Factory Data Reset - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound
settings to the factory default settings. For more
information, refer to "Factory Data Reset" on page
278.
6. Tap Collect diagnostics to collects diagnostic data for
troubleshooting use. For more information, refer to
"Collect Diagnostics" on page 278.
Prior to doing a Factory Reset
Before initiating a factory reset, it is recommended that you
backup your personal data prior to use.
To export a Contact list to your microSD card:
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Press and then tap Import/Export.
3. Tap Export to SD card
refer to "Export/Import" on page 97.
Verify your images and videos are on your microSD card:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Gallery).
2. Verify the Gallery contains all of your pictures and
videos.
(Contacts).
OK. For more information,
(Apps)
3. Remove both the back cover and remove the internal
microSD card prior to initiating the process.

Factory Data Reset

From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings
to the factory default settings.
1. From the Home screen, press
Settings
reset Factory data reset.
2. Read the on-screen reset information.
3. Tap Reset device.
4. If necessary, enter your password and tap Delete all.
The device resets to the factory default settings
automatically and when finished displays the Home
screen.
Collect Diagnostics
This feature only collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting
use.
1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab
Backup and reset
2. Read the on-screen System Manager Application
information.
and then tap
(Accounts tab) Backup and
Collect diagnostics.
Changing Your Settings 278