Reset or alt cap del for OS 7

**pvdiamon** · 09-14-2011, 07:58 AM

Is there a "soft reset" on the 9850 Torch such as ALT + CAP + DEL?

**mcaples** · 09-15-2011, 04:06 PM

If you are in an app that freezes (they ALL do even IF OS7 does it LESS) an APP to reset is NOT helpfull...ALT>CAP>DEL always works AND it uses NO memory

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**CharlesH** · 09-20-2011, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by mcaples

If you are in an app that freezes (they ALL do even IF OS7 does it LESS) an APP to reset is NOT helpfull...ALT>CAP>DEL always works AND it uses NO memory

This is not applicable to devices like the Storm or Torch 9850 that do not have a keyboard, right?

**jem9777** · 09-20-2011, 08:54 PM

There is no keyboard shortcut to re-boot a 9850. You must use a third-party app or pull the battery. Same as it was on the Storm.

**mooda** · 09-20-2011, 09:09 PM

i currently use meterberry to reset my 9860, there is a free ap in appworld called restart me that works but you have to mess with the permissions to get it working dereset and quicklauch also work

**lcfut** · 09-21-2011, 08:12 AM

Actually there is a "soft reset" for the 9550 and the 9850 device

open the call screen and dial ##000000
scroll down until you see the sectional labeled "A-Key"
the SIP User ID will be xxxxxxxxxx@vzw3g.com (where the x's are your cell number)
the SIP password field is blank

enter 'vzw' without the quotes and lowercase to the SIP password field
hit the menu button and click Save

the device will restart

**pvdiamon** · 09-25-2011, 01:11 PM

That's a great one, but seems unique to Verizon. Any idea how it would be done on another carrier (eg. US Cellular)?

**lcfut** · 09-25-2011, 05:40 PM

not really sure. the 9550 was unique to Verizon and it worked when i still had that device ot just worked for the 9850
perhaps check with the provider and see if they know it

once the device restarts the SIP password field is blanked out again

**jem9777** · 09-25-2011, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by lcfut

Actually there is a "soft reset" for the 9550 and the 9850 device

open the call screen and dial ##000000
scroll down until you see the sectional labeled "A-Key"
the SIP User ID will be xxxxxxxxxx@vzw3g.com (where the x's are your cell number)
the SIP password field is blank

enter 'vzw' without the quotes and lowercase to the SIP password field
hit the menu button and click Save

the device will restart

Definitely haven't heard or seen that one before...but good grief, it'd be faster to just pull the battery.

**donbasilio** · 09-26-2011, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by mcaples

If you are in an app that freezes (they ALL do even IF OS7 does it LESS) an APP to reset is NOT helpfull...ALT>CAP>DEL always works AND it uses NO memory

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I just tried this on my 9810 and nothing happened.

**donbasilio** · 09-26-2011, 05:09 AM

Never mind. Clumsy old fingers missed a key.

**Phill_UK** · 09-26-2011, 05:25 AM

Just to eliminate any confusion for those who haven't tried before...

It's Alt + Right Shift + Del for a soft reset.

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**lcfut** · 09-26-2011, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by Phill_UK

Just to eliminate any confusion for those who haven't tried before...

It's Alt + Right Shift + Del for a soft reset.

this is for those devices that dont have a physical keyboard.
the above shortcut you mentioned doesnt work on touch-screen devices like the 9550 or the 9850

**dictoresno** · 09-27-2011, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by lcfut

this is for those devices that dont have a physical keyboard.
the above shortcut you mentioned doesnt work on touch-screen devices like the 9550 or the 9850

3rd party apps are the way to go. i use restart me or meterberry to do this since my otterbox is a PIA to remove if needed to battery pull.

**MissoulaMarinerFan** · 02-25-2012, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by jem9777

Definitely haven't heard or seen that one before...but good grief, it'd be faster to just pull the battery.

Holy crap, it worked! Glad I used the ole search button here on CrackBerry. This method may be a bit slower, but not by much, plus, if/when I get a case, this will be way more convenient then taking off the case, and doing a battery pull.