Performing a Factory Reset can be useful in a number of situations and for different reasons. You might want to sell the tablet and make sure all your personal data is removed from the device beforehand. It can also be useful if your device has become too clogged up with apps, files and different accounts which may be compromising the performance.
Follow out step by step guide to resetting your Blackberry Playbook
Note: Before resetting the PlayBook, make sure sure backup any data you wish to keep. Apps can be downloaded again after the reset.
Step One
Navigate to the Setting s menu. Do this by swiping downwards from the bezel above the screen or tapping the cog icon in the top right hand corner of the home screen.
Step Two
Scroll down the Setting menu and click on Security.
Step Three
Within the Security pane on the right, click on the Security Wipe option.
Step Four
Type the word ‘blackberry’ into the text box and click Wipe Data. The PlayBook will carry out the full Factory reset and reboot the tablet ready for use again.
