Blackberry Q5: Hard Reset Using Button

If your device is frozen and you need a "hard" restart without data loss, you can force it using buttons:

Important Note on BlackBerry 10 Security: BlackBerry devices are notoriously secure. Even if you force a hardware reset using buttons, the BlackBerry 10 OS often requires you to sign in with the associated BlackBerry ID (email and password) after the reset is complete. This is an anti-theft measure known as "BlackBerry Protect." blackberry q5 hard reset using button

If you are locked out of the device, you can trigger a hard reset by intentionally entering the wrong password. incorrect password ten consecutive times. If your device is frozen and you need