How to Factory Reset a Nook
Backup any files on your Nook., Press the Home button., On the Home menu, tap Settings., Unregister your Nook., Complete the factory reset., Wait for device to reboot.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Backup any files on your Nook.
Resetting your Nook deletes all Barnes and Noble content from your Nook as well as any personal files from the device's internal memory.
Back up anything you want to have access to to your personal computer., The home button is the inverted "u" in the middle of the Nook., It should be located at the bottom of the page., Tap Device and then Unregister your nook.
Click the Confirm button to unregister your Nook.This is a separate step that you take prior to the factory reset.
Note that a hard reset to factory defaults does not delete whatever content is on a supplemental microSD card.
Delete content using a USB plug-in or remove the card.If the unregistration does not work, check that you have network connectivity.
Try again later or troubleshoot any network issues. , Select Reset to factory settings.
Tap Confirm twice.
All of your data should be officially wiped from the device., Await any instructions. -
Step 2: Press the Home button.
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Step 3: On the Home menu
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Step 4: tap Settings.
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Step 5: Unregister your Nook.
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Step 6: Complete the factory reset.
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Step 7: Wait for device to reboot.
Detailed Guide
Resetting your Nook deletes all Barnes and Noble content from your Nook as well as any personal files from the device's internal memory.
Back up anything you want to have access to to your personal computer., The home button is the inverted "u" in the middle of the Nook., It should be located at the bottom of the page., Tap Device and then Unregister your nook.
Click the Confirm button to unregister your Nook.This is a separate step that you take prior to the factory reset.
Note that a hard reset to factory defaults does not delete whatever content is on a supplemental microSD card.
Delete content using a USB plug-in or remove the card.If the unregistration does not work, check that you have network connectivity.
Try again later or troubleshoot any network issues. , Select Reset to factory settings.
Tap Confirm twice.
All of your data should be officially wiped from the device., Await any instructions.
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