Hard reset Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3

OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

Display: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm²

Battery: Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

For Hard reset Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 use following steps

1. Using the Power button - turn off the smartphone

2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds (up to 20)

3. After the SAMSUNG logo appears on the screen, you can release all the keys

4. Press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously to open Recovery Mode

5. You are interested in the "wipe data / factory reset" item, the Volume Up / Down keys are used to navigate the menu, and the Power key is used to confirm the selection

6. Move the cursor to the "yes" menu item and press the Power button