Regularly resetting your BlackBerry device is a necessary evil–at least if you install as many new applications and tweak settings as frequently as I do. If you employ a BlackBerry with a full QWERTY keyboard, the task isn’t too much of a headache; you simply punch in the BlackBerry soft reset keyboard shortcut (more on that coming up) wait a few minutes for your device to start up, and you’re golden. But BlackBerry owners without full QWERTY keyboards, or with virtual, touch-screen keyboards were in a different boat altogether. QuickPull for BlackBerry Reset Menu Screen In the past, BlackBerry Storm and Pearl owners had to physically remove their device batteries each and every time they wanted to perform a reset. That meant removing whatever cases/skins/holsters etc. from their BlackBerrys before a reset could be performed. Not anymore. Now, thanks to the free QuickPull app from Steelthorn.com, Pearl and Storm owners, along with all other BlackBerry users running RIM OS 4.2 or higher, can perform device resets with the push of a button. QuickPull claims to “simulate a battery pull.” Removing the battery from a BlackBerry device is called a “hard reset.” As such, it would seem that QuickPull simulates a hard reset; however, it appears to actually initiate a “soft reset.” The difference between hard and soft resets? Think of the soft reset for software related problems (think: soft reset) and the hard reset for hardware issues. (For more on hard and soft–even “double-soft” resets–read “BlackBerry Tip: Hard v. Soft Resets, and When to Perform Each.”) QuickPull for BlackBerry Scheduler Menu ScreenThe application lets you reset your device at any time by clicking the QuickPull icon. It also offers a scheduling option, so you could, say, set your BlackBerry to reset on its own at midnight every night. I tested the app on a BlackBerry Bold 9000 and a Pearl 8130, and it worked flawlessly on both devices. Considering there’s a simple three-key shortcut to reset full QWERTY BlackBerrys–just hit ALT, Right Shift and Delete simultaneously–QuickPull may not be particularly valuable to all BlackBerry users. Still, the reset-scheduling-feature could make it worth the download. And the price sure is right. Download QuickPull v2.0 beta over-the-air (OTA) via your BlackBerry browser. AS CrackBerry and BlackBerryNewsFREE CIO BlackBerry NewsletterGet better use out of your BlackBerry and keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Sign-up ť Related content feature The CIO’s new role: Orchestrator-in-chief CIOs have unique insight into everything that happens in a company. Some are using that insight to take on a more strategic role. By Minda Zetlin Dec 04, 2023 12 mins CIO CIO CIO opinion Fortifying the bridge between tech and business in the C-suite To be considered a tech-forward company today, there has to be a focus on tech fluency across the C-suite, which creates a unique opportunity for CIOs to uplevel their roles and expand their footprint across the enterprise. By Diana Bersohn and Rachel Barton Dec 04, 2023 7 mins CIO CIO CIO brandpost Sponsored by G42 Understanding the impact of AI on society, environment and economy By Jane Chan Dec 03, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence opinion Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs In this article, we take a look at how CIOs can tackle website spoofing attacks and the best ways to prevent them. By Yash Mehta Dec 01, 2023 5 mins CIO Cyberattacks Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe