When using smartphone sometime we get problem like hang or not responding in Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300). This is very terrible because we can not use Samsung Galaxy S3 properly.
Here is the specification of Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone:
LCD 4.8 inchi
Processor Quad-core 1.5 – Exynos 4412 Quad
Memory Internal 16GB/32GB ROM with 1GB RAM
Camera 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Camera Resolution 3264×2448 pixels
Operating System Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradeable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
In this manual, will talk about easy step to hard reset or format to factory reset Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300). Please remember, when we decided to format Samsung Galaxy S3, the data and downloaded application will be removed and back to default application, that’s why we always suggest to make backup before doing the Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3. You do not need any code to force format Samsung Galaxy S34, just follow the simple step bellow.
How to Erase and Format to Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3?
#Option 1: Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 with software Menu.
When we still can access the Setting menu from Samsung Galaxy S3, we can perform the hard reset by using:
Menu > Setting > Privacy > Factory Data Reset > Reset Phone
When we choose Reset Phone, the warning will be appear and make sure you understand that all data will be erase or deleted. The data you have to backup before is : Contact / SMS / downloaded Application and others.
#Option 2: Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 with Hardware Key
When we can not access any menu at our Samsung Galaxy S3, something that we can do more is just pressing secret key to format hard reset Samsung Galaxy S3. Please do this step carefully because all data will be erase while doing this format method.
#Option 3: Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 with using secret code
This is another way to reset Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300), but please be careful using special secret code, because some step will make Samsung directly reset without any confirmation, of course this will make your data suddenly remove or disappear.
Secret Code for Factory Reset Galaxy S3: *#7780#
Secret Code for Full Factory Reset: *2767*3855#
Please becareful using security secret code, your data will remove from your phone, think before you do this.
FAQ to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 :
When will We Need to Format Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 ?
Samsung Galaxy S3 need to be format when we can not use it properly or sometime because of something we can not touch or run anything in our Samsung Galaxy S3
Is It Safe to Format Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3?
Yes it is safe, as far as we use 2 option above
Is My Data Will Be Removed after Format Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3?
All data and application will be removed from Samsung Galaxy S3. Only saved data in external memory card will stay in the position. But we still recommended to unplug the external memory card before doing the factory reset Samsung Galaxy S3
What to do if I forgot Samsung Galaxy S3 Security Password or Pin or Screen Lock Code?
You can try to use forget password choice in Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 for login with Gmail account which already active in the SGS3, but if you can not access the Gmail account, unfortunately you have do the hard reset or restore Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 to factory default with step above.
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I tried he second option but it’s asking for password.. I failed to understand what password? I entered my google account password/fb password/all passwords I know but it said “sorry try again”. What password was it asking for?
What should I do as I have to use loud speaker while receiving and making calls
Hi, if you need to use speaker phone (to use speaker louder) then just press speaker icon when make phone call (receiving or calling). Do this after you already connected to other party.
WHY? MY SAMSUNG S9300, DOES'T SHOWS PICTURE WHEN BROWSE JAVA.
Hi, if you have problem with your browser, better try to use alternative browser like Google Chrome, it can be run well for specific applications.
I have tried to format my S3, and now it's stuck on samsung logo, what should I do? or for how long I should wait for it?
Hi, in normal situation doing master format or hard reset will not take more than 10 minutes. If the process more that that time, maybe something happen with your phone or the phone bricks. Make sure to follow the step again carefully, if the problem still happen, you need to check your Samsung Galaxy S3 to Samsung service center for further test.
I followed the steps but it redirects to "factory mode"
Where do I type this Secret Code for Full Factory Reset: *2767*3855# ?
Hi, you can type the secret code at Phone Dealer location.
I where do you find phone dealer
Hi, phone dealer available inside application menu if the shortcut not see in front desktop. You also can dial someone number using contact menu at your Samsung Galaxy S3.
hi sir.. can i ask.. its about my samsung gt i9300 it has no signal .. how can i fix this signal ..???
Hi, first you need to make sure about the GSM card itself weather working normal or not, please try to use the simcard to other GSM phone to check it. If GSM card is ok, then put it again to Samsung Galaxy S3, and try to make sure the Flight Mode is not activated. The last try you can do is performing hard reset will reinstall factory default firmware or operating system and make all setting back to normal again.
Hi,
My samsung s3, I done factory reset and reboot. but i accidentally hard reset - formatted system. Now can't switch on. only show the words ' samsung galaxy s3 GT-19300.
what should i do next?
Hi, doing hard reset is almost the same with doing factory reset. So, in normal situation your Samsung Galaxy S3 should work normal although you accidentally doing hard reset again. Please try to do format or hard reset one more time using hardware button key.
Hi:
i received a software update from samsung for my SGS3 but after it was installed it reboot but didnot open to normal screen; i mean it hanged at samsung logo part; i tried to do hard reset but it again hang at same part. Do you have any solution? Thank you.
Hi, usually at normal situations, we can update the official firmware or operating system for Samsung Galaxy S3 with software Menu > About. We have to know, that the upgrade process only available or can work normally if our phone still not root or never get the unofficial firmware. If you never do unofficial procedure to update, but you still get problem for upgrade the official firmware, then you should bring to authorize Samsung service center for their help.
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When I type the code in dialer nothing happen I dont know why??! :(
Hi, there are several options that you can do for doing hard reset or master format at Samsung Galaxy S3. Some options maybe can not work during trouble in our phone, but usually hard reset with hardware button will work. If you still can access software menu, doing hard reset with Setting Menu > Backup & reset > Factory data reset also recommended.