Master Reset - Fixes Just About Anything!

[Mr. B]

Originally Posted by mangavideo

where can we get an updated OS from? I've got a bb7290 and a bb8100.

That would have to be your carrier. Check with them and see whats the latest OS they've got

[gunslinger888]

Can i sim unlock my blackberry by myself?What is the technique to know the MEP code?Does it need a software? My carrier is rogers and my unit is 8300....

[Mr. B]

U probably cant unlock it your self. Ull need a guy to do it for u or call Rogers. Usually carriers can do it for free

[akitoy4u]

Very Helpful Information. Youa Are Amazing Mr. B......

[andinieman]

Originally Posted by Mr. B

Ok let me put it this way, master reset for your device is something like doing a recovery to your PC. It fixes just about everything and brings your phone back to its normal original fully functional mode without loosing any data. In other words, if u tried everything to fix your blackberry phone and nothing worked, then this is something you should be doing right now.

If it's a theme issue or an application issue, master reset should do the fix.
If this doesnt work, there are two more things that might make a difference.

1. Reinstall your OS
2. Get an exchange lol

So here's a step by step tutorial on how to do a master reset the RIGHT way.

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1. Connect your device to your PC and open DM software.
2. Go to "Backup Restore" and hit "Backup"
3. Locate the folder where you'd like to save your file and follow the proccess.

Note: The backup process should take from 2-5min. What it will do, is copy all of your data onto you PC and this includes all appls., media, address book, emails, even your current wallpaper. In other words it will copy EVERYTHING on your PC.

Now when all is done:

4. On your blackberry device go to Options/Security Options/General Settings. Hit "menu" and choose "Wipe Handheld"

Note: Follow the process by typing "blackberry" to confirm the handheld wipe.

When handheld wipe is done:

5. Connect your device to your PC via USB and go to "Backup Restore"
6. This time choose "Restore" and locate the file that u previously saved.

Note: Follow the process and when everthing is done, your device should come back to it's homescreen with all of your data back. It will probably ask you to run "Setup Wizard" and I recommend you do that.

This is called "Master Reset" U're all done and your phone should run nice and smooth.

PS: To bring your browser icons back, go to Options/Advanced Options/Host Routing Table. Highlight the one that's in bold, hit "menu" and select "Register now" That should bring all your browser icons back.


If this doesnt fix the issue you had, then like I said before, only two things might.

1. Reinstall your OS
2. Getting an exchange lol


Hope this helps!

Thank you again for posting this process and this site.This post helped me unfreeze my browser. I am new to the Blackberry and smart phones in general, and this site has definitely helped me gain a better grasp. Thanx again!

[BananAlex]

This actually just makes sense if the user wants ro reinstall the same OS

Any OS upgrade does delete the entire core applications (and gives an Option "including all 3drd.party application data)

[chicoicho]

Veri nice forum thanks.

[CaptainScarlet]

I perform the step by step cuz i installed the new OS 4.5 but the instructions not remove the 4.5 OS
and I still with a blurry camera

[1987MustangGT5.0]

Just did the master reset and I'm rollin' again. Thanks man!

Got a second hand bbpearl 8100. I dont have the password is there a way to wipe everything so that I can put My own password in security? thanx