If you’ve just purchased a new Nokia phone, there are probably a few things that need your attention before you start using it. One of the first things to do is to set up the security code or pattern lock for the device. This way, if you lose your phone or someone else picks it up by mistake, they cannot access its contents. However, there may be times when you want to reset your Nokia phone without using either of these security measures. Perhaps you want to give someone an unrestricted look at the photos on your phone or perhaps you’ve forgotten the lock code and can’t get back into it. Whatever the case, this article will explain how to reset your Nokia phone without using either of those security codes.
How To Reset Nokia Phone Without A Security Code?
If you want to reset your Nokia phone without a security code, you can follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Power key for about 10 seconds until the phone powers off.
- When the phone powers on, press and hold the Volume Down key until you see a screen with a text message.
- Type in “*#06#” and press the Volume Up key.
- You’ll see a message that says “Reset Phone.”
- Press the Volume Down key again to highlight “Yes” and press the Volume Up key to select it.
- After confirming your choice, press the Power key to restart your Nokia phone.
How To Factory Reset Your Nokia Phone?
1st Method:
If you have a physical reset button on your Nokia phone, you can use it to factory reset your phone. To do this, first turn off your phone and remove the battery. Next, find the physical reset button and press it until it lights up. After your phone has been reset, turn it back on and enter your security code or pattern if you have one set up.
2nd Method:
If you don’t have a physical reset button on your Nokia phone, you can use the following steps to factory reset your device:
- Head to Settings on your phone and select “About Phone.”
- Tap on “Reset Phone” and follow the on-screen instructions.
- After your phone has been reset, turn it back on and enter your security code or pattern if you have one set up.
Reset Your Phone Using A PIN:
- Head to Settings on your phone and select “Security.”
- Under “PIN Code,” enter your current PIN code and tap “Enter Code.”
- If you don’t have a PIN code set up, you can create one by entering your name,
- birthdate, and phone number. After you have entered the new code, tap “OK.”
- To reset your phone without entering a new code, tap “Reset Phone” and follow the on-screen instructions.
How Can I Hard Reset A Nokia 206 If The Security Code Is Forgotten
If you have forgotten the security code for your Nokia 206, there are a few things that you can do in order to reset the device. You can try to find the original purchase receipt, or if you have a backup of your phone’s settings, you can try restoring those. If neither of these options work, you can try to hard reset the device by
following these steps:
- Remove the battery from your phone and wait at least 10 seconds before reinserting it
- Press and hold down both the power button and volume down button until the Nokia logo appears on screen
- Release both buttons when the Nokia logo disappears
Reset Your Phone Using A Windows PC
–First, download Nokia Care Suite from www.nokia.com/support and install it on your Windows PC.
-Next, open Nokia Care Suite and click “Reset Phone” under the “Tools” tab.
-On the “Reset Phone” window that pops up, enter your current phone number and tap “Next.”
-Then, enter your current security code or pattern if you have one set up and tap “Next.”
-Finally, tap “Finish.”
Reset Your Phone Using A Mac Or Linux Computer:
- Download Nokia Care Suite from www.nokia.com/support and install it on your Mac or Linux computer.
- Launch Nokia Care Suite and select “Reset Phone” from the main menu.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your phone.
- After your phone has been reset, turn it back on and enter your security code or pattern if you have one set up.
Use Nokia Care Refresh
- Go to your phone’s main settings menu.
- Select “Nokia Care Refresh” from the list of options.
- Enter your email address and password, then select “Next”.
- Select “Yes” to confirm that you want to reset your phone’s settings and start over with Nokia Care Refresh:
- You will be asked if you want to reset all data, or just the lock screen or SIM card lock. If you want to reset everything, select “Yes”. If you only want the lock screen or SIM card lock retaken, select the appropriate option:
- Once complete, restart your phone by pressing and holding down the Power button until it turns off again; then put it into Recovery mode by following steps 1 through 3 above (make sure you hold Volume Down as well).
- Once in Recovery mode, select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” from the list of options (make sure you press Volume Up during this process!). Your phone will be wiped clean and ready for a new network number!
Insert The SIM Card You Want To Use.
– If your phone supports a micro SIM, put it in your device.
– If you have a nano SIM card, follow the steps below:
– Put your phone into Recovery mode by holding down the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until the phone vibrates.
– Use the Volume Up button to highlight “Nano Sim” and press the OK button to confirm the option.
– Use the Volume Down button to highlight “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” and press the OK button to confirm the option.
– Use the Power key to select “Restart” and press OK on your phone when prompted.
Change Your Phone’s Network Settings
To change your device’s network settings, you will need to use Nokia Care Refresh or an alternative tool that lets you reset network settings on your device. In most cases, using Nokia Care Refresh is preferred, as it will automatically fix any issues while fixing network settings can be a bit more complicated and time consuming depending on what type of issue you are having with your device. To use Nokia Care Refresh, simply open up Nokia Care Refresh on your computer or download it from here. Once Nokia Care Refresh is open or downloaded on your computer,
Summary
In this article, we explained how to reset your Nokia phone without the security code or pattern. We also looked at three different ways you can reset your phone, as well as two different ways you can back up your data. Whether you’ve forgotten your security code or you just want to wipe your phone clean, this article will help you reset your Nokia phone.
FAQ’s
1. What is the difference between a security code and a pattern on my Nokia phone?
A security code is a numeric code that you enter on your Nokia phone in order to protect your data. A pattern is a series of characters that you may have entered on your Nokia phone in order to unlock it.
2. How do I reset my Nokia phone if I have forgotten my security code?
If you have forgotten your security code, you can reset your phone using one of the methods outlined in this article. Alternatively, you can also use the Nokia Care Suite to reset your phone.
3. How do I back up my data on my Nokia phone?
You can back up your data on your Nokia phone using one of the methods outlined in this article. Alternatively, you can also use the Nokia Care Suite to
No, erasing all of your data on your Nokia phone will not work. You can only back up or reset your data using one of the methods outlined in this article.
