How to Hard (full) Format Nokia N73?

**numan** · Feb 5th, 2007, 13:42

Hi. I just bought Nokia N73. I want to full format my phone. I tried the " *,3, green dial " method but it dose not work on N73. The Codes *#7370# and *#7780# work on N73 but they just restore factory settings they donot format the fone. Is there any method through which i can fully format my N73? Thanks in advance.

**mantrinilesh** · Feb 5th, 2007, 14:01

Originally Posted by numan

Hi. I just bought Nokia N73. I want to full format my phone. I tried the " *,3, green dial " method but it dose not work on N73. The Codes *#7370# and *#7780# work on N73 but they just restore factory settings they donot format the fone. Is there any method through which i can fully format my N73? Thanks in advance.

mate , 3-button thepry works on n-73 only thing its not show u formmating screen bcoz it contain a powerful ram which dirctly do the format step and when it asks u location after start-up it means u have succesfully done the format !!

**numan** · Feb 6th, 2007, 04:16

Originally Posted by mantrinilesh

mate , 3-button thepry works on n-73 only thing its not show u formmating screen bcoz it contain a powerful ram which dirctly do the format step and when it asks u location after start-up it means u have succesfully done the format !!

Well i have tried this 3 button method for about 100 times on N73 but its not working. I have read on other forms too that this method of formating dosent work on N73. Is there any other method of fully formating the N73?

**arsh2heven** · Feb 6th, 2007, 04:32

Originally Posted by numan

Hi. I just bought Nokia N73. I want to full format my phone. I tried the " *,3, green dial " method but it dose not work on N73. The Codes *#7370# and *#7780# work on N73 but they just restore factory settings they donot format the fone. Is there any method through which i can fully format my N73? Thanks in advance.

try to format ur handset in this way:
first format ur mmc, then remove it. Then format ur handset then insert ur mmc n once again format it

**arsh2heven** · Feb 6th, 2007, 04:37

the above method which i have told also removes softwares like PHONE GUARDIAN which is quite difficult to delete if u dont know the password.
I have tested it, n its working......

**numan** · Feb 6th, 2007, 19:57

Originally Posted by arsh2heven

try to format ur handset in this way:
first format ur mmc, then remove it. Then format ur handset then insert ur mmc n once again format it

How to format the handset? With the code *#7370# or with the 3 button method (*,3,dial)? Plz let me know the method of formating the handset. thnx

**xahraan9211** · Sep 16th, 2008, 03:21

On the main screen press *#7370# enter the lock code and press the green call key
and format ur memory card by computer or scan it by ur computer,,,,,,, and dont say thanx

**sadloo** · Sep 16th, 2008, 21:27

That way is to enable the factory resetting method and it is not for hard formatting

**theglue** · Sep 18th, 2008, 14:10

just press *,3, green dial and the on button for a long time untill it comes out "select country menu" or something like that... i did it on mine... works fine

**taha198** · Dec 4th, 2008, 13:45

thanks you for all the information

**rammah83** · Jan 5th, 2009, 13:55

when i try *#7370# it ask me the lock code, & i don't have it, so please help me

**rohansachar** · Jan 5th, 2009, 14:01

Lock code by default is 12345.

**yash2elite** · May 26th, 2009, 16:32

Guyz those who r facing problem with the 3-button method just keep on holding the buttons i.e (* 3 green call) not only till the phone gets switch on but also it shows u to select country just dont leave holding buttons as soon as phone gets switch on. It will take approx 40-50 sec or more just try out guyz. N see to it dat ur battery is full charged......

**areyap** · Sep 24th, 2009, 23:13

these 3 buttons need to hold when phone restart or already on or need to shut off first~!?

**gladson1976** · Sep 29th, 2009, 07:17

Originally Posted by areyap

these 3 buttons need to hold when phone restart or already on or need to shut off first~!?

Switch off the phone.
Press and Hold the three buttons (Green + * + 3).
Switch on the phone.
Dont release the three buttons till you see the "Select City" option.

Warning: All data will be erased from the phone (Contacts, Messages, Schedules..)