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Full format of 6600
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Posted by: pokerface

I didn't see the instructions when I searched through the forums, but attached below will tell you how to reformat your 6600. I googled this up since the stuff I came across here didn't seem to help.

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Useful helps : Full phone formatting a 6600!

Here to let everybody how to perform a
Full phone formatting on a 6600!

If you encounter situation like below on your 6600,
1. Blank screen phone unable to reboot.
2. Phone only able to boot-up to "Nokia" word screen.
3. Install some program but not able to uninstall it after that.
4. Unable to delete unwanted files on C drive.

Do a Full phone formatting on your 6600! as steps below,

1. Make sure you have at least 3/4 charge of battery power left.

2. Backup your contacts list and personal files to MMC memory card.

3. Switch-off your 6600 phone.

4. Press and hold 3 keys; Green dial key, * Star key, no. 3 key on keypad and then press the power on/off to swtich on the 6600 phone.

Remember, do not let go the 3 press and hold keys until you see a formatting word screen show!

5. After a few minutes when the Full phone formatting completed, your 6600 will back to original system and factory settting.

Bye and enjoy!

Posted by: HighLife

I used System tools and Phone Format.....eraces everything and brings phone back to stock settings....

Posted by: story

thanks.
Just want I needed today. Smart Movie somehow hangs when I play movies for about 2 mins

Posted by: HighLife

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Originally posted by story
thanks.
Just want I needed today. Smart Movie somehow hangs when I play movies for about 2 mins

try freeing up some on board memory.....i had the same problem and seems that i needed some free memory. Works now....hope this helps.

Posted by: megaman_c

does it work to remove viruses like Cabir.c or metal gear or sexxy ??

Posted by: angel_wing0

i usually use *#7370#

Posted by: alyssaf

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Originally posted by angel_wing0
i usually use *#7370#

I tried that one. Works pretty good. But I wanted the full format.

Just like new...

Posted by: ultra99

hi, does formating harm the phone?? and whats the difference bt the code and the pressing buttons? is one full format and the other not?
thnx

Posted by: Dreamcore

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Originally posted by ultra99
hi, does formating harm the phone?? and whats the difference bt the code and the pressing buttons? is one full format and the other not?
thnx

apparently identical.

However if your 6600 is having serious problems and can't boot, green-*-3 saves the day.

On the downside, looks like your 6600 memory is easily wiped by anyone else who knows the combo...

Posted by: angel_wing0

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Originally posted by alyssaf
I tried that one. Works pretty good. But I wanted the full format.

Just like new...

uh...ok...just flash it then

Posted by: alyssaf

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Originally posted by angel_wing0
uh...ok...just flash it then

It's getting its FW upgraded right now...

Posted by: angel_wing0

good for u

Posted by: gzumba

Thanks! Worked great for me too

Now I have a related problem. I have bad apps loaded on my MMC just taking up space. They seem to survive a backup and restore. Is there any way to selectively remove these apps without performing a full re-format? I know I can selectively backup the photos and videos, but what about my email and the apps I have spent hours customizing?

The situatiom is also a little more complicated because I am using the MMC from my 3650, so as not to lose the email. Many of the apps that ran on the 3650 do not even show up on the 6600, yet they take up valuable real estate. I'll gladly switch to the 32MB MMC if I can get the stuff I want without the unwanted stuff coming along for the ride. I tried a search, but didn't find an answer.

TIA for help with a slightly off-topic but related question

Posted by: Dreamcore

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If you can't delete something with the App Manager, just explore your MMC with a file manager, either on your phone or on your computer

Posted by: gzumba

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Originally posted by Dreamcore
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If you can't delete something with the App Manager, just explore your MMC with a file manager, either on your phone or on your computer

I shoulda known

I guess I am still an s60 noob after a year.

Worked like a charm. Freed up 2 mb. Wow wow wow.

Thanks