Factory Reset your RAKwireless Meshtastic Starter Kit

To factory reset your RAKwireless Meshtastic Starter Kit, you'll need to reflash the Meshtastic firmware onto your device. Here's how you can do it:

1. Enter UF2 Bootloader Mode:

   • Connect your device to your computer via USB.
   • Quickly double-press the reset button on the device.
   • A new removable drive named "RAK4631" should appear on your computer.

2. Download the Latest Meshtastic Firmware:

   • Visit the Meshtastic firmware releases page to download the appropriate UF2 firmware file for your device.

3. Flash the Firmware:

   • Drag and drop the downloaded UF2 file onto the "RAK4631" drive.
   • The device will automatically reboot, completing the factory reset process.

If your device doesn't enter UF2 mode or isn't responsive, you might need to perform an nrf factory erase which requires Meshtastic CLI installed.

If your bootloader is corrupt, perform a chip erase using a tool like RAKDAP1. This process involves connecting the RAKDAP1 to your device and executing specific commands to erase and reflash the firmware. Detailed instructions can be found in the RAKwireless Forum.

For a visual walkthrough of the factory reset process, you can refer to the following video:

This video provides a step-by-step guide applicable to various operating systems.

Remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset, as this process will erase all existing configurations and data on your device.