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How to Factory Reset — BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

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How to Factory Reset — BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is a 2009 BlackBerry OS device with 128MB and 128MB internal storage. It features a 2.6", 65K colors, 240.0x320.0 display and is available in Black, Red, Pink.

The Pearl Flip 8230 is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery, a 2 MP, Yes main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 102 g.

Factory Reset on the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 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.

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All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.

1

Back up your data first (BlackBerry Desktop Software or BlackBerry Protect if available)

2

Open the app menu and go to Options (or Settings) > Security Options > General Settings

3

Press the Menu key (or long-press) and select 'Wipe Handheld'

4

Type the word 'blackberry' when prompted to confirm

5

The device erases all data and restarts — this can take several minutes

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