Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini SM-G730A Factory Reset Checklist:

1- This process restores the Android platform to its original state and wipe all your data, So backup all the wanted data (Contacts, SMS, Photos, Videos,… Etc).

2- Make sure that you know the Google account name and password.

3- Any other Email accounts info.

4- Samsung accounts info.

5- Any other log-in info and settings you used on your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini AT&T.

6- Ensure your Samsung Galaxy device has enough charge level.

Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini SM-G730A from Recovery Menu:

1- Make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is Off, If not, Then turn it off (Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Power off). And remove the Memory card from it.

2- Take out its battery for 10 seconds, Then put it in again.

3- Press and hold Volume Up + Home Keys, Then press Power key.

4- Keep pressing the above keys until Samsung logo appears,Then release all keys.

5- You will get Factory reset / System Recovery menu on screen.

6- Use the Volume Down key to select Wipe Data / Factory Reset option.

7- Use the Power key to confirm the operation.

8- You need to use the Volume Down key again to select “Yes — delete all user data“.

9- Use the Power key to confirm.

10- After performing the hard reset, Select Reboot System Now option, And confirm it using the Power key.

11- Now your Galaxy S3 Mini SM-G730A will reboot, Wait for it to be fully on and then you can start using it. Select your preferred device language, And follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.

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In this Guide, You will learn how to update Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190 manually by using the Odin3 flasher and Samsung Stock Firmware files.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190 Update Check List:

1- The Software Update process will wipe all your data, So backup all the wanted data (Contacts, SMS, Photos, Videos,… Etc).

2- Make sure that you know all the emails and passwords you use on this device.

3- Ensure your Samsung Galaxy device has enough charge level (50% at least).

4- Download Odin flasher and extract it to a known location on your computer.

5- Download the suitable Samsung Firmware package for your Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190.

6- Extract the Downloaded Samsung Firmware package to a known location on your computer.

7- Download and Install Samsung USB Driver for Mobile phones.

Update Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190 Software (Step by Step):

1- Run Odin3.exe program as Administrator.

2- Make sure these options are checked: Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

3- If you want to flash PIT file then check Re-Partition option, Otherwise leave it unchecked.

4- Click on PIT button and select: goldenxx.pit (Only if Re-Partition option is checked).

5- Click on PDA button and select: CODE_I8190XXAMA2_809600_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

6- Click on CSC button and select: CSC_OJV_I8190OJVAMC3_1096943_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

7- Turn Off your Galaxy S3 Mini and put it into Download Mode ( Press Volume Down + Home then Power button).

8- After you see the Warning message press the Volume Up button.

9- Use the USB cable to connect it to the computer.

10- Wait until the computer detects the newly connected device completely and installs the needed drivers for it.

11- You should see the COM port number of your device at Odin3 window (0:[COMxx]).

12- Click on the Start button to let Odin3 flasher install the new firmware files on your Galaxy S3 Mini.

13- The installing process will take several minutes, And when it is done, The Odin3 flasher will reboot your Galaxy device.

14- Look at Odin3 window, If you see PASS! Word at Odin3 program’s window, That means the update was done successfully.

15- Disconnect the USB cable.

16- When your Galaxy S3 Mini is fully on select your preferred device language and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the initial setup.

17- Done, You have updated the software version of your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190.

Notice: In case you extracted the Samsung Firmware Package and you got one big file only, Then select it as PDA file.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190 Factory Reset Checklist:

1- This process restores the Android platform to its original state and wipe all your data, So backup all the wanted data (Contacts, SMS, Photos, Videos,… Etc).

2- Make sure that you know the Google account name and password.

3- Any other Email accounts info.

4- Samsung accounts info.

5- Any other log-in info and settings you used on your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.

6- Ensure your Samsung Galaxy device has enough charge level.

Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190 from Recovery Menu:

1- Make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is Off, If not, Then turn it off (Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Power off). And remove the Memory card from it.

2- Take out its battery for 10 seconds, Then put it in again.

3- Press and hold Volume Up key + Home key then press Power key.

4- Keep pressing the above keys until Samsung logo appears,Then release all keys.

5- Wait until you are into Factory reset / System Recovery menu.

6- Use Volume Down key to scroll down and select Wipe Data / Factory Reset option.

7- Use Power button to confirm the operation.

8- You need to use the Volume Down key again to select “Yes — delete all user data“.

9- Use Power button to confirm the operation one more time.

10- After performing the hard reset, Select Reboot System Now option, And confirm it using Power button.

11- Now your Galaxy S3 Mini will reboot, Wait for it to be fully on and then you can start using it. Select your preferred device language, And follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.

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