In our description database there are 3 solutions for performing hard reset for Nokia N81 8GB.

Choose the first method and follow the steps to perform a hard reset. If the first solution does not work, try the next method.

Please remember! Hard reset will delete any and all data your device contains; like pictures, contacts, messages, apps etc. Everything. Nokia N81 8GB device will be brought back to the same configuration as that of a brand new device.

 

Instruction I:


1. Turn on the phone.

2. Press'n'hold the 3, *, Call and Power buttons until the Nokia logo appears on-screen.

3. Type in the phone's lock code, 12345 by default. Done! Phone will now reset and restart.

Instruction II:


1. First, turn on the phone.
2. Next, press Menu button. From here, go to Settings > Phone > Phone management > Factory Settings > Delete data and restore.

3. Finally, select Yes to confirm the operation. Well done, the hard reset is over.

Instruction III:

 

1. First, press and hold the Power button to turn on the phone.

2. Press the Call button and tap in the "secret" code *#7370#, confirm.
3. Now tap in the lock code. Default lock code is 12345. Your phone will now reset. Voila!