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How do I reset DS?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How do you reset all data on Nintendo DS?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings (wrench) icon. Select the right arrow three times to go to page 4, then select Format System Memory. Select Format every time when asked to erase all data.
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How do you fix a DS that won't turn on?

What to do
  1. Ensure that you are properly recharging the battery.
  2. Check the AC Adapter for damage (such as bent prongs or split wires). If you see damage to the AC Adapter, it will need to be replaced.
  3. Try plugging the AC Adapter into another wall outlet. ...
  4. If possible, try another AC Adapter on your Nintendo DS.
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How do you reset a frozen DS?

What to do. Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system powers off (about 10 seconds), then power the system back on.
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Why is my Nintendo DS light not turning on?

When plugging the AC adapter into the console, ensure that the orange light on the top right of the device is lit. If this light does not come on, your AC adapter might be defective and you will need to replace it. If the light does come on then the battery may need to be replaced.
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Can you reset Nintendo DS without PIN?

If you forget your PIN, it's possible to reset it by following these steps: Open the System Settings software from the Nintendo DSi (XL) Menu. Select Parental Controls and tap "I Forgot" on the PIN entry screen. You will be prompted to enter the answer to your secret question.
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How do I factory reset my 2 DS?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, tap the right arrow three times until you reach page four, then tap Format System Memory. ...
  4. Tap OK when asked if you are ready to connect to the Internet.
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What does soft reset do?

To perform a soft reset, you power off your phone and turn it back on. Restarting your phone closes all the processes and apps running on your phone and loads all the system files from scratch. A soft reset does not come with the risk of losing your data.
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What is the code to reset data?

*2767*3855# (Wipe Your Device and Reinstall Firmware)

Think of it as a factory reset—type this code on your dialer and run it, and it'll effectively delete all data from your phone, and wipe it clean.
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How do I reset all game data?

Delete your Play Games profile and all Play Games data
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Play Games app .
  2. At the top, tap More. Settings.
  3. Tap Delete Play Games account & data Permanently delete. Permanently delete.
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Will soft reset delete all data?

A soft reset is a restart of a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or personal computer (PC). The action closes applications and clears any data in random access memory (RAM). Unsaved data in current use may be lost, but data stored on the hard drive, applications and settings are not affected.
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Does hard reset delete everything?

To remove all data from your phone, you can reset your phone to factory settings. Factory resets are also called “formatting” or “hard resets.”
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How do you reset a Nintendo DS game on a 3DS?

Complete These Steps: While in a game, press and hold for one second the buttons START + SELECT + L + R. The screen will return to the beginning of the game without saving.
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How do you factory reset Nintendo?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to System, and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, and select Formatting Options. ...
  4. Select Initialize Console to delete all data in the system memory.
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What is Nintendo master key?

If you provide your Inquiry number and console serial number over the phone, you will be issued with a "master key" (an 8-digit number) that can be used to reset your PIN. By entering the master key supplied, you'll be able to set a new PIN.
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Is there a reset button on a DS?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How do I fix my DS black screen?

1. Make sure the Nintendo DSi battery pack is charged - the power indicator LED will light green. If the power indicator LED does not light green, plug the system directly into a wall outlet using the AC adapter (included) to charge the battery.
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How long to charge DS before it turns on?

The battery requires four hours of charging. You will know when it is fully charged when the amber charging light shuts off. It is okay to continue to play the Nintendo DS while it is charging, though the unit will take longer to charge.
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What does a force restart do?

It's akin to cutting the power on a desktop computer—no matter what's going on, the device has to shut down. As such, a force restart shouldn't be your go-to way to reboot your phone. It bypasses the usual, careful shutdown protocols the device goes through when you normally tell it to turn off.
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What causes a hard reset?

Hard Reset: When a device does not function properly, it means the setting in the device needs to be changed, so only that part of the device is reset, or rebooted in the hard reset. It clears all the memory associated with the hardware and updates the hardware with the latest updated version.
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What is hard or forced reset?

A hard reset, also known as a factory reset or master reset, is the restoration of a device to the state it was in when it left the factory. All settings, applications and data added by the user are removed.
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Is soft resetting safe?

Soft Reset (SR)

This will not erase or negatively harm your data unless you do so while in the middle of saving your game. It will just revert your progress to the point that you last saved.
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