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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 complete, your device turns off automatically. To turn on your device, press the Power/Lock key.
Wipe the data on devices running BlackBerry 7 or later
1. On the home screen of your previous device, click the Options app.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.
3. Select all of the items that you want to delete.
4. Type blackberry.
5. Tap Wipe Data.
Wipe the data on devices running BlackBerry 10 OS
1. On your previous device, 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 new BlackBerry 10 device, tap the BlackBerry World icon.
2. Enter your BlackBerry ID username and password.
3.
Tap .
4. Tap My World > My Apps & Games.
5. Tap Available.
• To reinstall one app or game, tap next to the app or game that you want to install.
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