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User Guide
Deleting the data on your BlackBerry device
After you transfer data to your new BlackBerry 10 device, consider deleting all of the data on your previous BlackBerry
device. A security wipe is designed to permanently delete your data so it can't be recovered. This includes email accounts,
downloaded apps, media files, documents, browser bookmarks, and settings.
When the security wipe is completed, your device turns off automatically. To turn on your device, press the Power/Lock
key.
Wipe the data on devices running the BlackBerry OS (version 5.0 - 7.1)
1. On the home screen of your device, tap the Options app.
2. Tap Security or Security Options.
3. Tap Security Wipe.
4. Select the items that you want to delete.
5. Type blackberry.
6. Tap Wipe Data or Wipe.
Wipe the data on devices running the BlackBerry 10 OS
1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap Settings.
3. Tap Security and Privacy > Security Wipe.
4. Type blackberry.
5. Tap Delete Data.
If you're planning to give away or recycle your device, remember to also remove your SIM card and media card.
Download your apps from BlackBerry World
You can reinstall apps and games that you buy as many times as you need to on the same BlackBerry device, and on up to
four additional devices, without having to pay for the items again.
1. On your BlackBerry 10 device, tap the BlackBerry World icon.
2. If prompted, enter your BlackBerry ID username and password.
3.
Tap .
4. Tap My World > My Apps & Games.
5. Tap Available.
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