Thread: How do I get my Blackberry phone turned on?

My blackberry was in my back pocket when I received a message alert. The red indicator was on, as is usual when I receive a text message, but the screen was black. I haven't been able to turn on my blackberry 8100 pearl since. I've changed batteries but only the red indicator light keeps flashing, so I believe the battery is not the problem.

Could it be that the keys were pressed while in my pocket and locked itself? Then how do I unlock it? Please note that I did not sit down while the phone was in my back pocket, I was standing all the while.

doesn't sound like its locked but try pressing star then send. it could be on standby, press and hold the mute key.

doesn't sound like its locked but try pressing star then send. it could be on standby, press and hold the mute key.