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8BitDo Micro — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

Hold START(about 8 sec)

Steps

  1. 1With the Micro powered on, hold START for about 8 sec to force it off.
  2. 2Release, then press any button to power it back on.
  3. 3If it still misbehaves, remove [8BitDo Micro gamepad] from your device's Bluetooth list.
  4. 4Power on, hold PAIR for 1 sec, and pair again.

LED states

  • Off—Powered down after the force-off
  • Fast blink—Pairing again after the reset
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The Micro has no separate factory-reset button; a forced power-off plus re-pairing clears most connection problems. Hold START for about 8 seconds to force it off, turn it back on, and if needed delete it from your device's Bluetooth list and pair again. To restore custom keyboard mappings, use the 8BitDo Ultimate Software mobile app.

FAQ

Does this erase my keyboard mapping?
A power-off does not. Custom keyboard-mode mappings are stored via the 8BitDo Ultimate Software mobile app, so re-sync or reset them there if you want defaults back.
It froze and won't turn off.
Hold START for about 8 sec to force a shutdown. If it still won't respond, plug in a USB-C cable to charge briefly, then try the force-off again.

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