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Reset device

Learn how to perform a soft and factory reset of the device.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. From the home screen, press the Menu key.
    Note: Factory reset will delete all personal information on the device and return it to factory settings. This action cannot be reversed.
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  2. Tap Settings.
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  3. Under Accounts, tap Backup and reset.
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  4. Tap Factory data reset.
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  5. Tap Reset device.
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  6. Tap Delete all.
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  7. If unable to reset the device using the above steps, try the alternate master reset method by first powering the device off. When powered off, press and hold down the Volume-up, Home, and Power/Lock keys.
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  8. Keep holding the Home and Volume-up keys but after the device vibrates and states "recovery botting" at the top of the screen. Release the Power/Lock key .
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  9. Press the Volume down key, and then highlight wipe data/factory reset.
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  10. Press the Power key.
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  11. Press the Volume down key until Yes - delete all user data is highlighted, and then press the Power key.
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  12. Press the Power key to reboot the device.
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