How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 device?
Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 is a pre-Lollipop smartphone, which means there is no OTA (Over-the-Air) update available to reset it back to its factory settings. However, there are alternatives that users can try to reset their Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 devices. The common and recommended ways are:
Method 1: Hard Reset/Factory Reset Using Vibration Method
This method uses the vibration buttons to perform a factory reset. Here is how to do it:
1. Turn off the Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 device.
2. Hold down the HOME key, POWER, and VOLUME up buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the Samsung logo appears.
3. Continue pressing the VOLUME up button until the Wipe data/factory data reset option appears.
4. Select Wipe data/factory data reset using the VOLUME up and down buttons.
5. When the device prompts for confirmation, select Yes.
6. Continue holding down the HOME button until the Samsung logo appears again.
7. Release all the buttons and wait for the device to boot up.
Method 2: Hard Reset/Factory Reset Using Home-Key Method
This method uses the HOME button to perform a factory reset. Here is how to do it:
1. Turn off the Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 device.
2. Press and hold down the HOME key for 10-15 seconds.
3. The Samsung logo should appear on screen.
4. While holding down the HOME key, press and hold the VOLUME down button as well.
5. Release both buttons and wait for the Samsung logo to appear again.
6. Continue holding down the HOME button until the Wipe data/factory data reset option appears.
7. Select Wipe data/factory data reset using the HOME button and VOLUME down button.
8. When the device prompts for confirmation, select Yes.
9. Continue holding down the HOME button until the Samsung logo appears again.
10. Release all the buttons and wait for the device to boot up.
Method 3: Hard Reset/Factory Reset Using PC Method
This method requires a PC with Samsung Kies software and a USB cable to perform a factory reset. Here is how to do it:
1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 device to the PC using the USB cable.
2. Open Samsung Kies software on the PC.
3. Select the Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 device from the Device list in the Samsung Kies program.
4. Go to the "Backup/Restore" tab and select Backup data.
5. Wait for the backup process to complete.
6. Once the backup is complete, go back to the "Backup/Restore" tab and select Restore data.
7. Select the Samsung Galaxy Win I8550 device from the Device list, and then select the backup file you just created.
8. Wait for the device to reboot and complete the restore process.
It is important to note that none of these methods will erase data on an external microSD card, so users must back up their important data before attempting a factory reset. Additionally, the PC method should only be attempted by experienced users who are comfortable performing the process.
