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How to Hard Reset the Nokia C6-01
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@GiodelgadoSo I got over the week a Nokia C6-01, I’ve been having a lot of problems with it and I have resolved them all but the wi-fi issue that I’m still researching on. I tried to fix the wifi issue with a Hard Reset but it didn’t resolve it, for those who want to do a hardware reset to the C6-01 follow this guide.
Note:you will lose all files and content from the memory inside the device, this method doesn’t delete files inside the Memory card but I’d recommend removing it before doing the reset.
You have to press 4 different buttons for this to work:
- Turn Off the device
- Press the Volume Down button
- Press the Camera Button
- Press the Menu Button
- Last step is to press the Red Power/End Call button to initiate the wipe
- Keep holding the four buttons until you see the Nokia Logo
When you see the welcome message it means the Hard Reset was successful.
I hope this helps some people, did it work for you?
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Giovani Delgado Thanks for reading, I have been a Nokia fan since the N95 and I'm currently using the Lumia 900, you can follow me at Twitter @giodelgado or contact me by mail giodelgado(at)nokiabits.com
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thanks dude……………
guys do not attempt this way to reset your mobile us code *#7370#. . . . .if u use this way u will lost all the application such as ovi, map , social networking and many more apps
Nokia doesn’t recommend the method I posted but only when the phone doesn’t boot up. The ovi store, maps and social apps have to be re-downloaded ONLY by going to your phone and opening “Software Updates” any other method will install the wrong Ovi Store client causing more problems.
do u know that how to hard reset (full format) nokia e6-00 symbian anna belle os………. ?
Thanks………..
Thank u so v mch Omer. it really works. just add one more point… after putting the code , cell phone ll ask for its working. press yes. screen ll be white. just wait for 3 to 4 minutes to reappear the graphics. don’t switch off the phone during the whole process otherwise it ll be seriously harmful for your set.
Guys do not do it.. use this only as a last option.It is not recommended to use the “three finger” reset (pressing volume down + camera key + menu key and pressing power button) to hard reset your Nokia Symbian^3 device. Doing this will delete some applications (Ovi Store, Ovi Maps, some preinstalled widgets) which cannot in all cases be restored.
If the device needs to be reset, try the following methods instead of the “three finger” reset:
Press down the power button for 8 seconds.
Restore the factory settings by selecting Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Factory settings > Restore.
Restore the factory settings and delete all data by selecting Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Factory settings > Delete data and restore. (Note that all the user files on E: mass memory and C: phone memory will be deleted with this command, e.g. the photos and videos. It is therefore important to backup the user data before using this command).
The “three finger” reset should be used only as a last resort if the device cannot be booted up in any other way. If successful, the device can be used after the reset but some of the applications are missing. To restore the missing applications and settings, you can try the following:
Select Menu > Applications > SW Update and install any updates that are available.
If Ovi Store application is successfully restored, connect to Ovi Store to search and install the missing applications.
Check also for any application updates available via Ovi Suite (plug in your device to Ovi Suite PC and go to Software Updates menu in Ovi Suite).
If any device backup is available, try restoring the data from the backup.
If the device cannot be properly restored, take it to a Nokia Care point for reflashing to get the original applications back in the device.
Whoever post this comment, i m very thankfull to him/her. i was facing the problem of hang down of mobile after i installed two security software. so by ur method i sort it out
so thanx
thanks for tell the hard reset
How long does it take for the Nokia Handshake logo to appear after the the 3 buttons have been pressed ? I tried doing it for 5 min but nothing happened.
tHanxx alot for info for S^3 device 3 finger method format…i was tensed to go nokia care all that…
thank U, the hard reset helps me. recommended or not, my problems are off. i hope…:-)
Thank you
t setelah aku coba ternyata berhasil terima kasih maturnuwun banyak
Thank You very much from Russia (with love)!
You help me to restore my Phone Nokia C6-01
Thanx again!
I’m glad this guide helped you, you are very welcome.
Bonjour j’aimerai un petit coup de pouce je ne me souvient plus de mon code verrou, comment puije le redebloqué ?
Bonjour, s’il vous plaît contacter votre opérateur ou vous pouvez essayer d’aller à un magasin local de Nokia.
thank you very much!!!!!!
Guys!! Help! It says “You have not put a security code.Please insert one” some thing like that i typed 12345 it said “Verify security code” i retyped 12345 It said code error! Help! Running symbian anna
Hi,
I have had a nightmare day trying to sort out my C6-01. For some reason the menu screen to appear. I’ve been pressing the main menu long button and nothing happening. I have just sat for 2 hours researching to see if someone had same problem but nothing. Just took a gamble and held down the power button for the 8 seconds and hayho it’s working. Thank you John Abraham I can now turn my computer off and relax. x
Hi again, Just read what I typed and its a bit of a jumble. Meant to say the menu screen wouldn’t appear. Now I am off to chill out because my phone is back to normal. x
Thank you Lesley,
IF YOUR MENU BUTTON STOPS WORKING,
JUST PRESS HOLD THE RED POWER OFF BUTTON FOR 8 SECS.
