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murtaza_nns · 09-15-2009, 16:12

Nokia N97 : Format / Hard Reset On Bootup

Nokia N97 : Format / Hard Reset On BootupIts always a good idea to do a format once every few month or even when you first get your new s60 device.

theres 2 ways to do a hard format to the device memory:

1). once the device is powered on and at the home screen type *#7370# and then enter your security code (default is 12345) and then your device will restart and reset.

2-a). to hard reset when the device is off hold down the green call key, the number 3 key and the *+ key then continue to hold the keys and now hold the power key, hold all 4 keys untill the devicce boots upp and asks for the country etc.Diagram

[IMG]http://2.bp.********.com/_FKg0lveUg34/SqUnePDi-zI/AAAAAAAAAFY/4jt0L46PBMs/s400/n79frontbluelowres.jpg[/IMG]

*NOTE if you own a nokia 5800 XM then the second option is:

2-b). hold the green and red call keys, the camera capture key and then the power key, hold them untill the device boots up and asks for country etc.5800XM Diagram

[IMG]http://3.bp.********.com/_FKg0lveUg34/SqUnx5kcRJI/AAAAAAAAAFg/DmZ0VukiJSI/s400/nokia5800xpressmusic8.jpg[/IMG]

*NOTE if you own a nokia n97 then the second option is:

2-c). Hold the left shift key, the spacebar and the back key then the power key, hold them until the device asks for the country etc.N97 Diagram

[IMG]http://4.bp.********.com/_FKg0lveUg34/SqUoBWUrgnI/AAAAAAAAAFo/G_6uXeT48fc/s400/n97.png[/IMG]

If your device fails to boot up or gives a contact the retailer message then a hard format on boot will usualy sort the problem.

WARNING doing a hard reset will DELETE all user data on the device memory, including contacs, calendar entries and any apps etc you have installed to C: drive, your mass memory/memory card will remain unafected so any data will still be there, however you may have to reinstall some apps even if they are installed to mass mem/mem card.

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meisam · 09-16-2009, 06:57

Hi man thanks for your information,look if you can give me a hint please:
ust got a new N97 RM-505.Phone is new and ok.Problem is that user copied some bad files to internal storage,now it can't be formatted,neither format via PC is possible,PC say's disk is write protected but i don't see any option in the phone,i flashed with latest firmware,internal storage is detected ok even can copy to or from,just can't be formatted.i checked it by KIS for any viruses but nothing there,plz help.

N97 mass storage problem

meisam · 09-16-2009, 06:57

Hi man thanks for your information,look if you can give me a hint please:
ust got a new N97 RM-505.Phone is new and ok.Problem is that user copied some bad files to internal storage,now it can't be formatted,neither format via PC is possible,PC say's disk is write protected but i don't see any option in the phone,i flashed with latest firmware,internal storage is detected ok even can copy to or from,just can't be formatted.i checked it by KIS for any viruses but nothing there,plz help.

N97 mass storage problem

murtaza_nns · 09-16-2009, 07:52

When you manually formated what happend?

meisam · 09-16-2009, 08:17

I did manual format from phone menu,it said "Mass memory is in use by other application,continue anyway?" confirmed and get : "Error Occured,operation cancelled".

Now tried via pc in mass storage mode and it said "Disk is write protected" or "Media is in use by other applicaiton"

mazmaz1 · 09-16-2009, 14:35

Hello
Mr meisam ,this may be hardware prob,
are you do it with any nokia boxes?

anjuman · 12-15-2009, 19:38

any man healp me? samsung s8003 network problem....... plz healp me................................................ .....

Netlang · 12-16-2009, 00:05

Thank you for the post.
May I have a question, does this reset also unlock the phone from a specific network, e.g. T-mobile?

murtaza_nns · 12-16-2009, 20:18

No, this will not unlock the mobile.

murtaza_nns · 12-17-2009, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ***********

not work, the N97 phone is still locked, I'd prefer to buy another unlock one, though it's fake...

Who says it will unlock the phone?

