We show you how to factory reset the Samsung Galaxy S to clear all data and restore its original settings The Samsung Galaxy S is highly customizable and you have been hard at work tweaking it to your liking, but now the fun is over and you want to return it to its factory settings again. Here, we show you how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy S with step by step instructions. Please note that all data will be deleted from the Samsung Galaxy S as a result of this procedure. This process does NOT hdelete data stored on the microSD card. We recommend backing up all of your personal data before proceeding. First, try this: From the main home screen, tap menu Tap Settings , then Privacy Tap Factory data reset Tap Reset phone Enter your password, then tap Yes to confirm If that doesn't work, or if your phone is frozen: Turn the power off. If your Samsung Galaxy S is frozen, pull ...