Hard reset Nokia. How to hard reset Nokia phones
Resetting the settings on your Nokia XL Dual phone may be necessary for both an experienced user and someone who has just purchased their Nokia XL. For example, you bought a new gadget and installed graphic password, and they did it completely by accident. An inexperienced user needs time to understand a new device, and if you haven’t had time to properly study the functionality of your gadget, then similar problem It may happen to you too. So, your phone works, but you can’t use it because you don’t know the password. This password, by the way, can be “linked” to your Google account, but most likely you were “lucky” without such manipulations.
This problem happened to me too, and it needed to be resolved as soon as possible. First of all, I began to search for information on the Internet and found one special forum where many similar situations were described. For example:
1. How to remove graphic key on Nokia XL Dual?
2. My wife entered the pattern key incorrectly several times, what can I do?
3.I installed a pattern lock on my Nokia XL Dual phone a few months ago and did not use it. During this time, I forgot the password for my Google email account, and I can’t recover it. What to do?
4. What should I do if the Nokia XL Dual screen says “many attempts to enter a pattern key”?
5. Nokia XL often freezes or does not turn on at all. Is there a problem with the settings or is it a factory defect? And similar questions.
The only correct answer to such questions was full reset settings and return Nokia XL Dual to factory settings, i.e. hard reset. At the same time, as many users note, such a service can be ordered at Nokia service centers, but of course not for free. You can find another solution and do everything yourself without turning to specialists. You can only unlock a graphic key using a hard resert, and everyone knows what this can lead to. Resetting settings with a hard reset can lead to the deletion of all files, moreover, contacts and even notes in a notepad and calendar.
A programmer friend of mine advised me a few special programs, which save all the data from the phone and copy it to your PC. However, I can’t even use the phone, let alone open the smartphone menu. The main lesson I learned for myself is to always copy data from your phone.
It took me more than one week to find everything possible information and choose something that can really return your smartphone to factory settings. By the way, these methods will also help in cases where it slows down a lot, constantly freezes, or does not turn on at all.
Hard reset Nokia XL Dual. Method 1
This solution is just for those who have constant problems with your smartphone freezing or it constantly giving an error.1. "Menu" - "Settings".
2. Select the "Backup & Reset" function.
3. Among several proposed options, click on “Reset device”.
4.Confirm “Reset device” by selecting it from the newly appeared list and click again.
5. Overcome yourself and select the “Delete everything” function.
6. Done, now your phone is absolutely clean, as if you just bought it. He has standard settings and functions.
Hard reset Nokia XL Dual. Method 2
This method can be used by those who do not remember their pattern key or users whose phone does not turn on at all.1. The factory reset process begins by turning off the phone. For those whose smartphone does not turn on anyway, you can skip this step.
2. Now you need to get into the “heart” of the smartphone - the core operating system. To do this, simultaneously press the “Volume” and “Power” buttons, and hold the volume button in the volume up mode. The corresponding message will appear on the display, which means the “Power on” button can be released. Do not release the volume button for another 8 seconds. The phone screen should turn blue.
3. Using the "Volume -" and "Volume +" buttons you can control the menu that appears on the display. Select the desired item using the "Power" button. Find “wipe data/factory reset” in the list and delete the data by clicking on the “Yes - delete all user data” button.
4. The settings will be reset and the data will be deleted. Now you need to select the “reboot system now” item, which should appear on the screen.
5. The smartphone will automatically reboot, after which you can use it. The result is initial functions and settings.
Hard reset Nokia XL Dual is done.
It just so happened that I had to reset my phone to factory settings. So let's get started.
Soft Reset
Soft Reset(soft reset) – clearing the phone’s memory of personal data and settings: contacts, SMS, calendar entries, access point settings, etc.
Soft Reset is needed in order to get rid of incorrect operation application whose settings have been changed by the user. Also, a soft reset can be useful if you want to sell (donate, borrow for a couple of days) your phone - a soft reset will quickly clear it of personal private information.