09-15-2009, 16:12	#1 (permalink)
murtaza_nns No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 41 Posts: 2,350 Member: 247987 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1609015 Thanks Meter: 542	Nokia N97 : Format / Hard Reset On Bootup Nokia N97 : Format / Hard Reset On Bootup Nokia N97 : Format / Hard Reset On BootupIts always a good idea to do a format once every few month or even when you first get your new s60 device. theres 2 ways to do a hard format to the device memory: 1). once the device is powered on and at the home screen type #7370# and then enter your security code (default is 12345) and then your device will restart and reset. 2-a). to hard reset when the device is off hold down the green call key, the number 3 key and the + key then continue to hold the keys and now hold the power key, hold all 4 keys untill the devicce boots upp and asks for the country etc.Diagram [IMG]http://2.bp.*******.com/_FKg0lveUg34/SqUnePDi-zI/AAAAAAAAAFY/4jt0L46PBMs/s400/n79frontbluelowres.jpg[/IMG] NOTE if you own a nokia 5800 XM then the second option is: 2-b). hold the green and red call keys, the camera capture key and then the power key, hold them untill the device boots up and asks for country etc.5800XM Diagram [IMG]http://3.bp.*******.com/_FKg0lveUg34/SqUnx5kcRJI/AAAAAAAAAFg/DmZ0VukiJSI/s400/nokia5800xpressmusic8.jpg[/IMG] NOTE if you own a nokia n97 then the second option is: 2-c). Hold the left shift key, the spacebar and the back key then the power key, hold them until the device asks for the country etc.N97 Diagram [IMG]http://4.bp.******.com/_FKg0lveUg34/SqUoBWUrgnI/AAAAAAAAAFo/G_6uXeT48fc/s400/n97.png[/IMG] If your device fails to boot up or gives a contact the retailer message then a hard format on boot will usualy sort the problem. WARNING** doing a hard reset will DELETE all user data on the device memory, including contacs, calendar entries and any apps etc you have installed to C: drive, your mass memory/memory card will remain unafected so any data will still be there, however you may have to reinstall some apps even if they are installed to mass mem/mem card. (~(~(~My Blog~)~)~)

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09-16-2009, 06:57	#2 (permalink)
meisam No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IRAN(land of heros) Age: 44 Posts: 2,680 Member: 115172 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 212	Hi man thanks for your information,look if you can give me a hint please: ust got a new N97 RM-505.Phone is new and ok.Problem is that user copied some bad files to internal storage,now it can't be formatted,neither format via PC is possible,PC say's disk is write protected but i don't see any option in the phone,i flashed with latest firmware,internal storage is detected ok even can copy to or from,just can't be formatted.i checked it by KIS for any viruses but nothing there,plz help. N97 mass storage problem

09-16-2009, 06:57	#3 (permalink)
meisam No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IRAN(land of heros) Age: 44 Posts: 2,680 Member: 115172 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 212	Hi man thanks for your information,look if you can give me a hint please: ust got a new N97 RM-505.Phone is new and ok.Problem is that user copied some bad files to internal storage,now it can't be formatted,neither format via PC is possible,PC say's disk is write protected but i don't see any option in the phone,i flashed with latest firmware,internal storage is detected ok even can copy to or from,just can't be formatted.i checked it by KIS for any viruses but nothing there,plz help. N97 mass storage problem

09-16-2009, 07:52	#4 (permalink)
murtaza_nns No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 41 Posts: 2,350 Member: 247987 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1609015 Thanks Meter: 542	When you manually formated what happend?

09-16-2009, 08:17	#5 (permalink)
meisam No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IRAN(land of heros) Age: 44 Posts: 2,680 Member: 115172 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 212	I did manual format from phone menu,it said "Mass memory is in use by other application,continue anyway?" confirmed and get : "Error Occured,operation cancelled". Now tried via pc in mass storage mode and it said "Disk is write protected" or "Media is in use by other applicaiton"

09-16-2009, 14:35	#6 (permalink)
mazmaz1 Freak Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 477 Member: 339455 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1589401 Thanks Meter: 86	Hello Mr meisam ,this may be hardware prob, are you do it with any nokia boxes?

12-15-2009, 19:38	#7 (permalink)
anjuman Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: phone care Posts: 468 Member: 667941 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1611812 Thanks Meter: 61	any man healp me? samsung s8003 network problem....... plz healp me................................................ .....

12-16-2009, 00:05	#8 (permalink)
Netlang Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1 Member: 1184472 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Thank you for the post. May I have a question, does this reset also unlock the phone from a specific network, e.g. T-mobile?

12-16-2009, 20:18	#9 (permalink)
murtaza_nns No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 41 Posts: 2,350 Member: 247987 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1609015 Thanks Meter: 542	No, this will not unlock the mobile.