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RG35XX Plus — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

SettingsSystemReset·(or re-flash TF1)(or re-flash TF1)

Steps

  1. 1In the stock Anbernic OS, open Settings and look for a reset / restore option.
  2. 2To fully reset, instead re-flash the official .img to the TF1 (OS) card with balenaEtcher.
  3. 3Back up the TF2 (ROM) card to a computer before any full reset.
  4. 4Reinsert TF1 and TF2 and press POWER to boot into first-time setup.
  5. 5If the screen stays black, also press the small reset pinhole, then power on.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: anbernic.com

On the RG35XX Plus a soft reset of settings can be done inside the stock Anbernic OS, but the reliable way to return the device to factory state is to write the official firmware .img back onto the TF1 (OS) microSD with balenaEtcher, which replaces the whole system partition. Your ROMs and saves live on the separate TF2 card, so back that card up first; re-imaging TF1 does not erase it. The device also has a small recessed reset button you can press with a pin if it hangs. This is a DRAFT for human review.

FAQ

Does resetting delete my games?
Re-imaging the TF1 (OS) card does not touch the TF2 (ROM) card, so your games and saves remain. Always back up TF2 first to be safe.
Where is the reset button?
There is a small pinhole reset on the device; press it with a pin if the system freezes, then power on again.

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