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8BitDo M30 — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

hold PAIR ~5 sec (LEDs off) = factory reset

Steps

  1. 1With the controller on, hold PAIR for about 5 seconds until all LEDs turn off.
  2. 2This restores factory settings and clears all saved pairings.
  3. 3Power on again with the correct combo and re-pair.
  4. 4Tip: Up + SELECT re-centers the D-pad if directions feel wrong.

LED states

  • All LEDs off—Factory reset complete
  • Rotating—Ready to pair again
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

To factory reset the M30, hold PAIR for roughly five seconds until the LEDs go off; this wipes all saved Bluetooth pairings. Then power on with the right combo for your platform and pair again from scratch. To force power off, hold START for 8 seconds. If the D-pad direction seems off, Up + SELECT resets the D-pad mapping.

FAQ

Reset didn't fix my connection.
After the reset, also forget the M30 in your device's Bluetooth settings, then pair again.
How do I force it off?
Hold START for 8 seconds to force power off.

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