Hard Reset

Hard Reset Nokia N8, E7, 5800XM, N97 (Symbian Anna & Symbian ^3 included)

January 6, 2012 By Don Caprio 3 Comments

How to hard reset nokia E7, N8 and all symbian anna and symbian three touch screen smartphones

Unlike old S60V3 Nokia symbian phones that use the same key combination for hard resetting, newer Nokia screen touch devices use different key combinations to perform a hard reset. Performing a hard reset restores the original operating system from the ROM (Read Only Memory). You may want to restore your phone to factory settings for many reasons: 1. Slow operating system 2. Virus attack 3. Boot -up failure with 'contact the retailer' error message 4. Incompatible applications that can't be fully removed 5. General system error Now, before you perform a hard reset on your Nokia N8 or any symbian smartphone you're using, you should back up your personal data and files as … [Read more...]

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Hard Reset Google Nexus S

October 8, 2011 By Don Caprio Leave a Comment

You don't have to run to a specialist each time you have a problem with your android smartphone. Some problems can be solved by performing a simple hard reset. Google Nexus S can turn out to freeze at time or won't boot at all and your phone might just be acting funny. Loads of installations and other things can slow your phone down and mess up the general operation of the phone. At a time like this, restoring the phone back to default factory settings is a good idea. To reset Google Nexus S back to factory settings or perform a hard reset, follow any of the two methods below:A. If you can still access the menu and perform some basic operations1. From the home screen, tap the menu icon2. … [Read more...]

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How To Hard Reset Motorola Droid 3

August 10, 2011 By Don Caprio 3 Comments

A malfunctioning Android operating system sometimes warrants a hard reset. An incompatible application and certain OS errors can only be cleared by resetting a phone back to the default factory settings through hard reset.Note that performing a hard reset will remove all data including the Google account, system data, application data, application settings, and downloaded applications. Only perform this reset if absolutely necessary.There are two ways to hard reset a Motorola Droid phone:i. using the menu in the Android OSii. hardware reset using button combinationsi. Using The Menu-From any home screen, press the Menu button and select Settings-Tap the Privacy option.-Choose Factory data … [Read more...]

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How To Hard Reset Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

April 11, 2011 By Don Caprio 1 Comment

There are several ways to hard reset your Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Android smartphone.The easiest way is by clicking Start > Settings > System > Clear StorageThen enter the number 1234 and press Yes.Another way is by turning off the phone, pressing and holding the two silver keys (left and right) situated just below the screen. Now insert the stylus pen into the tiny hole which is situated around the bottom right of the back of the device for 5 seconds. Follow the on screen instructions.It is advisable to back up your data before performing a hard reset.Also note that a soft reset can be performed by ONLY inserting the stylus pen into the tiny hole for 5 seconds while the phone is … [Read more...]

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Hard Reset Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

April 4, 2011 By Don Caprio 5 Comments

You probably want to put your Xperia X10 Android smartphone up for sale and intend to erase all persona data or you think there's probably something wrong with th operating system which you think only hard reset might correct. This post shows easy ways to hard reset your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.Note that you must back up all personal data possibly on a computer as everything will be wiped off.Hard Reset from the phone settings1. From the Home screen press Menu and select Settings, or tap the application slider and select Settings.2. Select Privacy.3. Tap Factory data reset.4. Select Reset phone.5. Select Yes to confirm the hard reset.The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will then go through the … [Read more...]

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