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How To Format Nokia Symbian Series 60 phones

Nokia Symbian Series 60-based phones have a copy of the OS present in the built-in ROM. When you format the phone, the OS gets restored from the ROM to the phone memory overwriting the existing setup. Before you format your phone, make sure you back up all your ringtones, SMS and picture messages and most importantly yout contacts. You can use the Nokia PC Suite to do this. Once you’ve done this, key in *#7370#. It will immediately prompt you to restart your phone. Select ‘Yes’ and the phone will restart after formatting. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes to complete the process. Also ensure that your phone is well charged before you format. Now restore all your ringtones, messages and contacts and you once again have a fresh OS.

When you should format your Nokia Symbian Series 60 phone?
If your phone has slowed terribly and you keep getting system error messages.

Do it by yourself and save your money. You don’t need to send your phone to get repaired somewhere and being charged for the cost.