Delete all data and applications from BlackBerry smartphone

To delete all data and applications from the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps on the appropriate version of BlackBerry Device Software installed on the BlackBerry smartphone.

Warning: The following procedures delete either all data, or all data and applications (including files in the on-board media storage) on the BlackBerry smartphone. Back up the data on the BlackBerry smartphone before proceeding. For instructions on performing a backup of the BlackBerry smartphone, please refer to the BlackBerry Desktop Software.

For BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry 6.0 to 7.1

From the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click Options > Security > Security Wipe.

Select the appropriate check boxes to remove data and applications as intended.

Type blackberry, and click Wipe Data.

For BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0

From the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click Options > Security Options > Security Wipe.

Select the appropriate check boxes to remove data and applications as intended. 

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