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RG28XX — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

POWER(boot from TF1)·re-image TF1

Steps

  1. 1Decide whether you want to clear only saves or fully reset the OS.
  2. 2To clear saves: on a computer, open the ROM card and delete files under /save/Roms, /saves_RA/Roms and /states_RA/Roms (back them up first).
  3. 3To fully reset: re-flash the official RG28XX .img to the TF1 (OS) card with balenaEtcher.
  4. 4Put the cards back and power on; the stock OS runs first-time setup again.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: anbernic.com

There is no single factory-reset button on the RG28XX; you reset by restoring software. To wipe just your progress, delete the save and save-state files on the ROM card (stock OS stores them under /save, /saves_RA and /states_RA). To return the whole system to default, re-image the TF1 (OS) card with the official Anbernic .img exactly as in a firmware update, which replaces the operating system with a clean copy. Always back up your ROM card before deleting anything. This is a DRAFT for human review.

FAQ

How do I do a full factory reset?
Re-flash the official RG28XX OS image to the TF1 card with balenaEtcher. This restores the operating system to its default state; your ROMs on TF2 remain unless you reformat that card.
Will resetting delete my games?
Re-imaging TF1 only replaces the OS. Games on the separate TF2 card stay unless you delete them yourself or reformat TF2.

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