How do I reset my Samsung Galaxy s2 without losing data?

Press and hold the "Home" button at the center and the "Volume Up" button. (If you reach recovery mode, select reboot system now.) Press the "Power" button until the Galaxy vibrates and the "Android icon" pops up on the screen. Now, press and hold the "Volume Down" key. read more

If this hasn't solved the problem, let's proceed with the Hard Reset for the Samsung Galaxy S2. Turn your phone off. With the phone off, press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key. You'll see the Android recovery screen. Scroll to Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the Volume Up or Down keys. read more

Best Answer: You can't reset a phone without losing some data. Resetting it restores it to it's original factory state. The only stuff you can save is what you can put onto your memory card and sim card - so pics, songs, numbers, that kind of thing. But your settings will be lost. read more