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How to master reset Samsung SGH-a167
Reset instructions for Samsung SGH-a167

 

Steps to perform a Master Reset

This resets the phone settings back to default. This process does not erase contacts or downloaded content (ringtones, games, graphics, etc.)

  1. From the standby screen, press Menu.
  2. Scroll to and select Settings.
  3. Scroll to and select Phone.
  4. Scroll to and select Reset Phone.
  5. Press OK to confirm.
  6. Enter phone password, then press OK. The password is user-defined; there is no default. If a password has yet to be established, the phone will prompt for a new password to be entered and then confirmed.
  7. A confirmation message screen will display and the phone will then reboot.

 

Steps to Restore Phone

This not only changes the phone settings back to default, but also erases contacts and downloaded content (ringtones, games, graphics, etc.) This process cannot be undone.


  1. From the standby screen, press Menu.
  2. Scroll to and select Settings.
  3. Scroll to and select Phone.
  4. Scroll to and select Restore Phone.
  5. Press OK to confirm.
  6. Enter phone password, then press OK. The password is user-defined; there is no default. If a password has yet to be established, the phone will prompt for a new password to be entered and then confirmed.
  7. A confirmation message screen will display and the phone will then reboot.

 

Warning!: While reset/restore operation under process, you are advised not to remove your battery until the operation is completed and cellphone restarts otherwise phone damage may occur.
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