How to Recondition a Cell Phone

"Hard Reset" restore your phone to its factory condition.

Reusing a cell phone helps protect the environment by reducing the need for the many toxic materials that are used in the phone's manufacture. When you receive a used cell phone, you may wish to recondition the phone to its factory condition. The procedure to reset the phone is called a "Hard Reset," and differs depending on your phone's manufacturer. Consult you phone's user manual for instructions. The "Hard Reset" procedure for Palm Centro, T-Mobile Dash, and Motorola Droid are covered.

Instructions

Palm Centro

1. Remove the battery from the Centro by pressing both thumbs on the door and pulling down. Slide the battery and reinsert it.

2. Hold the "Power/End" button until the black status bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Release the button when the bar disappears.

3. Press the "Up" button when you see the prompt, "Erase all data?"

4. Select your language and press the "Center" button to confirm the selection. Wait for the device to reset and restart automatically.

T-Mobile Dash

1. Press "Start," from the Dash's home screen. Select, "More," twice, and then click "Accessories."

2. Select "Clear Storage." Enter the device's password in the text box. The default password for the Dash is "1234."

3. Select "Yes," and wait for the Dash to reset itself automatically.

Motorola Droid

1. Press "Home," "Menu" and "Settings."

2. Select "Privacy," "Factory data reset" and "Reset Phone."

3. Select "Erase Everything." The Droid will reset and restart automatically after all of the data is erased from the device.

References

• TrickyWays: How to Reset Droid to Factory Settings
• HTC: How to Hard Reset the T-Mobile Dash
• Palm Support: Hard Reset