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How to Factory Reset — BlackBerry Pearl 8100
How to Factory Reset — BlackBerry Pearl 8100
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is a 2006 BlackBerry OS device and 64MB internal storage. It features a 2.2", 65K colors, 240.0x260.0 display and is available in Black, White, Red.
The Pearl 8100 is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery, a 3 MP, No main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 89.5 g.
Factory Reset on the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 works differently than it does on Android, since this platform uses its own menus and terminology. Follow the steps below, written specifically for this device rather than adapted from Android instructions.
All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.
Back up your data first (BlackBerry Desktop Software or BlackBerry Protect if available)
Open the app menu and go to Options (or Settings) > Security Options > General Settings
Press the Menu key (or long-press) and select 'Wipe Handheld'
Type the word 'blackberry' when prompted to confirm
The device erases all data and restarts — this can take several minutes
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