S60 Reset and Formatting Codes
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Reset and Formatting Codes
(useful for when phone is having issues. Make backups before attempting)
Normal Reset
(*#7780#) : Restores ini files from rom but preserves user data (photos, 3rd party apps etc)
- On my 6682, it responded by asking for a Lock code. A Nokia FAQ (http://www.nokia.com.au/nokia/0,,37167,00.html) said there was a factory default of "lock code (1234) and security code (12345)." On my phone, 1234 didn't work -- but 12345 did!
Deep Reset
(*#7370#) : This reformats completely the C: drive. All applications and files stored on this drive will be lost and clean default files will be rewritten.
Full Phone Format
Works on most series 60; annotate here if it doesn't work on yours.
- On my 6682, this didn't work. I tried three times.
- Did not work on a 6085 with very low memory
If any of the problems listed below is happening to your phone:
- Blank screen phone unable to boot-up.
- Phone is only able to boot-up to "Nokia" screen (may flash "Nokia" 4 times also).
- Install a program but unable to uninstall it.
- Unable to delete certain files on C: drive.
--- WARNING: This will ERASE EVERYTHING on your phone ---
If you have any files that are important to you, make backups.
- Make sure you phone is fully charged.
- Backup your contacts list and personal files to MMC memory card (if possible).
- Switch-off your phone.
- Press and hold these three keys together:
- Green dial key,
- Star key (*)
- Three key (3)
- Press the power on/off to switch on the phone.
Do not let go the three keys until you see the "formatting" screen displayed. After a few minutes, the format will be complete. Your phone will now be at its original factory settings.
- it does not work on the E61/2/i
- it does not work on the 3600 slide
it reset the phone but cant clear lock codes]
