The process of formatting a Nokia 3120 classic is very straightforward, and can be carried out by complete beginners and those who have never used a mobile phone before. First of all, turn off the mobile phone - but make sure there is a reasonable amount of charge left on it (around half, at least, to be on the safe side). Next, hold down these three keys at the same time- the green 'dial' key, the number three on the keypad and the star key (which looks like this - '*'). Keeping these three keys firmly pressed down, press the power button at the top of the phone. This should successfully format your Nokia 3120 classic. Usually, the formatting process won't take longer than a few minutes - if it does seem to be taking longer, plug your phone into a power source so the battery doesn't go flat. When your phone turns on, you should check the format process has worked - if not, you may need to speak to a phone technician as your Nokia 3120 classic may not be functioning correctly.
If you are having problems with your phone, it may be advisable to format it; slow phone performance is often caused because the phone is storing large amounts of data. This data may not even be known - often it is in the form of 'cookies' which come from web browsing. Formatting your mobile phone will erase all data from it, such as text messages, songs and pictures. Many people choose to format their phone before selling it on or giving it to someone else, so the new owner of the phone doesn't have access to their personal data. It is also a quick way in which to delete many objects at once, rather than trawling through the phone deleting them one by one.
If you are having problems with your phone, it may be advisable to format it; slow phone performance is often caused because the phone is storing large amounts of data. This data may not even be known - often it is in the form of 'cookies' which come from web browsing. Formatting your mobile phone will erase all data from it, such as text messages, songs and pictures. Many people choose to format their phone before selling it on or giving it to someone else, so the new owner of the phone doesn't have access to their personal data. It is also a quick way in which to delete many objects at once, rather than trawling through the phone deleting them one by one.
