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RG40XX H — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

MENUsettings·re-image TF1

Steps

  1. 1For a soft reset, open the in-game menu with MENU and use the reset/restart option, or hold POWER to power off and back on.
  2. 2To clear saves only, back up anything you want, then delete the save files in the SAVE folder on the TF2 (GAME) card from a computer.
  3. 3To fully restore stock, download the official RG40XX H OS image and write it to the TF1 (OS) card with balenaEtcher.
  4. 4Reinsert TF1 (OS) and TF2 (ROMs) and power on to let the fresh stock OS finish its first-time setup.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.anbernic.com

The RG40XX H has no single factory-reset button; resetting is done at the card level. Clearing saves means deleting files in the SAVE folder on the TF2 (GAME) card, while a full restore means re-imaging the TF1 (OS) card with the official Anbernic OS image using balenaEtcher. Because the OS lives only on TF1, re-imaging that card returns the system to stock without affecting the separate ROM card. This is a DRAFT for human review.

FAQ

How do I restore the device to stock?
Write the official Anbernic OS image to the TF1 (OS) card with balenaEtcher. That replaces the operating system with a clean stock build; your TF2 ROM card is untouched.
How do I wipe only my save files?
Put the TF2 (GAME) card in a computer and delete the contents of the SAVE folder. Back up first, since deleted saves cannot be recovered.

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