There are many reasons why it is necessary to format a Smartphone , the most frequent being: slow operation, deletion of storage data or protection of personal files and passwords due to change of owner.
Restoring the Samsung Galaxy J8 to the factory state can be done in three different ways : from the options of the equipment , by means of a hard reset or from speed dial. Which returns the equipment to its default values.
In order not to lose personal information, it is recommended to make a backup copy, since all the files contained in the mobile will be completely erased when formatted. This does not include information held in the cloud.
Methods
Hard reset (button combination)
Hard reset is a forced formatting method , which restores the factory settings. Also, this procedure deletes everything stored on the phone that is not predetermined, for that reason, it is necessary to make a backup of your information. This way of formatting is used when you do not have access to the phone or the settings menu.
- Turn off the mobile .
- Simultaneously press the power and low volume button for a few seconds until the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
- Use the volume up and volume down keys to scroll , go to the “recovery mode” option . To access just press the power button.
- In the new options menu, select the “wipe cache partition” option , to clear the cache from the Smartphone.
- After a few seconds, you will return to the previous menu, go to "wipe data / factory reset" and access it.
- A selection list will appear with several "No" and "Yes". Again, with the volume key, go to "Yes" select with the power button.
- In the new options menu, point to "reboot system now".
- Your phone will proceed to format and restart with the factory settings.
From the settings
All mobile phones with Android system offer the option to format them through the device menu. With this procedure, all files and settings outside the operating system will be deleted; remember to make a backup.
- Go to the adjustment or configuration menu of your mobile.
- Then select "General Administration".
- Press "Reset."
- Locate "Reset to Default Values."
- Finally, select "Reset" and "Delete all"
- Your phone will proceed to format and restart with the factory settings.
Speed Dial
The speed dial option is a simple method to quickly format the device, you can do it just by dialing a special code. Attention : this format will not ask you for confirmation, once the code is marked, the data will be deleted immediately .
Follow the next steps to carry out this process:
- Go to the dialing option and enter the following code: * 2767 * 3855.
- Then dial the # key .
- Dial and wait for the process to finish
- Your phone will proceed to format and restart with the factory settings.
characteristics
The dimensions are 159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm; weighing 177 grams. The screen size is 6.0 inches, and its resolution of 720 x 1480 pixel. Its processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core 1.6 GHz., Graphics (GPU) Adreno 506, RAM 4 GB.
64GB internal memory. 16 AND 5MP dual rear camera, 16MP front. Its factory operating system is Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 3500 mAh battery.