It's very easy to do a Soft Reset on Nokia 5800, 5530, N97– you need to enter the following key combination: *#7780 #, or follow the path Menu - Options - Phone Management – Initial parameters(in this case, the device will ask for your lock password - its default value is 12345).
Attention! Remember that Soft Reset will erase all your precious contacts and messages, so make sure to back them up via Nokia PC Suite or using the built-in backup function to a memory card (Menu - Applications - File Manager - Backup copy).
Hard Reset
Hard Reset- analogous to reinstalling the operating system on a computer: not only settings are deleted, but also all applications - both system and installed by the user. Next, the OS is extracted from memory and all components are installed again.
Hard Reset (hard reset) helps to cope with serious glitches and malfunctions of the phone, in cases where Soft Reset does not help. Frequent bugs, crashes and brakes can be successfully treated with a hard reset (if they are not treated, then this is a clear signal that your problem is not software, but hardware in nature and you cannot do without visiting a service center to solve it.)
Hard Reset, for example, successfully copes with the following, quite common problem in the operation of the green key, contacts and dialing buttons: If you put a link bar on the desktop, then the green button, contacts and dialing keys are not working. If the link bar, then contacts and dialing work, but the green button still does not work.
To do a Hard Reset on Nokia 5800, 5530 and N97, you need to enter *#7370 # on the smartphone keyboard (in this case, the device will ask for your lock password - its default value is 12345).
Attention! Remember that Hard Reset will also erase all your precious contacts and messages, so make sure to back them up via Nokia PC Suite or using the built-in backup function to a memory card (Menu - Applications - File Manager - Backup). Before doing a Hard Reset, it is recommended to remove all programs installed on the memory card (after a hard reset, the phone will not know about most of them, and if you reinstall the programs, you may encounter problems).
Hard Reset with memory formatting (Master Reset)
Hard Reset with additional formatting of the device memory can be indispensable if your smartphone is infected with a virus or damaged file system. Also, there is no alternative to a hard reset with formatting if it is impossible to turn on the smartphone or it does not turn on completely (if the device does not turn on completely, first of all, take out the memory card and try to turn it on again - if it does not turn on again, then you can apply a hard reset).
This method of reinstalling the operating system is currently only available for Nokia 5800 and N97. For Nokia 5530 it may appear in future firmware.
Soft Reset and Hard Reset for Nokia 5800, 5530, N97
For Nokia 5800, with the phone turned off, you need to hold down the green button, the red button, the camera button and the power key and hold for 2-3 seconds. After a few seconds the phone will turn on.
For Nokia N97, with the phone turned off, you need to hold down Shift, Spacebar, Backspace and the Power key and hold for 2-3 seconds. After a few seconds the phone will turn on.
Attention! In the event of a virus infection, before performing a Hard Reset with formatting, you need to remove the memory card and format it on the computer to avoid re-infecting the phone with a virus.
Chief| November 11, 2009
What is Soft Reset?
Soft Reset – clears the phone’s memory of personal data and settings: contacts, SMS, calendar entries, access point settings, etc.
Why do you need Soft Reset?
Soft Reset is needed in order to get rid of incorrect operation of an application whose settings were changed by the user. Also, a soft reset can be useful if you want to sell (donate, borrow for a couple of days) your phone - a soft reset will quickly clear it of personal private information.
How to do a Soft Reset on Nokia 5800, 5530, N97
Making a Soft Reset on Nokia 5800, 5530, N97 is very simple - you need to enter the following key combination: *#7780# , or follow the path Menu - Settings - Phone Management - Initial Settings
Attention! Remember that Soft Reset will erase all your precious contacts and messages, so make sure to back them up via Nokia PC Suite or using the built-in backup function to a memory card (Menu - Applications - File Manager - Backup).
What is Hard Reset?
Hard Reset is an analogue of reinstalling the operating system on a computer: not only settings are deleted, but also all applications - both system and installed by the user. Next, the OS is extracted from memory and all components are installed again.
Why do you need a Hard Reset?
