How to factory reset the BlackBerry KEYone

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If you're looking for a fresh start on your BlackBerry KEYone, doing a factory reset is easy. This will clear all of the information on the device's internal storage, including your Google account, downloaded apps, music, photos, and other data.

By default, the installed SD memory card will be left alone, though you can wipe that in the process too, if need be. It's important to make sure all of your data is safe before starting. Read up on our guide on how to back up the BlackBerry KEYone before getting started with the wipe.

How to factory reset the BlackBerry KEYone

Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon to go into Settings.
Scroll down and tap Backup & reset under the Personal subheading.
Tap Factory data reset.
A warning screen will itemize everything that will be wiped. Scroll down to confirm, and tap Erase SD card if required. Generally this is where your music and photos go, so it may be worth leaving this unchecked.
Tap the Reset Phone button when ready. You'll be prompted to enter your PIN number.

The system will then initiate the factory reset and proceed to reboot. Once finished, you'll be taken to the initial set-up screen for registering accounts.

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DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT, DISTINCTLY BLACKBERRY

BlackBerry KEYone pairs the best of BlackBerry's software and security with TCL Communication's commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable smartphones to customers around the world.

Beyond the iconic BlackBerry design that's been curated for the modern user, the BlackBerry KEYone comes with a number of additional features that truly reinvents communications for the professional consumer.

Built to last – An iconic BlackBerry smartphone made reliable for the demanding user, the BlackBerry KEYone combines a sleek aluminum frame and soft grip textured back built to offer the best in durability.
Runs Android™ 7.1 Nougat – Giving users access to the entire Google Play store and apps - and will receive Google™ security patch updates.
The keyboard reimagined – Forget what you knew about keyboards, the BlackBerry Smart Keyboard goes beyond typing. It can be easily programmed to launch up to 52 customizable shortcuts, providing even greater ease of use. And use it to scroll through web pages, the picture gallery or to take a picture.
Loaded with BlackBerry® Hub® – Bringing all your messages into one consolidated place; including emails, texts and messages from any social media account.
Unrivaled security features – The BlackBerry KEYone is designed to offer the most secure Android smartphone experience possible.
Long battery life – Featuring the largest battery ever found in a BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry KEYone offers roughly 26 hours of mixed use, thanks to its 3505mAh battery.
Impressive photo quality – The BlackBerry KEYone includes a 12MP rear camera with an industry leading camera sensor that captures sharp, crisp photos in any light. And for when you have to take a video conference on the go, it includes an 8MP front camera with fixed focus and 84-degree wide angle lens.

Specs

Width	Height	Thickness
	5.87 in 149.1 mm
2.85 in 72.4 mm		0.37 in 9.4 mm
6.35 oz 180 grams

Display:
- 4.5-inch IPS LCD display
- 1620x1080 resolution
- 434ppi
Chips:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
- 8x 2.0Ghz Cortex A53 cores
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- microSD card slot
Cameras:
- 12MP ƒ/20 PDAF rear camera
- Dual-tone LED flash
- 8MP ƒ/2.2 front camera
Battery:
- 3505 mAh battery
- Non-removable
- USB-C, Quick Charge 3.0 + boost charging
Software:
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- DTEK security suite
- FIPS 140-2 full disk encryption