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9 replies · 2,018 views · Started 22 September 2007

[FONT="Tahoma"][SIZE="4"]I put a lock code for my N73 ME and i lost it

when i turned on my mobile it requests the lock code

i can't use it

please help...............
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http://www.nokia.com.sg/nokia/0,,36403,00.html

Or you could try this :-

The soft-format code for Series 60 phones is *#7370# . You enter this code as you would enter a phone number in the Phone application. It performs a format of the Internal drive - All data will be lost if you use this feature.

Series 60 reset

The method of performing a hard-format, i.e resetting it completely to factory defaults and removing all data, is as follows:

1. Switch off the phone.
2. Hold down the following three buttons: Green (call answer) button, * button, and '3' button
3. While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone
4. When the message 'Formatting' appears on the screen, release all of the buttons

Note that you shouldn't switch the phone off or remove the battery when performing either of these operations, and it's advised that the handset has a reasonable amount of battery charge before performing a format/reset.

excuse me but the word formatting didn't appear
and this lock code appears to me after switching the phone and nokia sign directly, so the method of *#7370# can't be used

please tell me what shall i do...

I don't wanna to be rude

or to confuse u

but i'm really facing a big problem here

i feel that i lost this mobilee

please help me with another solution..................pleaseeeeeeeee

Sorry I cant be more helpfull. Found this advice on another respected site.

Lock code

* Length: 5 digits
* Detail:Used to prevent unauthorised access to certain functions on the phone
* Set from: Tools > Settings > Security > Phone & SIM
* Default: The default lock code for Nokia Series 60 devices is 12345.
* Lost? - If you've changed this code and forgotten it - you will need to visit a Nokia authorised service center, who will be able to reset the lock code for you.

Going off topic, but it worked on my friend's N80 Euro firmware 4...
Definitely :con?
But yeah... not on my N73 either, woops

Take it to Nokia with a receipt... else there's really not a lot, without a Griffin box, you can do.

KimOoO,

Just curious, did you try the hard reset (format). To do this, press all the keys simultaneously, the green (call key), 3, * and power it on. From my experience while reformating, there is no indication of the word formatting appearing on the screen.

You may have to take it to a Nokia service centre if the hard reset does not solve your problem.