How Do I Delete My Blackberry Data? 5 Ways To Wipe Out Your Data And Applications (Page 2 of 2)

Article by James Allen Johnson (37,691 pts ) , published Jun 23, 2009

3. Delete Data Using The Blackberry Application Loader Tool

  1. First you'll need to connect your Blackberry to your device via the USB data sync cable.
  2. Second, you'll open the Blackberry Desktop Manager on your computer's desktop and type your Blackberry password (If asked to do so, sometimes a password option will not be displayed).
  3. Third, you'll need to Double Click on the Application Loader file and hit "Next"
  4. Next you'll encounter the Device Password option, type in your device password and hit "Next"
  5. After clicking "Next" you'll see the Device Application Selection screen simply click Next again.
  6. The next screen is the "Completing the Application Loader Wizard" on that screen choose the "Advanced" option.
  7. To delete the applications for your Blackberry you can simply choose the "Erase All Application Data" checkbox and then click "Next"
  8. Finally you'll need to click the "Do Not Automatically Back Up And Restore The Device Ap"plication Data During The Loading Process" and select "Next" then click "Finish"

After clicking Finish your Blackberry Device will restart and your data will be once again deleted.

4. Delete Blackberry Applications Using The Backup And Restore Tool

  1. For this process you'll once again need to attach your Blackberry Smartphone to your computer and launch the Blackberry Desktop Manager Application from on your desktop.
  2. This time you'll Double Click the "Backup And Restore" option and then "Advanced"
  3. Now you'll need to hold down the "Shift" key. While holding the "Shift" key select the databases in the Handhelf Databases list box.
  4. Next simply click "Clear"
  5. Finally click "OK"

Your applications are all now deleted. Another simple and quick Blackberry data wipe process is complete.

5. Application Loader Incorrect Password Method

This option will delete all of the data from your Blackberry Smartphone. But please note that you'll also need to have your Blackberry OS software reinstalled after using this method, which is why i've saved it for last.

  1. You'll need to connect your Blackberry via your USB cable to your computer once again and open the Blackberry Desktop Manager.
  2. In the Device Manager double click on the Application Loader and then in the Application Loader Wizard click "Next."
  3. When prompted for your Device Security Password type in the wrong password and choose the "Next" option. Continue this incorrect password step 10 times.
  4. Finally click the "Close" option and the device error 507 should appear.
  5. Reinstall your Blackberry Device Software and your ready to once again start using your device with a fresh data free setup.

Conclusion

The above methods will allow you to delete your data, your applications or both at the same time, while some methods are easier than others, such as the 10 incorrect password attempts, its ultimately up to you the user to choose whether or not you need to delete just your data, just your applications, or both.

Comments

Nov 4, 2009 6:27 PM
Matt H.
clean the crackberry
thanks for the help.. I dropped one in coffee and wanted to make sure all was clean before I returned
Aug 5, 2009 11:20 PM
Chris
Wipe out Blackberry data
Thank you. Very helpful and to the point.
Jun 17, 2009 12:56 PM
Madonna
Deleting Wattpad books form my Blackberry
Any advice on how to delete wattpad books from my Blackberry. Thank you!
 
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