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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

SettingsHandheld SettingsAdvancedFactory settings

Steps

  1. 1Back up saves and your microSD before resetting.
  2. 2Open Settings, go to Handheld Settings, then Advanced.
  3. 3Tap Factory settings (factory reset) and confirm.
  4. 4Or use Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data.
  5. 5Let it reboot and run through the setup wizard.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: goretroid.com

The Pocket Flip 2 is an Android 13 clamshell, so a factory reset follows Android. Retroid exposes it under Settings > Handheld Settings > Advanced as Factory settings, and the same Advanced menu has Re-enter Setup Wizard to redo first-time setup. The standard Android path, Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data, works too. This wipes apps, accounts and internal storage but leaves a removable microSD intact. If the device is frozen, hold POWER about 10 seconds to force a restart. A recovery menu exists for advanced repair, but for everyday use the in-Settings reset is the safe option.

FAQ

Where is factory reset on the Flip 2?
Settings > Handheld Settings > Advanced > Factory settings. The standard Android route, Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data, also works. Back up first.
How do I redo the first-time setup?
Settings > Handheld Settings > Advanced has Re-enter Setup Wizard, which restarts the initial setup flow without erasing everything the way a full factory reset does.

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