My Samsung galaxy s3 froze on the home screen and I can't do anything - nothing responds. What do I do?

[bethdaran]

My Samsung galaxy s3 froze on the home screen and I can't do anything - nothing responds. What do I do?

 

[Titillating]

Attempt a hard reset. Hold the home button, power button, and volume up buttons for about 10 seconds. It should force your phone to reset. Remember to be holding down all three buttons at the same time.