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How do i do a complete reset on a 7100?
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Posted by: UltraSonoMan

I bought a used one and still has some previous user information.

thank you

Posted by: NJBlackBerry

Two ways:

1) Set a password. Enter it incorrectly 10 times. Customer data (not the OS and apps) will be deleted. Please note that you will have to enter the word "Blackberry" twice along the way.

2) Start the Desktop Manager and Application Loader. Click through until your get to the "Advanced" option; there is an option there to wipe out the data.

Personally, I use the password method.

Enjoy your 7100t!

Posted by: brophey

Actually, all you have to do (as far as I know) is go into Options (or Settings) and go to Security and in there go into the menu and select Wipe Device.

Posted by: NJBlackBerry

You are quite right - that got added in v3.8 for the 7100ts. I forgot about that. Does that get rid of data only or data and applications?

Posted by: brophey

No idea, honestly. I've not had a reason to use that.