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Nov 29, 2019 · 143. Zukadomis. I have been trying to reset my playbook. I have reached my "final attempt" but the screen never changes no matter how many times I type the incorrect password. Is there a way to factory reset/wipe without having the password? Cheers. 11-29-19 09:47 AM. Like 0. 10,179. brookie229. Use an autoloader for the PlayBook - calling @ conite
Mar 4, 2023 · Since the BlackBerry servers were shut down on January 4th, 2022, wiping your BlackBerry PlayBook to start fresh became a big issue. Without the servers, you cannot log in to your BBID account to get into the PlayBook. And today, you can’t even get past the User Agreement.
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If your BlackBerry isn't working, perform a hard, soft, or factory reset using these simple steps
Smartphones are great, at least when they work. When they don’t, they’re nothing more than expensive paperweights. If your BlackBerry is frozen or unresponsive, a quick reset may be just the ticket to get it up and running again. Follow this guide to restore your BlackBerry to its former glory.
To perform a hard reset, remove the battery for a few seconds and then reinsert.
For a soft reset, press and hold the Alt, Right-Shift, and Backspace/Delete keys.
Open the battery cover on the back of the BlackBerry.
Remove the battery from the phone.
You can perform a hard reset on the BlackBerry Z10 by pressing and holding the Power button on the top of the phone for about 10 seconds.
Reinsert the battery after a few seconds.
To be on the safe side, wait for up to 30 seconds and then reinsert the battery into the back of the phone.
The BlackBerry should reboot and function normally. You may have to power the BlackBerry back on with the Power button.
Press and hold the Alt key.
This method will reset your BlackBerry without having to remove the battery. You cannot perform this method if your BlackBerry does not have a keyboard.
Press and hold the Right Shift key.
Continue to hold the Alt key while you hold the Shift key.
Press and hold the Backspace/Delete key.
Make sure you are continuing to hold the Alt and Shift keys while you hold the Backspace/Delete key.
Open the Options on your home screen.
Performing a factory reset, or security wipe, will remove all of your personal information and reset the phone to the state it was in when it came out of the box.
In the Security Settings menu, select Security Wipe.
Choose what you want erased.
Check the boxes for each of the items that you want wiped from the phone. If you want to completely erase your information, ensure that all of the boxes are checked.
To perform the wipe, you will need to enter the code. Type “blackberry” into the box and then select Wipe.
Jan 1, 2022 · With BlackBerry world and BBID servers now gone however, one won't be able to install apps on the Playbook unless sideloading them. I think the earlier suggestion was that post shutdown there will be no ability to do a re-install/wipe.
If you can't reset your password, your only option is to completely reset the phone. A full security wipe can be initiated from within the operating system, as detailed below. However, when you're locked out of the operating system, your only option is to force the automated security wipe.
- Shea Laverty
1- Open BlackBerry Manager. 2- Select BlackBerry Domain. 3- Click on Edit properties. 4- Select IT Policy. 5- Double click on IT Policy. 6- Select the corresponding IT policy or create a new one and click Properties. 7- Select Security. 8- Set the drop-down list “Reset to defaults to serial when erasing” in True.
How to hard reset BLACKBERRY PlayBook. If the display is off, press the Power key to turn it back on. Form the home screen find and select Settings. Then tap Security and choose Security Wipe. Enter the word blackberry in the text field. Tap Wipe Data to intiate the security wipe process. Well done!
