To format/hard reset your Nokia N80, try one of the following methods-
1) *#7370#
2) Turn off the mobile device. Then press and hold “3″, the “Green button” and “*” - Turn on and keep holding untill the phone fully restarts. If successfully, you’ll be asked to reenter the date, time, city, etc. Its tough but it works.
73 Responses
Dam Sant
February 2nd, 2007 at 10:22 pm
1When reseting the phone it will ask for the phone lock code. The standard nokia loack code for the n80(and possibly the other phones) is ‘12345′
Nazrae
February 6th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
2Are you sure that it’s a hard format not a soft format? My phone hang for unknown reason so i want to hard format so it’ll delete everything and i mean everything i.e. previous softwares installed, phone book etc.
Abdul Aziz
February 6th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
3Yes, it’s a hard reset and ideally it should delete everything
Nay Win Oo
May 1st, 2007 at 6:24 am
4I would like to know is there any methods to reset nokia n80, my phone can not us “green button” + “3″ + “*” +”power button”
Ben
May 5th, 2007 at 12:13 am
5worked. thanks.
djones
May 14th, 2007 at 9:03 am
6HI,
suppose you changed your phone lock code, hard reset it and after this will it ask for the phone lock code ?
if yes what lock code will work the original (12345) or the new one?
could someone here please try this with your phone you dont have any problem as you know both the phone codes so may be you can try.
i have problem as i have forgot the changed phone code and now i m scared to hard resent my phone unless i get to know what lock code will be needed after the hard reset,
Thanks all for your help.
deon
May 28th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
7I did the hard reset and it reset the phone but now my phone is buggy. Im from South africa and when you press *100# then it should bring up a pop up box with available credit left on phone but now it just dissapears without showing anything. This happens with all pop up boxes. Tried updating phone software but nothing is working
khairul kadri
June 6th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
8my nokia 3660 cant view its message. so i try to do the hard format = green button + 3 + * and on button but nothing happened. but its worked on my nokia 6600. so i try install the “phone memory backup file” for my nokia 6600 on my nokia 3660. as a result my nokia 3660 cant even on. it says ” phone strat-up fail, please contact ur retailer” . its anything that i can do to fix my nokia 3660.
i heard that you cant do the “3 button” and on trick on nokia 3660.
Andreas Moser
June 6th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
9@deon: This is a known bug of the most recent firmware so just be patient until Nokia relases the next upgrade :(
Math
July 10th, 2007 at 1:00 am
10Ive n72 d fon does workt fine n i had formated more 3 time yet it doesnt work it goes whit pls wat do i do
stanner
July 10th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
11after hard reset, it still using the same firmware version.
how can i reset the firmware as well?
Chi
July 24th, 2007 at 4:51 am
12I was updating the system version on my N80 and sudenly it shut off and since then it does not turn on and i contacted many repair authorized center but they dont know how to fix it. Can anybody knows how or knows a place to fix it? Thank you
Renjith Joseph
August 15th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
13Thanks man, thanks a lot… it worked well on my nokia n80.
Great work…
Thanks again
bye…
Hafiz
August 29th, 2007 at 5:50 am
14Yes it worked…Thanks
fotomonkey
August 29th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
15did the whole soft and hard formats drive is now working how ever it now says sim not valid !!!!!! losing the will to live now aaaaaaa
can you help
Cheers
Aminu
September 9th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
16Hi guyz! am havn a network problem with ma N72, I cant access the network, I tried all ma best, av soft/hard formatted the phone, but its still nt working. Can any body please help out?
Epul
September 10th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
17Hi all,
I also got same problem like Renjith Joseph, did anybody know to solve
this problem
Abhijit
September 12th, 2007 at 1:32 am
18I need formatting code for nokia n72 and hard reset code.
T.R.Sahu
September 12th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
19This code(2) works very softly but sometimes it display “start up failed contact retailer” so think before using it.
Shyamantya Das
October 6th, 2007 at 9:55 am
20Yes it worked…Thanks
e30gte
October 17th, 2007 at 2:35 am
21hey i use 2 go on da net pefectly fine 4 a while ,but nowadays it cuts me off after a short while e.g i tried formatting,switched networks but nothing helps .can anybody help me.? post here and email me pls LORENZOCONSTANT@yahoo.com.
hanoud
October 18th, 2007 at 5:04 am
22hi i tried to unlock my n80 but it didnt work, do you have any other ideas please.
i tried both ways that you suggested.
im from australia my phone asks for a lock code not security code, i put this code on only when the sim is changed i thought it might be a good idea just incase my phone is lost or stolen, now im facing the problem, how ironic.
any way if you have any other ideas i would greatly appreciate thanks in advance.
nio elsinore
October 24th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
23hi…!
i just want to ask for some advice on how to fix my n80.. it started by simply loosing its picture whenever i’m flipping it down and up.. it lasts that way for 3 days then it totaly lost its picture.. the phone is fine its just the picture is no longer showing its only having white background ..
ron
November 4th, 2007 at 11:52 am
24I tried to update may software for my N80, but in the middle of the process, it shutdown. until now it won’t power on.
can somebody know what to do?
paul
November 10th, 2007 at 12:43 am
25hi,
can u know how i can unblock my N80 for diferent operator?
