BlackBerry 7100 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry 7100i, 7130 hard reset, 7130c hard reset, 7130e hard reset, 7130g or 7130v returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

This procedure stops all services and removes all data including passwords and encryption keys hard reset, from the BlackBerry® device. Before you clear your device, verify that a backup copy of your data is available.

To perform a hard reset:

1. In the device options, click Security Options.
2. Click General Settings.
3. Click the trackwheel.
4. Click Wipe Handheld.
5. Click Continue.
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BlackBerry 7200 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry 7250, 7285, 7290, or 7520 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

This procedure stops all services and removes all data including passwords and encryption keys, from the BlackBerry® device. Before you clear your device, verify that a backup copy of your data is available.

To perform a hard reset:

1. In the device options, click Security Options.
2. Click General Settings.
3. Click the trackwheel.
4. Click Wipe Handheld.
5. Click Continue.
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BlackBerry 8700 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry 8700, 8703e, 8707, 8707g, or 8707h returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. In the device options, click Security Options.
2. Click General Settings.
3. Click the trackwheel.
4. Click Wipe Handheld.
5. To delete all third-party applications, select the Include third-party applications check box.
6. Click Continue.
7. Type blackberry.

BlackBerry 8100 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Pearl 8100, 8110, 8120 or 8130 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security Options.
3. Click General Settings.
4. Press the Menu key.
5. Click Wipe Handheld.
6. To delete all third-party applications from your device, select the Include third-party applications check box.
7. Click Continue.
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BlackBerry 8300 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8310 or 8320 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security Options.
3. Click General Settings.
4. Press the Menu key.
5. Click Wipe Handheld.
6. To delete all third-party applications from your device, select the Include third-party applications check box.
7. Click Continue.
8. Type blackberry.

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BlackBerry 8800 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry 8800, 8820 or 8830 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security Options.
3. Click General Settings.
4. Press the Menu key.
5. Click Wipe Handheld.
6. To delete all third-party applications from your device, select the Include third-party applications check box.
7. Click Continue.
8. Type blackberry.

BlackBerry 9000 Bold Reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Bold 9000 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 8820 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry 8800, 8820 or 8830 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security Options.
3. Click General Settings.
4. Press the Menu key.
5. Click Wipe Handheld.
6. To delete all third-party applications from your device, select the Include third-party applications check box.
7. Click Continue.
8. Type blackberry.

BlackBerry 8900 Bold Reset

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Curve 8900 or 8910 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe

BlackBerry 8500 reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Curve 8520 or 8530 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 9500 Storm reset

Reset the Blackberry 9500 or 9530 device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Storm 9500 or 9530 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.
To perform a hard reset:

   1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
   2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

    * To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
    * To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
    * To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

   1. Type blackberry.
   2. Click Wipe. 

BlackBerry 9700 Bold reset

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Bold 9700 Bold2 or 9780 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 9600 Tour reset

Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry 9600 or 9630 Tour returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 9100 reset

Reset the Blackberry 9100 pearl device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Curve 9300 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 9300 Bold Reset the device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Curve 9300 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 9800 Torch reset

Reset the 9800 Torch device

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your BlackBerry Torch 9800 returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Before you delete your BlackBerry® device data or media card files, consider backing up these items so that you have a copy on your computer. CAUTION: If you have turned on encryption, the process for deleting all device data can take up to an hour to complete. You cannot stop the process after you start it. If you reset your device, the process restarts after the device restarts.

To perform a hard reset:

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.

• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box.
• To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box.
• To delete all files from your media card, select the Media Card check box.

1. Type blackberry.
2. Click Wipe.

BlackBerry 9700 Bold reset

Reset the BlackBerry bold  device
Remove and reinsert the battery.

BlackBerry 9700 Bold Hard reset

Press: ALT + SHIFT + DEL

or

Format the device memory or a media card
If you format the BlackBerry® device memory or a media card, all the files in the device memory or on the media card are deleted.
Depending on your device model, you might not be able to format your device memory.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Memory.
3. Press the Menu key.
4. Click Format.
5. Complete the instructions on the screen.

Warning: All data on your phone will be deleted.