How to Format a BlackBerry

Before you sell, donate or throw away your BlackBerry phone, it's important to ensure that all of your data is wiped from the phone. This wipe is called a "format" and occurs when you erase all of the personal data on the phone via the BlackBerry operating system on the phone itself. You may also want to perform a format on your phone if it is not working properly or you want to install an updated software package to the phone.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. 1
   Turn on your BlackBerry.
   
2. 2
   Open the "Options" menu.
   
3. 3
   Select the "Security Options" menu.
   
4. 4
   Select the "General Settings" option.
   
5. 5
   Select "Wipe Handheld."
   
6. 6
   Type "blackberry" when you are prompted to do so to confirm the wipe.