Helpful tips

How do I restore my S4 to factory settings?

How do I restore my S4 to factory settings?

Master reset from settings menu

  1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap the Accounts tab.
  4. Under Backup options, tap Backup and reset.
  5. If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
  6. If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
  7. Tap Factory data reset.
  8. Tap Reset device.

How do I restore stock firmware?

How to Flash a Stock ROM

  1. Find a stock ROM for your phone.
  2. Download the ROM to your phone.
  3. Back up all your data.
  4. Boot into recovery.
  5. Select Wipe to factory reset your phone.
  6. From the recovery home screen, select Install and navigate your way to the stock ROM you downloaded.
  7. Swipe the bar to begin installation.

How do I boot my S4 in recovery mode?

Press and hold ‘Volume Up + Home + Power’ buttons together and release them as soon as you see the Galaxy S4 logo on your phone’s screen. Your phone will boot into recovery mode. Use Volume buttons to navigate Up and Down between options and use Power button to select an option in recovery.

How do I recover lost data on my Galaxy S4?

Recover files on Samsung Galaxy S4 with EaseUS MobiSaver for Android

  1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 to computer. Run EaseUS MobiSaver for Android and connect your Galaxy S4 to PC.
  2. Scan Samsung Galaxy S4 to find all the lost files.
  3. Preview and recover files on Samsung Galaxy S4.

How can I get my pictures back that I deleted from my Galaxy S4?

Your deleted photos on Galaxy S4 can be found under the Gallery category, deleted videos go to the Videos category. Click Gallery from the left navigation panel, you can recover photos from Galaxy S4 from there.

Is factory reset enough?

Basic file deletion and factory reset are not enough Contrary to popular belief, when you delete a file from your phone memory, SD card, or computer hard disk for that matter, the file isn’t actually removed. A file recovery program can scan the device for these deleted files and restore them.

Should I factory reset phone before trading in?

Before you trade in your old phone, it’s important to properly wipe the data clean. A factory reset will work, so long as you encrypt the phone first. For Android users, if you existing phone runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or newer, your data will already be encrypted by default. So, you’re good.

What’s the latest firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S4?

Samsung released firmware updates to many of its Galaxy devices recently. One of them is the Samsung Galaxy S4 that just received a December patch for its Android 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware. Here we are with the tutorial to update Galaxy Note 4 and its variants to the latest available firmware.

How to unbrick or restore Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500?

Click on the AP button on Odin and select the I9500XXUEMK9_I9500ODDEMK9_I9500XXUEMK9_HOME.tar.md5 file (from step 1). Your Odin window should look like the screenshot below: Now in the Option section of Odin, make sure that Re-Partition box is unchecked. (Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time boxes remain checked, while all other boxes remain unchecked.)

Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 still on Marshmallow?

Although there is no word from the manufacturer about the device receiving latest Lollipop or Marshmallow update, the listed firmware is a great deal for those who want to revert back to stock and grab the latest OTA updates as soon at it hits the device.

What to do if your Samsung Galaxy S4 doesnt show up in Odin?

If your device doesn’t show up in the Odin software, then turn off USB Debugging and turn it on again and Reboot. You can also reinstall the Samsung USB Drivers or try changing the USB cable and connection ports from device manager. Like and share us on social media.