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Learn how to perform a soft and factory reset of the device.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. To perform a soft reset, press and hold the Power key.
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  2. Tap Restart.
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  3. Tap OK.
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  4. To perform a factory data reset, from the home screen, tap the Menu icon.
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  5. Tap Settings.
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  6. Tap Accounts.
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  7. Tap Backup and reset.
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  8. Tap Factory data reset.
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  9. Tap Reset device.
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  10. Tap Delete all.
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  11. If unable to reset the device using the above steps, try the alternate master reset method by first powering the device off.
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  12. When powered off, press and hold the Volume up and the Home key.
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  13. While still holding Volume up + Home, press the Power key until the device starts up.
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  14. Release Volume up + Home key when the Android system recovery screen appears.
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  15. Press the Volume down key unitl wipe data/factory reset is highlighted, and then press the Power key.
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  16. Press the Volume down key until Yes - delete all user data is highlighted, and then press the Power key.
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  17. Press the Power key to reboot the device.
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