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• Steps
• Method 1 of 8: Before resetting your mobile phone
• Method 2 of 8: Reset iPhone Settings
• Method 3 of 8: Reset Android Cell Phone Settings
• Method 4 of 8: Reset Blackberry Cell Phone Settings
• Method 5 of 8: Reset Nokia Cell Phone Settings
• Method 6 of 8: Reset Windows Mobile Cell Phone Settings
• Method 7 of 8: Factory Reset Procedure for Samsung Phones and All Other Cell Phones
• Method 8 of 8: Factory Reset - How to Troubleshoot Unanswered Phone
• Tips

Resetting a cell phone will often delete and wipe all of your personal data from the device, and restore the phone back to factory settings. Resetting your cell phone can be helpful if you need to delete your personal information in order to sell or dispose of your cell phone. You may also need to reset your cell phone to correct some malfunctions such as freezing, sluggishness and other defects that require restoring the phone back to its original state. The steps for resetting a cell phone will vary depending on the make and model of your cell phone. Use this article as a guide to reset your cell phone.

Steps

Method 1 of 8: Before resetting your mobile phone

1. 1 Back up and save your personal data. Resetting your mobile phone will delete personal data stored in your mobile phone's memory, such as contacts, photos, text messages, calendar appointments, and all other data.
   • Save all contacts on your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card if you are using a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) wireless operator.
   • Back up all media files (such as music, photos and videos) to the memory card if the memory card is supported by your mobile phone model.

Method 2 of 8: Reset iPhone Settings

1. 1 Click on "Settings" on the home screen of your iPhone.
2. 2 Click "General Settings" in the list of options provided.
3. 3 Click on the "Reset."It will take your iPhone 3GS a few minutes to recover, depending on the storage capacity of your device; while an iPhone 3G or original iPhone may take several hours to recover.

Method 3 of 8: Reset Android Cell Phone Settings

1. 1 Select "Settings" from the application menu.
2. 2 Access the "Factory Data Reset.""Depending on the make and model of your Android device, this option will be located either in a folder labeled" Privacy "or" SD and Phone Storage. "
3. 3 Select "Reset Phone.’
4. 4 Select "Erase Everything" when a warning appears stating that resetting will erase all personal data from your device. It can take up to 5 minutes for your Android cell phone to fully recover.

Method 4 of 8: Reset Blackberry Cell Phone Settings

1. 1 Select "Options" from the main menu of your Blackberry.
2. 2 Select the icon that says "Security" or "Security Options.’
3. 3 Select either "Wipe Handheld" or "Security Wipe" from the options provided.
4. 4 Enter "blackberry" when prompted for a reset password.
5. 5 Select the appropriate option to confirm the Blackberry reset process. Depending on the amount of memory consumed by your Blackberry mobile phone, a factory reset may take up to several minutes.

Method 5 of 8: Reset Nokia Cell Phone Settings

1. 1 Enter " * # 7370 #" into your Nokia mobile phone using the keyboard.
2. 2 Enter "12345" using the keypad when prompted for a password. Your Nokia mobile phone will then reset itself.

Method 6 of 8: Reset Windows Mobile Cell Phone Settings

1. 1 Go to "Settings" from the Start menu or the list of programs on your Windows Mobile device.
2. 2 Select "Clear Storage" or "Hard Reset" from the options provided. On some Windows Mobile phones, you may need to access these options from the System folder.
3. 3 Enter "1234" when prompted for a reset password.
4. 4 Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm that you want to reset your Windows Mobile phone.

Method 7 of 8: Factory Reset Procedure for Samsung Phones and All Other Cell Phones

1. 1 Go to "Settings" in the main menu of your mobile phone.
2. 2 Go to either "Master Reset" or "Factory Reset" option. On some mobile phones, these reset options may appear in the same folder as "Phone" or "Security."
3. 3 Enter your phone's security password to complete the factory reset process. In most cases, the security password will be either "000000," "12345," or "1234." Then your phone will reset the settings.
4. 4 If necessary, contact your mobile phone manufacturer for instructions on how to reset the settings. The reset procedures in this article may or may not match the menu structure of the brand and model of your particular cell phone.
   • Visit the "Master Reset" website provided to you in the Sources section of this article to access additional reset procedures for your specific mobile phone model.

Method 8 of 8: Factory Reset - How to Troubleshoot Unanswered Phone

1. 1Try this method if none of the above apply to your phone.
2. 2 Turn off your phone. If not applicable and the phone is unresponsive, usually remove the battery.
3. 3Press and hold the power button for about 10 to 20 seconds.
4. 4 Reconnect the battery. Turn on the power.
5. 5 Test your phone to see if it works fine again. If it does not work normally, contact the manufacturer for further troubleshooting procedures.

Tips

• If you are resetting your Android device as a result of system problems, remove the memory card from the device, then check if the system problems persist. In some cases, a defective memory card can cause the Android cell phone to malfunction.