Hard Reset Galaxy S6 (SM-G920) or S6 Edge (SM-G925)

Hi all were back again with a few quick reset tips for some of the newer handsets starting with the S6.  

To Reset the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 Edge you need to do the following to get to the recovery menu. 

With the phone off Hold the following Volume Up + Home Button + Power button, Keep holding as it powers on and you will be presented with the Recovery menu options when you see these release the buttons. You can now use the Volume buttons to move around the menu and the power button will let you select the option. To preform the reset select "wipe data/factory reset", you will be present with a confirmation screen again use the volume keys to navigate to  "Yes -- delete all user data" and the phone will then start to reset once this is complete you can select the "reboot system now" job done.

If you still have access to the phones menu you can of course navigate the settings menu and select the "Backup and Reset" option and in here you will find the "Reset device" option once you have tapped this it will prompt you to "Erase everything" once tapped the phone will start to wipe and reboot.

Hard Reset I9190 Galaxy S4 Mini

To Reset the Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 Mini, Start with the phone off hit and hold  Volume Up key, Home key and the Power on key. When the Phone powers on keep holding the buttons and you should be presented with the Factory Reset Menu. You can now let go!

In the Reset menu use the Volume keys to highlight Wipe Data/Factory reset and then the power button to select it, Confirm again by selecting Yes Delete all data. Now sit back and wait a few seconds.

When it has completed you will be presented with the Reset menu again and your done, Select reboot to restart the phone.

Hard Reset I9500 Galaxy S4

To Hard Reset the Galaxy S4 do the following.

With the Phone off Hit and Hold the Home key, Volume Up Key and then hold down the Power Key, the Phone should then Vibrate to say its powering on. At that point you can release the Power Key but remain holding the Home and Volume keys. You should then be presented with the Android reset menu. Black screen with blue writing.

Use the Volume keys to move up and down the menu and use the Power button to select your option.

If you want to do a reset with the phone on the same can be achieved with the settings menu. Go to the following option:
Settings-Accounts Tab - Backup and Reset - Factory data reset.  

Galaxy S4 Developer Options

To switch on Developer options for the Galaxy S4 do the following.

Go to Settings, Hit the More tab, Select About device.

Once in there Double Tap Build Number, it will then give you a count down every time you Double tap it until it finally says "No Need, you are already a developer" and your done.

Drop back in to the More tab in settings and you will now see Developer Options.

Galaxy S4 has arrived

Well the new version of the worlds most popular smart phone has launched and it looks about the same as ever! Check Samsung's new site http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys4/ Think I'm going to wait for the HTC One its more of a move away from the usual plastic body form of old, but as ever I'm sure this thing is going to take off like the rest. No word on pricing yet from the networks but I'll bang up a comparison when I get them.

Galaxy S4 New Teaser Trailer for March 14th Event

Samsung have a new Teaser Trailer for there March 14th Event in New York, Here comes the S4 I guess. Check it out.

 

 

 

Source: Samsung

Free Galaxy S3/S3 Mini and Note 2 Unlock

So with the reveal of the New Samsung Galaxy S4 not far off now I thought it time to be all nostalgic and go back to the Galaxy S3 and re-publish the free unlock method.

This is well versed around the net now and we take no credit for it (Source) but as the site dose focus on unlocking from time to time I'm going to add it to our archive!

Before you start Make sure your phone is running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and that it is already carrier locked (duh) also please note this method only works on certain variants for the Galaxy S3/Note2 and Mini3 not all and finally please note we take no responsibility for bricking your galaxy so don't cry to us if you mess up, this is at your own risk people! 

1. Open the Dialer and type in *#197328640#

2. Main Menu -> [1] UMTS -> [1] Debug Screen -> [8] Phone Control -> [6] Network Lock -> Options  [3]Perso SHA256 OFF Now wait 30 seconds

3. Hit the Menu button and select Back and you should now be in the Network Lock

4. Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ and again wait but for a Minute this time

5. Reboot the phone

Bare in mind there is no acknowledgement that the phone is now unlocked so the only way to know is to try another carrier sim. And that the Time waiting is key so don't rush it.

All Credit to Owl47 over at XDA Developers and you can read the original Here with loads of follow up information.