How to reset or factory restore Samsung E1120 device?
The Samsung E1120 device can be reset or factory restored if you encounter any problems such as a slow performance, difficulty updating software, or if you want to start fresh with your mobile phone. There are three main methods to reset or factory restore a Samsung E1120 device:
Method 1: Using the Home Button and Volume Up Button
To use this method, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your Samsung E1120 device by pressing and holding the power button until the phone turns off.
2. Press and hold the home button and the volume up button at the same time. Continue holding for approximately 10 seconds.
3. The E1120 logo should appear on the screen.
4. Press and hold the home button until the main Samsung menu appears.
5. press and hold home and volume down buttons until home menu appears again
6. press and hold both the volume up and down buttons, home button again until you enter the bootloader screen.
7. Once you are in the bootloader screen, use the volume keys to highlight "wipe data/factory data" and press the power button to select it.
8. Wait for the device to reset. Once the reset is complete, press and hold the power button until the device turns on.
Method 2: Using the Computer
To use this method, you will need a computer, a USB cable, and Samsung Kies software. Follow these steps:
1. Connect your Samsung E1120 device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open Samsung Kies software and select your device from the list of available devices.
3. In Samsung Kies, click on the "Backup/Restore" tab.
4. Click on the "Backup" button to create a backup of your device's settings, Contacts, and media files.
5. After your backup is completed, select “Restore Device” and make sure your device is connected in recovery mode.
6. Select "Home menu-only restore" and then "Yes—I’m sure!"
7. Wait for the device to restore, and once it has finished, press and hold the power button until the device turns on.
Method 3: Using Recovery Mode
To use this method, you will need a computer, a USB cable, and Samsung Kies software. Follow these steps:
1. Connect your Samsung E1120 device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open Samsung Kies software and select your device from the list of available devices.
3. Click on the "Recovery Options" tab.
4. Select "Download Custom ROM."
5. After your backup is completed, go to "Recovery options" in your E1120 and press the chef hat/home button to go to recovery mode
6. Select "Yes — I'm sure!"
7. Select "Home menu-only restore" and then "Yes — I’m sure!"
8. Wait for the device to restore, and once it has finished, press and hold the power button until the device turns on.
It's important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all of your data, contacts, and media files, so make sure to backup your data before attempting to restore your device. Also, it's always recommended to use the official firmware sourced from Samsung's official website, or through a trusted source.
