How to Bypass a Palm Treo Password

You must perform a hard reset in order to bypass the Palm Treo password.

Palm Treo owners can lock their smart-phones with a password, which is intended to secure your data if the phone is stolen or lost. However, if you set a password and later forget it, the only way to bypass it is to perform a hard reset. A hard reset will restore your Palm Treo to its original settings, and all of your personal data will be wiped from the phone.

Things You'll Need

• Palm Treo 600 or later

Instructions

1. Make sure the Palm Treo is not currently connected to a computer or charger through the USB cable or cradle.

2. Slide off the battery cover on the back of the smart-phone and remove the battery.

3. Press the "Power" button and hold it down.

4. Insert the battery back into the back of the Treo while still holding down the "Power" button.

5. Release the "Power" button when the Palm logo appears on the screen.

6. Press the up navigational key twice to confirm your decision to perform a hard reset. All data will be wiped from the device and the password protection will be bypassed.

References

• TechniPages: Hard Reset Palm Treo 755p or 700p
• CSU Chico: Treo 700W System Password Lock Setup