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Master Reset - no SIM - help!

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Old 07-06-2008, 1:09 AM   #1
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Master Reset - no SIM - help!

I've just done something really stupid and was wondering if anyone can help?

I want to sell my old Motorola V3X. I therefore want to wipe off any personal info, I tried to do a master reset and it asked for a code which I didn't have. I did a search on the internet, found what the code should be and then for some reason I decided to destroy the old SIM card (no longer works) before I did the reset.

Now when I turn on the phone it keeps asking me to put a SIM in it so I can't get to the menu to do the master reset. It's a Three phone and I only have an Orange SIM now - I tried to use that but the phone isn't unlocked so it wouldn't work.

Is there any way to reset the phone to the factory settings without a SIM in it? I was thinking maybe in the 3 shop they may be able to help - what do you think?
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Re: Master Reset - no SIM - help!

Do you kjnow anyone on 3 that would lend you their SIM for that sole purpose ?

If not im sure someone in the 3 shop will help you out if you ask nicely.
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Old 07-06-2008, 7:31 AM   #3
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Re: Master Reset - no SIM - help!

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Do you kjnow anyone on 3 that would lend you their SIM for that sole purpose ?

If not im sure someone in the 3 shop will help you out if you ask nicely.
No I don't know anyone else on 3 - that's why I wondered if someone in the 3 shop may have a SIM I could borrow for that purpose. I'll just have to smile sweetly!

That will teach me for being over keen!
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