biggzy
21st July 2009, 18:19
Its always a good idea to do a format once every few month or even when you first get your new s60 device.
theres 2 ways to do a hard format to the device memory:
1). once the device is powered on and at the home screen type *#7370# and then enter your security code (default is 12345) and then your device will restart and reset.
2-a). to hard reset when the device is off hold down the green call key, the number 3 key and the *+ key then continue to hold the keys and now hold the power key, hold all 4 keys untill the devicce boots upp and asks for the country etc.
Diagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
*NOTE if you own a nokia 5800 XM then the second option is:
2-b). hold the green and red call keys, the camera capture key and then the power key, hold them untill the device boots up and asks for country etc.
5800XM Diagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
*NOTE if you own a nokia n97 then the second option is:
2-c). Hold the left shift key, the spacebar and the back key then the power key, hold them until the device asks for the country etc.
N97 Diagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
If your device fails to boot up or gives a contact the retailer message then a hard format on boot will usualy sort the problem.
WARNING doing a hard reset will DELETE all user data on the device memory, including contacs, calendar entries and any apps etc you have installed to C: drive, your mass memory/memory card will remain unafected so any data will still be there, however you may have to reinstall some apps even if they are installed to mass mem/mem card.
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theres 2 ways to do a hard format to the device memory:
1). once the device is powered on and at the home screen type *#7370# and then enter your security code (default is 12345) and then your device will restart and reset.
2-a). to hard reset when the device is off hold down the green call key, the number 3 key and the *+ key then continue to hold the keys and now hold the power key, hold all 4 keys untill the devicce boots upp and asks for the country etc.
Diagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
*NOTE if you own a nokia 5800 XM then the second option is:
2-b). hold the green and red call keys, the camera capture key and then the power key, hold them untill the device boots up and asks for country etc.
5800XM Diagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
*NOTE if you own a nokia n97 then the second option is:
2-c). Hold the left shift key, the spacebar and the back key then the power key, hold them until the device asks for the country etc.
N97 Diagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
If your device fails to boot up or gives a contact the retailer message then a hard format on boot will usualy sort the problem.
WARNING doing a hard reset will DELETE all user data on the device memory, including contacs, calendar entries and any apps etc you have installed to C: drive, your mass memory/memory card will remain unafected so any data will still be there, however you may have to reinstall some apps even if they are installed to mass mem/mem card.
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