Android System Recovery; Safe Mode - Samsung SGH-i757M User Manual

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Android System Recovery

Android System Recovery is used to restore the phone's system
software to the original as-shipped state and delete all user data. It
is also used to update the system software. Under normal
operating conditions you should never need to perform a system
recovery.
Note: If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/Down keys to
select reboot system now, then press the Power key. Your phone will
then continue to boot up.
To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these steps:
With the phone turned off, press the Power key and Volume
1.
Up/Down keys at the same time until the phone switches
on.
Once the Samsung logo appears, release the Power key
2.
while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
Continue to press the Volume Up/Down keys for at least 8
3.
seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and the Android
System Recovery screen is displayed.
Release the Volume Up/Down keys.
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The following options are available:
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• reboot system now: this option turns on your phone.
• apply update from sdcard: this option allows you to apply
updates from your memory card to your phone.
• wipe data/factory reset: deletes all data from the phone except
pictures and videos. For more information, refer to "Factory data
reset" on page 106.
• wipe cache partition: allows you to delete all cache data such as
log files.
Use the Volume Up/Down keys to scroll up or down, then
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press to make a selection.

Safe Mode

You can boot your phone into Safe Mode if you wish to
troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing
problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic system
software.
Make sure your phone is turned off.
1.
Press and hold the power key (
2.
device.
After the start-up animation begins to display, rapidly tap the
3.
key until the Lock screen displays.
) to boot up your
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