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How to Soft Reset — Nokia N72

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How to Soft Reset — Nokia N72

⏱ ~5 min📋 4 steps

The Nokia N72 is a 2006 Symbian OS 8.1, Series 60 UI 2.8 device powered by the TI OMAP 1710 and 20MB internal storage. It features a 2.1", TFT, 256K colors, 176.0x208.0 display and is available in Gloss Black, Pearl Pink.

The N72 is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 970 mAh battery (BL-5C), a 2 MP, CIF main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 124 g.

Soft Reset on the Nokia N72 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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Does not erase any data. Always try this first.

1

Press and hold the End/Power key on Nokia N72 for a few seconds until it restarts

2

If it's unresponsive, remove and reinsert the battery if the back cover is removable

3

For sealed-battery models, hold the Power key for 15–20 seconds to force a restart

4

This does not erase any data

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