How to Format a BlackBerry

Before you sell, donate or throw away your BlackBerry phone, it's important to ensure that all of your data is wiped from the phone. This wipe is called a "format" and occurs when you erase all of the personal data on the phone via the BlackBerry operating system on the phone itself. You may also want to perform a format on your phone if it is not working properly or you want to install an updated software package to the phone.

Instructions

1. Turn on your BlackBerry.

2. Open the "Options" menu.

3. Select the "Security Options" menu.

4. Select the "General Settings" option.

5. Select "Wipe Handheld."

6. Type "blackberry" when you are prompted to do so to confirm the wipe.

References

• DCell Phone: Format Your BlackBerry