There are at least sixteen (16) Asha phones currently on sale in Sale in Nigeria, comprising both single SIM and dual SIM enabled offerings. These phones include 501, 501 Dual SIM, 210, 210 Dual Sim, 200, 311, 309, 308, 306, 305, 303, 302, 300, 205 Dual Sim, 205, 201. The fact that these phones gives a the user some sense of smartness at a low price makes them very common in Nigeria. All of them uses the new enhanced Series 40 system with Nokia Life services. Just in case you want to reset your phone to to virus attack or for any other reason. I have three methods listed below.
1.- Basic Reset or Soft Reset Nokia Asha
This option restores the .ini files from the ROM.
It does not erase data (photos, videos, documents) or applications installed.
Dial *#7780# (click this combination of keys on the keyboard in the mobile)
2.- Total Reset or Hard Reset Nokia Asha
This option restores the original operating system from the ROM.
Formats the C: partition and deletes all data including the memory card. Dial *#7370# (click this combination of keys on the keyboard in the mobile)
or
for the phones which have keypad
Turn the phone off.
Press and Hold “*“+ “3” + Call / Green Keys.
Turn on the device by pressing the on button.
Wait until the Nokia Asha logo appear.
3.- Restore Factory Original Settings Nokia Asha
End all calls and connections.
Select Menu > Settings and Rest. fact. sett. > Settings only.
Be aware that these methods will request for a security code (Default is 12345)
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