Nokia N97 : Format / Hard Reset On BootupIts always a good idea to do a format once every few month or even when you [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] get your new s60 device.There are 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


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*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





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*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



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 [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to C: drive, your mass memory/memory [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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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