[Ace626]

My only option left to fix my phone is to wipe my handheld. ( according to someone that had the same problem as me , he did it and it worked fine for him. ) - http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...e-buttons.html -

My questions are ( yes when it comes to phones , i really dont know anything )

1. How do i perform a "wipe handheld"

2. What exactly does it delete? just my addrese book/text messages and other things ive added on my phone since ive gotten it?

3. Can i do this without a usb port? ( i dont have one )

Much appreciate.

[zerog46]

Read this... How to wipe the OS from a BlackBerry device? - BlackBerryFAQ

[ricpac]

Try this, too How do I wipe the BlackBerry using Jl Cmder? - BlackBerryFAQ

[zerog46]

Originally Posted by ricpac

Try this, too How do I wipe the BlackBerry using Jl Cmder? - BlackBerryFAQ

I thought that too, but he doesn't have a USB port...

[ricpac]

I missed the USB port part.

[Ace626]

Appreciate the help guys , just one quick question.
What exactly does this delete?

[ricpac]

If you wipe using JL_Cmder, it will delete everything including the OS.

If you wipe via Options > Security Options > General Settings... -- it will just remove ALL personal data (contacts, memos, calendar appointments, settings, preferences, etc.)

[Ace626]

Originally Posted by ricpac

If you wipe using JL_Cmder, it will delete everything including the OS.

If you wipe via Options > Security Options > General Settings... -- it will just remove ALL personal data (contacts, memos, calendar appointments, settings, preferences, etc.)

alright thanks a lot , ima try it out as soon as i write down all of my 51 contacts somewhere else so i can copy them down later on ><

[Ace626]

Ugh my bad man , just one more question.
What does it mean by all message service and other services will be turned off?
Does it mean i cant text anymore? and if it does mean that how can i turn it back on?

[zerog46]

No you just need to turn the radio back on, in the Manage Connections Icon...

[Ace626]

Damn , still didnt fix it

[zerog46]

You might need to get a hold of a PC with a USB port and do a complete wipe... As stated above...

[Ace626]

Yeah , ima try that out ill head over to radio shack tomorrow and buy a usb port.
Thanks for all the help btw

[zerog46]

No problem...

[greggebhardt]

Depending on what problem you ar having a wipe handheld will not fix a hardware or OS problem. All it does is erase owner entered data.

[Roll]

Assuming you get the cable to connect to a PC; why not use JL_Cmder to do a reset to factory specs?

Gary

[avelasqu]

So wiping with JL_Cmder and then reinstalling the OS and then doing John Clark's Memory Maximer, is that the cleanest and most efficient way of making your BB "optimal?"

[greggebhardt]

Most do not need to wipe their device first. If your OS is running OK, just follow Mr. Clarks Memory tips and it will free up lots of memory.

[blackbandit18]

if i wipe will that delete my games and apps i bought?

[jdzialak]

Originally Posted by ricpac

If you wipe using JL_Cmder, it will delete everything including the OS.

If you wipe via Options > Security Options > General Settings... -- it will just remove ALL personal data (contacts, memos, calendar appointments, settings, preferences, etc.)

I can't find WIPE HANDHELD on 4.5


Joe