How to Reinstall the OS on a BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

Reinstalling the OS of a BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

2. Connect the device to your computer using the USB cord.

3. Once the device is connected, select 'Back up and Restore.'

4. Select 'Back up' to perform a full backup.

5. Save the backup file in your documents folder on your computer.

6. Leave the device plugged in, then click 'Application Loader.'

7. Select 'Next.' Note: Once the Blackberry Desktop Manager configures the device, the OS will already be pre-selected. Scroll through the application list and de-select any unwanted applications.

8. Click the 'Advanced' button on the next screen.

9. Click 'Next' once you are able to verify that the boxes labeled 'Delete all application data' and 'Delete all currently installed applications' are checked.

10. Once installation of OS is complete, re-open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

11. Click 'Back up and Restore.'

12. Click on 'Restore' to find the backed up file previously saved.

13. Click 'Restore' to complete.

14. Click the 'Manage Connections' icon.

15. Click 'Mobile Network' to enable the voice and data features of the device.