How to Master Reset a G

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Do a hard reset.

   That means to remove everything from your G1 and and "start it over" by re-installing the OS, which is on the chip.
   
   A soft reset is less aggressive.
   
   Reboot the G1, like you would be doing to your computer.
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   Step 2: Power down your phone (you don't need to if your phone is already closed or has a dark screen).

   , (If already done skip to Step 4) , An exclamation mark will pop up with a graphic model of the phone underneath it. , Press the "Home" and "Back" keys at the same time, and then let go.
   
   Then your phone will close and open on its own. ,,, This won't take very long. , Then your phone will take approximately 1 second to close.
   
   And will open on its own. ,
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   Step 3: A screen will pop up asking if you want to power off your phone

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   Step 4: click on "Yes."

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   Step 5: Press your "End Call" and "Home" keys at the same time.

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   Step 6: (Skip these 2 steps if you don't want to do a soft reset.)

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   Step 7: Doing a hard reset:

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   Step 8: Hold down the End and Home keys (if not already done).

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   Step 9: Open up your keyboard.

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    Step 10: Press the Alt key

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    Step 11: then the 1 key.

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    Step 12: Don't forget to read the warnings.

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