How to reset or factory restore Samsung I8700 Omnia 7 device?
Sure! Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung I8700 Omnia 7 device:
Method 1: Using the Volume Key and Power Button
1. Turn off the device by pressing the power button.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button while doing so.
3. While the Volume Down button is held down press and hold the Power button.
4. Release both buttons when you see the Team WinStart logo on the screen.
5. Use the Volume rockers to navigate to Test mode.
6. Use Volume rockers to scroll down until you see Factory Data Reset.
7. Press and hold the Power button.
8. After the reset process is complete, press and hold the Volume Up button until you see the Samsung logo on the screen.
Method 2: Using the Home and Volume Keys
1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the Volume + button and the Home button.
3. Release the Home button when the Samsung logo appears, but continue to hold the Volume + button.
4. Wait for the Samsung recovery menu to appear.
5. Once the Samsung recovery menu appears, use the Volume Up and Down keys to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option.
6. Select "Wipe data/factory data reset" by pressing the Home button.
7. Confirm the reset by selecting "Yes - delete all user data" using the Volume + button.
8. Wait for the device to reset and finally, press and hold the Volume Up button until you see the Samsung logo on the screen.
Method 3: Using the PC
1. Connect the Samsung I8700 Omnia 7 device to a PC using a USB cable.
2. Install the Samsung PC Toolbox on the PC.
3. Launch the Samsung PC Toolbox and select "Backup and Restore".
4. Choose "Galaxy S8" (select the I8700 variant) on the list of phones.
5. On the phone, select "Backup and Restore".
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to back up your device.
7. After backing up your data, select "Reset Device".
8. Choose "Yes" on your phone and the reset process will begin.
Method 4: Using the Cloud
1. Turn off the device.
2. In your Android account, go to Settings > Backup and Restore.
3. Enable "Backup to SD card".
4. Wirelessly connect your device to the computer and turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
5. Tap on the Wi-Fi option and choose a Wi-Fi network.
6. Go back to your computer and select "Sync".
7. After the data is backed up, turn off the device and follow the Samsung recovery options mentioned earlier to reset the device.
8. After the reset is complete, turn on the device and log in with your Google account.
Note: Be warned that resetting your device will erase all data and return the device to its original state. Back up your data before attempting to reset your device.
