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GKD Pixel 2 — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

START+R1·(factory) re-image card

Steps

  1. 1For a soft restart, press START then R1 to reboot the system.
  2. 2If only your settings are broken, copy a fresh .config folder from the stock image onto the card and reboot.
  3. 3For a full factory reset, back up your ROMs, then re-flash the stock OS image to the microSD/TF with balenaEtcher.
  4. 4Expand the ROMS partition again if needed and copy your ROMs and BIOS back.
  5. 5Power on and verify the device boots to the stock GMenu2X interface.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: game-kiddy.com

The Pixel 2 has no on-device factory-reset menu; because everything lives on the microSD/TF, a true reset means restoring the stock image or its configuration files. Keep a clean copy of the stock image so you can always return to a known-good state. A quick START + R1 reboot fixes most temporary glitches.

FAQ

Is there a reset button or menu?
No. There is no hardware reset; you restore the stock image or replace the .config folder on the card.
How do I just reboot it?
Press START then R1 to restart, or hold POWER to turn it off and on.

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