- Turn the power off. If your Samsung Galaxy S is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
- Hold the Volume Down button
- Press and release the Power button
- You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastboot, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
- Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
- Press and release the Power button
- Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
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2.Once reset and the phone starts up again it will still show locked. Get another phone to call your phone. As soon as you swipe answer press back key (arrow key) (you gotta be quick) and the main home screen will come up!!!. press the left menu button and select settings and turn off pattern code then go to menu and factory reset the phone again.