Since we just upgraded my wife to the iPhone, I needed to erase the data on her old Motorola V3RAZR. A quick Google search yielded poor results so I ended up at a very prominent cell phone recycling website. In order to receive the instructions for wiping the cell phone, I was required to give my email/contact information, etc. This just plain irritated me. Now that I have the instructions on how to do the wipe, I’m posting them online so that you’ll not need to give up your information like I did.

This Data Eraser guide gives you all the information you need to remove your personal information from your phone.  Remember to always discontinue service on your phone prior to reselling, donating, or recycling it – contact your service provider for more information.

Data Erasing Guide for Motorola V3RAZR

Master Reset:

1) Press MENU
2) Scroll down to Settings, press Select
3) Scroll down to Initial Setup, press Select
4) Scroll up to Master Reset press Select
5) Enter the 6 digit security code, (Default 000000)
6) Press OK, Yes
Phone will reset itself

Master Clear:

1) Press MENU
2) Scroll down to Settings, press Select
3) Scroll down to Initial Setup, press Select
4) Scroll up to Master Clear, press Select
5) Enter the 6 digit security code, (Default 000000)
6) Press OK, Yes
Phone will reset itself

Phone Book Memory:
Information Held In SIM Card or Phone
Phone Book Entries Held on Phone Cleared by Master Clear

Call Lists:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Voice Mail:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Voice Memo:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Text Messages:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Calendar / Organizer:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Camera / Video:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Downloaded Media:
Information Cleared and Set to Default by Master Clear

Banner/Wake Up Message:
Information Cleared by Master Clear

Phone Number:
This process does not remove the associated phone number from the phone.

Always remember to check your phone to confirm that you have successfully cleared all your information. There is no guarantee that the process above will completely clear your phone based on the availability of multiple software versions.