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CAUTION:
You can't stop the process of restoring your device to its default settings after you start it. If you reset your
device, the process continues after the device restarts.
1. On your computer, open BlackBerry Link.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. At the side of the BlackBerry Link window, click your device.
4. Do one of the following:
On a Windows computer, click Back Up & Restore. Click Factory Reset.
On a Mac
computer, at the top of the screen, click BlackBerry Link > Preferences. Click Reload > Reload.
Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Link
I can't access files on my computer
To access your computer files using your BlackBerry device, BlackBerry Link must be open on a computer that's
connected to the Internet.
If you don't see your computer as a source in the File Manager app, try the following:
1. Minimize the File Manager app and verify that you don't see the The Work Space icon icon on the app. If you see this
icon, use the File Manager app in your personal space.
2. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
3. Verify that your device is connected to a wireless network.
4. Tap Image Settings.
5. Do the following:
In the BlackBerry ID section, verify that you are signed in using the same BlackBerry ID as on your computer.
If your device is connected to a mobile network instead of a Wi-Fi network, in the Device Connections section, turn
on the Use Mobile Network switch.
In the Device Connections section, verify that the
Allow Connections switch is turned on.
If you still can't see your computer files, on your computer, try any of the following:
Verify that your computer is turned on and not in sleep mode.
Verify that your computer has an active Internet connection.
Confirm that you are signed in to your BlackBerry ID in BlackBerry Link.
Verify that the files that you want to access are in the location that is specified in BlackBerry Link.
Some work or public networks might prevent you from accessing your files on your device. Try connecting to a different
network and try again.
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