Please.
Thx pul
melo
November 17th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
26I can’t remember the lock code of my N80, i tried hard format my phone but it doesnt work…
bodyguard
November 18th, 2007 at 3:10 am
27melo……
if yes what lock code will work the original (12345)
it worked>>>>> nokia N80
paul
November 18th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
28But i need code for unblock operator, i can’t use diferent sim card
Mohamad
November 26th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
29thanks, i have broke my fingers but thanks
paul
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:18 pm
30hi
i’ve got blue-tooth messages in my outbox showing “sending”, ive tried to delete it and nothing happens then i tried to move it to drafts, “maybe i could delete it there” but nothing. now i have blank messages in my drafts and the ones in my outbox that i can’t delete.
how do i get rid of them?
dave
January 4th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
31I was updating the system version on my N80 and sudenly it shut off and since then it does not turn on and i contacted many repair authorized center but they dont know how to fix it. Can anybody knows how or knows a place to fix it? Thank yo
jerry
January 14th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
32thanks i already have this one and it works but not in all cases
Snaillkuza
January 24th, 2008 at 11:53 am
33how to format without code??..because i already try with hard reset but it doesn’t work..now i cannot on my phone..can somebody show me..
shindelala
February 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
34i’m usin 7390
i wan a hard reset..
i try the dial + 3 + *
but cant.. any1 got ideal ?
Sebak
February 19th, 2008 at 9:23 am
35Thank you so much i got a n80 and it didnt show missed calls and it was pissing me off but i reset it with the *#7370# and it shows them now
Pedro Machado
February 21st, 2008 at 4:39 am
36Hard-Reset on Nokia 7390.
Menu->definitions->restore
SUPERFLEX007
March 10th, 2008 at 2:20 am
37WORKED LIKE A CHARM.. BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wan
March 17th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
38my 3650 is broken system .i try open then is just close up
Netsanet
April 1st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
39Hello,
I have Nokia 2630 and I tried the hard reset “green button” + “3? + “*” +”power button”, but it doesn’t seem to work for me. Do u guys have the same miracle for 2630? Please, am in trouble because my phone starts and switches itself off and restarts again. The message memory is not ready all the time and I can’t call and accept calls as the cell switches itself of.
When I try to goto my message inbox and other parts of message, it says “Message Storage Memory Not Ready”. I can’t even delete messages. I can’t accept messages.
Heeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllllpppppppppppppp
Tnx
Alam
April 4th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
40I have forgotten my security code of nokia 6300, how to format it can any one help me no my mailbox .
2630 chip
April 9th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
41To Netsanet,
I had the exact same problem with my Nokia 2630 with the “Message Storage Memory Not Ready” error. My guess is that the phone has a hard memory limit of 1.0MB for SMS. Once that is reached, the phone went into a loop trying to index all the messages. Delete stuff from your Gallery will NOT help.
You have to go to
Menu -> Message -> Delete message -> By folder
and delete the biggest folder (the whole folder or you can stop after a dozen of so messages are deleted). The trick is that while you cannot access your messages, every so often there is a small window that you CAN delete. You just have to keep trying every 30 sec or so.
It was easier for me because I just got a new message when the phone crash… every so often “new message” icon came back on for a bit then the phone screen gone white and restart again.
I figured that when the “New Message” icon appears, I can actually used the “Delete message” function! It sounds crazy but it worked for me.
It is not very obvious, but you can check your Message memory usage by going to Menu -> Applications -> Options -> Memory status -> Messaging.
Keep it under 1.0 MB and you should be fine
Good luck. (and keep your Message count low)
Netsanet
April 12th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
42Thanks. I already took it to service and they flashed it as a whole and it is working fine now, but I really really appreciate your time and I will keep this answer of yours (2630 chip, that is how u named ur self) for future reference.
Thanks again.
huiting
May 9th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
43My 7390’s screen has blacked out.The phone is still working though,as in i can pick up calls and call out,but i just cannot see anything on the screen.I need help.):
zed
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:21 am
44thank you man…it helped me a lot
joe
June 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am
45thanks it worked on my n80 sadly though I can’t fixed my memory card
kaaami
June 12th, 2008 at 6:02 am
46i have same as nio elsinore…fonez workin fine but da screen is totally white…nothin else..can anyone help…????
evlfob
June 30th, 2008 at 7:04 am
47Hey, can you help me with my n80, i’ve got a lock code on it but can’t remember the code could you please help me?