Hard Reset (hard reset) helps to cope with serious glitches and malfunctions of the phone, in cases where Soft Reset does not help. Frequent bugs, crashes and brakes can be successfully treated with a hard reset (if they are not treated, then this is a clear signal that your problem is not software, but hardware in nature and you cannot do without visiting a service center to solve it.)
Hard Reset, for example, successfully copes with the following, quite widespread problem in the operation of the green key, contacts and dialing buttons:
If you put a link bar on the desktop, then the green button, contacts and dialing keys are not functional. If the link bar, then contacts and dialing work, but the green button still does not work.
How to do a Hard Reset on Nokia 5800, 5530, N97
To make a Reset on Nokia 5800, 5530 and N97, you need to enter *#7370# (in this case, the device will ask for your lock password - its default value is 12345).
Attention! Remember that Hard Reset will also erase all your precious contacts and messages, so make sure to back them up via Nokia PC Suite or using the built-in backup function to a memory card (Menu - Applications - File Manager - Backup). Before doing a Hard Reset, it is recommended to remove all programs installed on the memory card (after a hard reset, the phone will not know about most of them, and if you reinstall the programs, you may encounter problems).
Hard Reset with memory formatting (Master Reset)
Hard Reset with additional formatting of the device memory.
Why do you need a Hard Reset with memory formatting?
It can be indispensable if your smartphone is infected with a virus or the file system is damaged. Also, there is no alternative to a hard reset with formatting if it is impossible to turn on the smartphone or it does not turn on completely (if the device does not turn on completely, first of all, take out the memory card and try to turn it on again - if it does not turn on again, then you can apply a hard reset).
How to do a Hard Reset with memory formatting
This method of reinstalling the operating system is currently only available for Nokia 5800 and . It may appear in future firmware.
For Nokia 5800 it is required when the phone is switched off hold down the green button, red button, camera button and power key and hold for 2-3 seconds
For Nokia N97 you need to turn off the phone hold down Shift, spacebar, backspace and the power key and hold for 2-3 seconds. After a few seconds the phone will turn on.
Attention! In the event of a virus infection, before performing a Hard Reset with formatting, you need to remove the memory card and format it on the computer to avoid re-infecting the phone with a virus.
From time to time there is a need to reset your phone to factory settings, so in this article I will I would like to teach you how to reset settings on Nokia N8, this is also called Hard Reset, in addition there is such a thing as Soft reset.
What is the difference? I think it’s worth understanding how they differ, because you may need any of these methods.
In general, Hard reset and Soft reset are designed to return your phone to factory settings, for example, I have my Nokia N8, but it froze, a lot of manipulations do not work, what can I do?
In this case, a Hard reset is suitable, this is a return to the factory settings using a special combination on the buttons, but you could also do a Soft reset, only in this case you will need to enter the code when dialing the number, and then know the password: 12345.
In fact, you can choose any of the methods for yourself, depending on the situation.
The most important thing is that before you do a Hard reset or Soft reset, you need to save all the data from the phone, such as: music, videos, pictures, numbers and notes - in general, you will need all the most important things for you here backup. Then you can start working.
How to do a Soft reset on Symbian smartphones
As I described above, here we will need to dial a regular number with the phone turned on. The sequence of actions is as follows:
Dial the number *#7370#;
You will see a request window security code, enter 12345 (standard), if you changed it once, then enter yours.
Next, the phone will simply start rebooting - Soft reset is ready!
You can also follow the path: Menu – Settings – Phone management – Initial settings- after which you will also have to enter the security code.
As you can see, everything is very simple. The second method is perhaps more complicated, but not by much.
How to do a Hard reset on Symbian smartphones
When the smartphone is turned off, press four keys at the same time: menu, mute, camera and Power button;
We hold it until the phone gives you its greeting;
Hadr reset is ready.
Everything turns out very simply, and there are no complicated steps, and perhaps your phone will stop glitching or freezing. It’s best to try these methods before committing to service center, if they don’t help, then you should think about it. As you can see, resetting the settings on Nokia N8 is not so difficult, because it probably took you more time to read this article than to complete all the steps.