Nokia stuck on logo? Reset, codes and solutions for vintage Nokia phones
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If your Nokia stays frozen on the initial logo, constantly restarts or can't get past the startup screen, the problem may depend on software, battery, memory card or damaged settings. This guide collects procedures used over the years on many vintage and Symbian Nokia phones.
Initial checks
Before performing a reset:
- Turn off the phone
- Remove battery for 2 minutes
- Remove SIM
- Remove memory card
- Reinsert battery
- Turn back on
Many Nokia phones start working again simply by eliminating conflicts caused by faulty SIM cards or memory cards.
Nokia Soft Reset
The light reset keeps personal data. Enter: *#7780# Possible request — Security code: 12345
Full Nokia Hard Reset
If the phone continues to freeze: *#7370# Standard code: 12345 Warning: the reset erases settings and internal memory.
Reset with key combination
On many Nokia Symbian — hold down simultaneously:
- Green key
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- 3
- Power button
Hold down until the logo appears.
Often used on:
- Nokia N95
- Nokia N70
- Nokia N73
- Nokia E65
- Nokia E71
- Nokia N96
White Nokia screen
Possible causes:
- Damaged firmware
- Faulty display flat cable
- Unstable battery
- Faulty memory card
Try:
- Remove memory card
- Start without SIM
- Replace battery
Nokia that turns on and off
Check:
- Swollen battery
- Oxidised contacts
- Charger
- Power connector
Compatible Nokia models
Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N70, Nokia N79, Nokia N96, Nokia E51, Nokia E65, Nokia E71, Nokia E75, Nokia 6600, Nokia 7610, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6680, Nokia 3310
Nokia models available at Infosate
Infosate selects original vintage phones since 2007. Every device is verified, tested and shipped with tracking.