeeasee help

My web connection is being funky right now so I can't post the link here right now. Try going to the Samsung site and loging in there. They have password reset options that should let you reset your accont password for your phone. If you don't know the password at all they also have recovery options that let you reset your password via email.

Hope that helps.

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Hi im a newbee but has any one got a video of a hard reset for a galaxy s2 i need to do one but i have a broken screen so i need to do it blind before i can send it away for repair but need to delete all data so if any one can help need video from start to finish as i cant see my sceen



thanks joe

I find one thought I'm not sure you'll be able to hard reset your Galaxy S2 with a broken screen.

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Hi,

I did do a hard reset, basically lost a lot.. did a partial back-up but still a hard feeling.. anyway, my SGS2 CONTINUEs NOT to RECOGNISE SIM CARDS.. It's been just over a year.. almost no problem at all and THIS HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN, actually after a battery change. Stuck on flight mode.. AND after the hard reset, IT'S EXACTLY THE SAME.. I do all that I do over wireless network.. but basically, IT'S NOT A PHONE FOR ME ANYMORE.

Please HELP!

That sounds like a hardware issue. Have you considered taking it back to the store to see what your warranty options are?