Formatting a Symbian device:

Soft Reset (*#7780#): This is a normal reset. It will load the original settings from the phone's ROM. However, it will retain the user's own data. Like images, music, installed applications etc. Hard Reset (*#7370#): This method completely reformats the C: drive (phone memory). All the user information will be deleted. Like images, music files, installed applications etc. Hence, the phone is set to the default factory settings.

On performing any of above methods of formatting the phone, device will ask you for a security/lock code. Default code is 12345.

The only way to FULLY reformat the phone is the "alternative" way through * + 3 + green button + power on.

Formatting a Symbian device:

TURN OFF YOUR PHONE THEN HOLD ASTERISK, NUMBER 3,AND GREEN CALL KEY BUTTONS THEN TURN ON MUNA WHILE HOLDING THE 3 BUTTONS PAG PINAPILI KA NA NG COUNTRY FORMAT NA YAN

Note: Please make sure that your device is fully charged before you proceed with formatting the device. If the battery goes down during this procedure, It may result in inconsistent state of your device.