ALAN
July 1st, 2008 at 5:48 am
48HI CAN ANYBODY TELL ME WHATS THE CODE FOR SPERRCODE ON A N80
Jelo
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:40 pm
49Hi, I tried the reboot (green key, 3 and *) my phone powered off and now its no longer turning on :(
vani
July 5th, 2008 at 6:42 am
50sir i want to format my mobile n72.so please sent me format code for this .
Aadesh vaity
July 8th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
51hi,
I was just upgrading the firmware of my cell phone and it went blank and just a white background. Can anyone help what to do. Plz I dont want to miss this phone as I have purchase it from my pocket money. Help..Help..Help…
Thanx
Prashant Meshram
July 15th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
52my phone name is nokia6600 my phone is in viruses pls give me any idea i what can i am do it or repair it *#7370#i want to formet buy loke code give him then 12345 i am do it but this code is erroe pls give me any idea thanks
So....
July 16th, 2008 at 2:59 am
53im wondering if there is any reset password for an n80 memory card as i have been searching everwhere for one when i slide up my n80 it says the memory card box then ive tried pass but it does not work!
(it could be in letters aswell)but i asked my friend as i had gotten the memroy card of him but i couldn’t find out the passowrd i think it may be in alphabetical or in numbers(you can also do letters as u can do numbers) so please will you find me a working code!
aznin
July 25th, 2008 at 6:19 am
54its work for my phone…tq
harry
July 28th, 2008 at 6:36 am
55hi guys!! well, your format code really works. i just wanna ask if there are other codes for nokia3650 for enhancements.
shahid
August 1st, 2008 at 9:30 pm
56nokia e50 master reset software
Ashok harsana
August 9th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
57Great work I was facing the corrupt phone memory problem with my n72, did the *#7370# and after entering the default code 12345 my phone kept showing the Nokia Logo for almost 3 hours. I tried the last thing and removed the battery (even knowing that it can make the device unusable for ever), and After I restarted the phone….huraaaah it was properly working. thanx a lot guys….Cheers
blurry
August 9th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
58thanx man!
u save my life..
n my money of course..
it reall helps me a lot…….
Ton Roxas
August 11th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
59I tried the 3 button combination (3, green key, *) but it didn’t work. Please help. My phone is a Nokia N80.
Zed
August 19th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
60hey, i have nokia E50, when i turn it on it goes to an application straight away and does not exit from it. it asks for a pin to uninstall it. i tried the usual coded but it didn’t work.
is there any way i can remove the application or reset it????
jonson
August 20th, 2008 at 11:47 am
61if you buy a 2nd hand phone the code maybe have been change. but if u bought the new 1 i think the code is still 12345
Chris
September 8th, 2008 at 2:22 am
62Help!!! my Nokia N80 is showing that a headset is connected, but i do not have one.I have done the hard reset, but when it restarts the headset icon reappears.any idea how to clear this fault? Thank You
defi
September 8th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
63hi just got a nokia n80 tryed to connect it to the computer with the usb cable (ca-53) and it does not connect and my bluetooth is not working as well?? and my infered do you think it needs to be format/hard reset. thanks
Alexandra
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:50 am
64Hi, i need code for my nokia n80
IMEI: 352764011487597
PLease…………………………& ThAnKs
Tosco
September 30th, 2008 at 12:17 am
65Whats i said is that . The 12345 coade is not working in nokia n80 formating
abdo
October 16th, 2008 at 12:24 am
66kiss my ass it works
Beisil
October 20th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
67I have a nokia N80 it asks me for the security code when i turn it on, i cannot remember that code, can anyone help me? I’ve already tried that hard reset “green button” + “3″ + “*” +”power button and either i’m not doing it the right way or it’s not working!
i need help please
Ateet
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:29 am
68hi friends…i hav Nokia 6270..i am facing some software problems..i want to reset it..i tried …*#7370#… and even three buttons (3, green key, * and Power On)..its not working..can plz help me..
INSHEERAH
November 6th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
69GREAT IT WORKED ON MY N80.
BIG THANKS.
XX
josh
November 29th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
70thanks alot my phone could not open application manager(e50). i figured i could try and soft format it. prob is some apps couldnot reinstall
Ashir
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
71Hello, I got a problem with my nokia 2630, actually Its showing unlock when i’m trying to unlock it. It ask for security code but nver I’ve put security code on to my mobile. I think I shall format it and then it’ll be fine. Can you help me to format my mobile. Please
David
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:50 am
72WSOD on my nokia n72 whats the best way to fix this problem…
the phone works fine for the first few minutes then the screen turns white..if i hard reset it will it work ??? or is it just a problem with the screen ???
jeff
December 28th, 2008 at 11:01 am
73y i cant format my fon?
he say lock code error!
wat can i do?
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