How to format Nokia N72, N73, N81, N95, NSeries Phones?

There have been numerous users who have asked me to this question and has been extremely saught question on different symbian forums. And when you look at them you will have numerous answers which can make you crazy and confused about true answer. So here are some simple ways to format your Nokia NSeries cell phones.

(Please do remember that some of the steps below will clean up all your data in phone so remember to make up backup copy of it. Otherwise you will end up loosing them forever.)

Method:1

1. Switch off the phone.

2. Hold down the following three buttons: Green (call answer button, * button, and ‘3′ button.

3. While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone.

4. When the message ‘Formatting’ appears on the screen, release all of the buttons.

Method: 2 ( Hard Format)

1. Switch off the phone.

2. Hold down *#7370# button.

3. While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone.

4. When the message ‘Formatting’ appears on the screen, release all of the buttons.

Method: 3 Soft Reset

1. Switch off the phone.

2. Hold down *#7780# button.

3. While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone.

4. When the message ‘Formatting’ appears on the screen, release all of the buttons.

Drop comment here if you need specific advice for specific nokia phones.

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186 comments

  1. I have a Nokia N81 phone. I have forgotten the lock code of the phone. Now when i restart it, it asks me for the Lock code and is not letting me access the phone. Is there someway i can get or reset the password?

  2. i have nokia n95 whenever i open my lens cover of my camera it shows unexpected error occurred power off the device and restart
    plz help me to solv my problm

  3. The work presented for Nokia N95 Phone to explain Myuk m

  4. I have a Nokia N81 phone. I have forgotten the lock code of the phone. Now when i restart it, it asks me for the Lock code and is not letting me access the phone. Is there someway i can get or reset the password

  5. 1st method to format is superb yar

  6. You are doing a great job. Thanks for your various assistance in providing a lasting solution to our faulty phone

  7. Hi,

    Nice work. But in method #2 and #3, how could someone hold down *#7370#, where there’s two 7’s. It should be actually a service code sequence while the phone is on.
    Correct me if I am wrong.

    Cheers,
    Prady

  8. but any prolaba wiyh my hansat

  9. hay,
    my nokia 6300 mobile is some time my mobile is hanging & restart my phone and my phone cannot connact the internet.so please give me advice how can flash my mobile.

  10. hi my mobile nokia n95 did switch off well went to carphone ware house said software so they did update said was software said be ok, but 2 days later done it twice the first time camera now did it on game and browsing so any answers i love mobile

  11. i have a problem w/ my N81 8G..
    my camera doesn’t work sometimes..
    it says that “Camera: Feature not support”
    can anybody help me.?
    how will i fix this problem?

  12. Haha!! =)) Method 1 worked for me! Yey!

  13. excellent method!!! thanks for the prompt help….saved me from running to nokia service center!!!!!

  14. Thank u

  15. i hav forgot my lock code an N72… wat 2 do

  16. ders sum virus in my memory card

  17. im just having problem with my N81, the camera is not working. it keeps coming up with a message saying “camera: feature not supported”
    what maybe is th problem and what should i do.?

  18. It is true that the upper methods working properly. Very good methods i like it.

  19. I have NOKIA 1209 handset.I have changed security code from 12345(i.e.default security code). But know I don’t remember the changed security number

    Please HELP ME…

  20. thanks a lot,sir,i was really angry.Just bought my n81 yesrterday and installed something wrong

  21. The lock code is 12345 in my case;)

    with this reset the virus go out?

  22. hey u fucking dog…….try this your Fu**king method before posting…..it does not work….u

  23. Thomas Sebastian

    Hi, In method #2 and #3, how can I hold down *#7370#, where there’s two 7’s??? Pls help

  24. is it funny…there r two 7 r there , how can we get them hold…..?

  25. Yajuvendra Singh

    I have a Nokia N72 phone. I have forgotten the lock code of the phone. Now when i format it, it asks me for the Lock code and is not formetting the phone. Is there someway i can get or reset the password

  26. i have n78 and i cannot send any message but i can recieve all the message go in the outbox,pls help tnx

  27. why..when i format the n73…he want the phone pasword…can u give,,..wht a the pasword..

  28. when i connect my mobile to pc some of the applications were not working.when i click on the messaging the messages were not being opened.If i format my mobile wil it works.

  29. SOME OF THE APPLICATIONS IN MY MOBILE N72 WERE NOT WORKING WHEN I CONNECT TO PC IF I FORMAT WIL THEY WORK.

  30. I UPGRADE MY N81 AFTER MY PHONE DID,T GET THE BATTERY BACKUP SO I WANT TO INSTAL MY OLD VERSION 81 SOFTWARE .CAN U HELP ME HOW IT POSSIBLE

  31. thanks brother ,it is really helpfull trick , i have try and its really work. i have use it N73.

    thanks again

    Dharmesh
    http://www.nadoda-rajput.blogsopt.com

  32. Hi… pls tell me the method #2 and #3 how to do it pls be specific… nokia n72 software is out.. not workin properly it showin sim not valid and how do i reinstal the software…???? pls help ASAP

  33. First step worked for my Nokia N81 too. Thanks

  34. Method 1st is rng!! jst crct that!!

    1. Switch off the phone.

    2. Hold down the following three buttons: Green (call answer button, * button, and ‘3? button.

    3. While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone.

    4. When the message ‘Formatting’ appears on the screen, release all of the buttons.

  35. thankxx!!! but my password is still not 12345! so how to create a own password!! plss help me!

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