How to reset a Nokia smartphone 5230 (MD 99555)?

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Question

How to reset a Nokia smartphone?

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Answer

Reset Nokia smartphone with soft reset

Enter the code *#7780#. Then (if you are prompted) enter the start code 12345.

Reset Nokia smartphone with hard reset

If the problem persists, you should try a hard reset*.

Enter the code *#7370# on your Nokia phone. Then (if you are prompted) enter the start code 12345.

Follow the steps below to reset a non-working Nokia smartphone

Press On/Off + * + 3 until the Format option appears on the display.

*Important: Please note that a hard reset completely deletes all data, settings and content on your smartphone and resets it to the original factory settings.

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The information in this article refers to:

• Mobile Phone Nokia 5230 (MD 99555) MD 99555 MSN 30012305
• Mobile Phone Nokia 5230 (MD 99555) MD 99555 MSN 30012306
• Mobile Phone Nokia 5230 (MD 99555) MD 99555 MSN 30012307
• Mobile Phone Nokia 5230 (MD 99555) MD 99555 MSN 30012308
• Mobile Phone Nokia 5230 (MD 99555) MD 99555 MSN 30012373
• Mobile Phone Nokia 5230 (MD 99555) MD 99555 MSN 30012377

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