How to hard reset WITHOUT using the stylus, reset button, or the "clear storage" app.

[puff]

Originally Posted by GhettoBSD

what page does it say that in the manual?

i MUST have skipped it when i was searching for it. thanks

page 126 in the Sprint User Guide

[puff]

Originally Posted by x99percent

PREPARE:

from user guide:
If Encrypt files when placed on a storage card is enabled, back up all files from the microSD card before
using Clear Storage, hard reset, or updating the ROM system software. Otherwise you will no longer be
able to access the encrypted files on the microSD card. Use ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center
to transfer files between your microSD card and computer. After the procedure, copy those files back to
the microSD card.

1 - With the phone ON and running, hold down the power button.
2 - You should get a message box asking if you really want to turn off the phone. Click "Yes".
3 - At this point, your phone is completely powered down.
3a - If you are unable to get to this point, just yank the battery and reinstall it WITHOUT turning the phone back on.


THE RESET:

4 - Hold down the "Volume Down" and "Center" buttons. Do NOT let go.
5 - Hold down the power button. WAIT.
6 - You should now see the hard reset dialog, "This operation will delete all of your personal data...".
7 - You can now let go of the three buttons.
8 - Press "Volume Up" if you wish to reset, or something else to abort.

Enjoy!

Just a suggestion....

[GhettoBSD]

Originally Posted by puff

page 126 in the Sprint User Guide

puff, you know i don't read, if i can't figure it out on my own then it's too hard! =D>

[x99percent]

Originally Posted by puff

Just a suggestion....

Updated first post.

[puff]

good lookin out x99percent

Originally Posted by GhettoBSD

puff, you know i don't read, if i can't figure it out on my own then it's too hard! =D>

hehe, you asked a question... i merely provided the answer

[GhettoBSD]

haha no really, i don't really read lol i kinda surprise myself when i realize how much i know :P

That's how i determine if a computer program was well written; if i can figure it out + if not - lol

[selders59]

Originally Posted by puff

page 126 in the Sprint User Guide

This shows how much the "Sprint Techs" read the manual too. Because they told me to:
1) Hold down power button and volume down button.
2) Hold down center button and insert stylus into reset hole.
I guess the Sprint guys should read the manual also.

[jetjock_fl]

I'm 5 states away from my manual....THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS

[puff]

Originally Posted by GhettoBSD

haha no really, i don't really read lol i kinda surprise myself when i realize how much i know :P

That's how i determine if a computer program was well written; if i can figure it out + if not - lol

its like having deja vu and amnesia all at the same time...
you know i keep thinking i forgot this before...

Originally Posted by selders59

This shows how much the "Sprint Techs" read the manual too. Because they told me to:
1) Hold down power button and volume down button.
2) Hold down center button and insert stylus into reset hole.
I guess the Sprint guys should read the manual also.

That procedure (as complicated /difficult as it may be) should also invoke a hard reset.
From what I've seen, it appears the 'trigger' is when those 3 keys (power + vol down+ circle)are held during the boot up
Either method should invoke the hard reset as long as the 3 keys are held down during boot up

Originally Posted by jetjock_fl

I'm 5 states away from my manual....THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS

hehe, if u really want you can access it online here

[fat boy]

thanks to the OP for this, i don't need it now but who knows