Full phone format on a 6600
If any of the problems listed below is happening to your phone:
A. Blank screen phone unable to boot-up.
B. Phone is only able to boot-up to "Nokia" screen (may flash "Nokia" 4 times also).
C. Install a program but unable to uninstall it.
D. Unable to delete certain files on C drive.
--- WARNING: This will ERASE EVERYTHING on your phone ---
If you have any files that are important to you, make backups.
1. Make sure you phone is fully charged.
2. Backup your contacts list and personal files to MMC memory card (if possible).
3. Switch-off your 6600 phone.
4. Press and hold these three keys together
-Green dial key,
-Star key (*)
-Three key (3)
then press the power on/off to swtich on the 6600 phone.
DO NOT let go the three keys until you see the "formatting" screen displayed
5. After a few minutes, the format will be complete. Your 6600 will now be at its original factory settings.
Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for anything that happens to your phone as a result of following my guide. Use this guide at your own discretion and risk.
NOTE: I have been told that doing this "hard" or "low-level" format has the "possibility" to remove any specific operator customizations....ie: Orange, Vodaphone etc.
