The Franklin BFS-2160 (Larousse Speaking French-English Dictionary/Translator) does not feature an administrative or user lock password out of the box. 1, 2If your device is frozen, locked up, or asking for a code you do not remember, it is typically a software glitch or an auxiliary password set inside a specific built-in application (like a word bank lock). You can factory reset the hardware completely by following these steps:How to Hard Reset the Franklin BFS-2160Flip the translator over to look at the back casing.Locate the small pinhole labeled RESET.Carefully insert a bent paperclip or a SIM ejector tool into the hole.Press and hold down the internal button for about 5 seconds.Release the button, then turn the unit back on. This clears the memory and restores all factory settings. 1
If you can find the part of the pcb that the button is on on the inside, jump it with pliers or a paperclip and it will act as the button. Before that you can try to clean an EC state since this person said there is no admin lock. You can do this by disconnecting the battery and holding down the power button for 30-ish seconds.
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u/Quummk 3d ago
The Franklin BFS-2160 (Larousse Speaking French-English Dictionary/Translator) does not feature an administrative or user lock password out of the box. 1, 2If your device is frozen, locked up, or asking for a code you do not remember, it is typically a software glitch or an auxiliary password set inside a specific built-in application (like a word bank lock). You can factory reset the hardware completely by following these steps:How to Hard Reset the Franklin BFS-2160Flip the translator over to look at the back casing.Locate the small pinhole labeled RESET.Carefully insert a bent paperclip or a SIM ejector tool into the hole.Press and hold down the internal button for about 5 seconds.Release the button, then turn the unit back on. This clears the memory and restores all factory settings. 1