How to Wipe a BlackBerry 8900

Without a proper wipe, personal files could be recovered from your BlackBerry without your knowledge.

Should you ever decide to sell or give away your BlackBerry 8900, understanding the proper way to wipe your device may save you a great deal of hassle. Unless you wipe your device correctly, private information such as your passwords, email addresses and contacts could be recovered and used for malicious purposes. Fortunately, the procedure for wiping all personal information from the BlackBerry is not difficult.

Instructions

1. Press the "Menu" button on your BlackBerry's home screen. Access the security menu by scrolling down and selecting "Security Options."

2. Click "Security Wipe" and check the boxes for "Emails, Contacts, Etc." and "User Installed Applications."

3. Type "blackberry" and click "Wipe." Allow the device to complete the process and restart itself.

Tips & Warnings

• Wiping your BlackBerry will erase all personal data stored in the device's memory. Make sure any information that you want to keep is backed up on a memory card before you undertake this process.

References

• BlackBerry: Delete Device Data, Third-party Applications or Media Card Files