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X55 — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

Main menuSystem Settings(or re-flash the OS card)

Steps

  1. 1Decide what to reset: emulator/RetroArch settings, the whole OS, or just a frozen session.
  2. 2For a frozen game, hold POWER ~8 seconds to force off, then power back on.
  3. 3For settings, open the main menu with START, go to System Settings, and use the available reset options.
  4. 4For a full clean reset, back up your saves, then re-flash the OS image to the TF1 card with balenaEtcher.
  5. 5ArkOS users can also delete or rename the relevant config files on the card to restore defaults.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: rocknix.org

The X55 has no single factory-reset button. Because it boots a Linux OS from microSD, the cleanest reset is to re-flash the TF1 OS card after backing up your saves and configs. For lighter resets, use the in-OS System Settings menu, or clear individual emulator configs; a stuck session can be cleared by holding POWER to force off.

FAQ

Will resetting delete my games?
Re-flashing only erases the OS (TF1) card. Games on the separate TF2 card are untouched, but back up saves stored on the OS card first.
How do I force off a frozen X55?
Hold the POWER button for about 8 seconds until it shuts down, then power on normally.

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