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RG ARC-D — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

SettingsSystemReset optionsErase all data·or·POWER+VOL DOWN with SD card removed(Android recovery)

Steps

  1. 1Back up saves and copy anything important off internal storage and the microSD.
  2. 2For a normal reset open Settings → System → Reset options → Erase all data (factory reset).
  3. 3Confirm; the RG ARC-D wipes and reboots into Android first-time setup.
  4. 4If it will not boot, power off, eject the microSD, then hold POWER + VOL DOWN to reach Android recovery.
  5. 5In recovery pick Wipe data/factory reset with the controls and confirm.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: anbernic.com

Because the RG ARC-D runs Android on the RK3566, the everyday reset is the standard factory reset in Settings → System → Reset options, which erases internal storage and returns it to first-time setup. If the system is unbootable, power off, take the microSD out, and hold POWER + VOL DOWN to enter Android recovery, then choose Wipe data/factory reset. A reset does not erase a removable microSD, but back it up anyway. This is a DRAFT for human review.

FAQ

How do I enter Android recovery on the RG ARC-D?
Power off, remove the microSD card, then hold POWER + VOL DOWN until the Android recovery screen appears, then choose Wipe data/factory reset.
Does a reset erase my microSD card?
No. A factory reset wipes internal storage only. Files on a removable microSD stay, but back them up before resetting just in case.

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