Hard Reset

Perform a hard reset to restore your device to its original state

A hard reset restores your Windows Mobile device to the condition it was in when you removed it from the box. Any data you’ve saved on the device and any programs you’ve installed are gone. You’ll want to perform a hard reset if you sell your device or give it to someone else to make sure you’ve delete sensitive information. It might also be necessary if your device locks up and stops running. In this case, you should try a soft reset first.

How to hard reset your Windows Mobile device

Performing a hard reset restores your device to its factory default settings, and all data and installed programs are lost. Most devices have a unique way of being hard reset. Here is a list of devices with hard reset instructions for each.