THE PHONE WILL SHUT DOWN & RESTART!
LO & BEHOLD..
YOUR MENU BUTTON STARTS WORKING..
Guys, I just updated to Symbian belle, however I think it somehow broke my phone.. My phone can not connect to bluetooth and my memory card can not be viewed through USB. Can someone please help me. Are you guys experiencing the same problem? Or is it really worth updating to symbian belle?
my fingers n thumb started soring… does this really help.. i ws updating the nokia belle 6 screens update via ovi suite.. wen my screen went black n nthing at all happened, i hv been trying to switch it on.. but it jst vibrates n nthing else happened. kindly help…
have you tried hard resetting the device?
thank a lot.
This hard reset has been resolved my Wifi issue..regards
I m from India. Thanks for this tips. I really need it to reset my cell. Thanks again. Give me more tips for my cell. Thanks again.
thank you!
i tried it but it doesn’t working with me, my c6 doesnt work completely
i tried it but it doesn’t working with me, my c6 doesnt work completely what i have to do?
people facing problem with less apps after doing the hard reset can reinstall the belle and the applications will come back.
my phone only starts if coneccted to a usb cable toa computer or wall oulet, if its not conected the black nokia screen will freeze until the battery runs out.
ive tried this but still my phone wont start and it doesnt recognize the usb connection so i cant access it from the pc
sorry to hear that, call your local Nokia Care center for repair
it doesn’t helping me
what kind of problem are you having?
amigo muchas gracias por tu ayuda me serbio de arto
=)
I am going to hard reset my nokia c5 5mp . But I afraid that whether default softwares like facebook ,real player . OVI MAP, OVI STORE, adobe reader will be delete after hard reset.is it possible? If yes, how can I get those apps? Please reply me Sir.
most of the time the apps can be redownloaded, some need additional plugins, just search Google to find the best way to install them again =)
i have a problem in my nokia c6-01 with touch screen. in dialing pad 4, 5 , 6 are not working. and messages are not deleting. In settings > phone > touch input is also not working. when i try to update date in time and date, in numeric pad 1, 2, 3 are not funtioning. i done even hard reset. please suggest me.
sorry to hear that, I think your digitizer is broken, call your local Nokia Care center for repair
Thanks. Let me try @ NCC.
Giovani,
This morning my phone seemed to be frozen. I slide the phone unlock switch, but the phone just kept staying black on the screen with the buttons lit up. So I took the battery out. When I put the batter back in, the phone won’t start anymore. It vibrates for a split seconds when I hold the on button, but that’s it. I tried the hard restart and same thing, vibrates for a second then nothing. I plugged it into my computer, and my computer makes the sound that it’s going to connect, then nothing. Any ideas?
John
My nokia c6-01, ive had it for like a year and a half, and then yesterday it came up with disk error – could not complete write something something. And then it gave me an option to stop or retry the write. When i press either of these it just pops up again, so my phone is basically un usable. So i did this like you said, it worked, but it still pops up! Is there anything i can do? Cheers
I have aproblem in my nokia c6-01 phone. My phone doesn’t work in 900Mhz frequency band. I have updated it into symbian belle . can you give me solution for this problem.
i couldnt find my images, its showing ” no item” but it had 400+ images. now the new probem is if i took image, memory card wiped out next day morning. please help.
Thanks !
how to flash the nokia c601 cell pls tell me Giovani Delgado
Hi, I was updating my phone via the computer last night and my c6-01 just shot off and it is not coming back on. I tried the hard reset and it still isn’t coming on. What can I do?
I activated f-secure in my phone but now I don’t know the password and i did not defined trusted number in this.how can i delete the password
I have a problem on my nokia c6-01 that it showing “connect to usb” after every 10 seconds and also changing time automatically ..Guys ….do you have any idea to solve this..plz help me
thanks dude
THANKXX SIR
my phone restart every 1 or 2 min. i tried formatting it at nokia care . any insights plz.
help needed urgently
Thank you Mr. Giovani! This worked for me
I switched my Nokia c6-00 on.it ask 4 the lock code ..i forgot,pls help
thanks dud
thanks for the tip.. but when i do this i can feel the phone vibrate once… nothing on the screen… continued to hold buttons… vibrated a couple of times … still nothing on the screen =-s
Sir I have lost persian language of my nokia c6-01 could you please tell me how can I find persian language for it I could not find it on internet and if you have any address please put here so that I can get It. Thanks in advance.
I have a C6-01 about a year old. The bottom (menu, number dial key) and the centre (where in I can save a new number) does not work but the rest of the screen works absolutely fine. Every time I have to do any of the above thing I need to rotate the screen. It is very irritating at times as the screen does not always rotate. I had deposited the phone in the local Nokia care and they did keep it for two-three days and still the issue continues to remain.
Can anybody please find me a solution to this issue?
Thank you very much in advance.
Thanks man, you save my ass
hah you are very welcome
thnx dude
it helps alot.thanks 4 the info.GodBless!