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- From the Device menu, choose Device Switch... The program prompts you to connect your current (old) device, which you've already done. Click the picture of the device to continue. You have the option of transferring both your data and your applications to the new device. I recommend checking both of these boxes.
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BlackBerry Passport > Device Switch. Switching from a device running BlackBerry Device Software 5 or BlackBerry 6. Transfer data using a Wi-Fi network and the Device Switch app. Transfer data using a media card and the Device Switch app.
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- Hard Reset
- Soft Reset
- Factory Reset
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.
Jun 24, 2015 · Press the "Restart" button at the bottom-right of the display. There's more than one way to do a hard reset, here are the options: Option 1: Power off the device, then power up again. Hold down the power switch for about 3 seconds, until you see a black screen with button choices.
Apr 27, 2016 · Whether you’re jump starting a frozen phone or restoring a handset to factory defaults before passing it on, sometimes you need reset your Blackberry to get it working again. There are a number of simple ways to do this, from removing the phone’s battery to wiping its settings.
Jun 29, 2011 · Using BlackBerry Desktop Software (or some command line...er, commands), you can reset all of the settings on your device to their "factory" defaults. And no, this option doesn't return your BlackBerry to the way it was when it left the manufacturer.
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If your BlackBerry device locks up, the first thing always to do is to reboot or reset the phone. Soft Reset / Reboot: Press and Hold the alt key, right shift/caps lock key, and del key. Pay attention that it is the shift key on the right. Hold the key combo until the LED light turns red and the screen locks. The reboot process will begin.
Apr 27, 2011 · As a BlackBerry addict the most important thing to remember is to backup your personal data. You never know when you might upgrade the operating system, switch to a new device, or need to restore a nuked BlackBerry. I'm going to walk you through the process using RIM's Desktop software.
