Factory Reset:
There are two ways to factory reset Kobo. But before we
start, I need to emphasize again that make sure your Kobo is really needed to
backup books and documents on Kobo device
Method 1: If you can use Kobo right now - Go to Kobo Settings
Find the factory reset option from the setting menu.
Kobo Touch or Glo: Tap Settings > Device Information.
Kobo: Select Menu > Settings > Advanced.
Select either Factory Reset or RESET DEVICE NOW.
Select either Reset Device Now or CONTINUE.
After your device resets, register it by following the on-screen prompts.
Other eReaders has the simliar steps, just go to Kobo settings and find
"Reset device"
option to click. It's not complicated.
Method 2: If you can't use Kobo at the moment- such as locked up,
screen frozen
.
For Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, or Kobo Glo
1.Ensure that the device is powered off.
2.Press and hold the Light button.
3.Slide the power switch to the right, hold for one second, then let go of the
switch.
4.Continue to hold the Light button until the small light to the left of the power
switch flashes.
5.Let go of the Light button.
For Kobo Glo HD or Kobo Aura H2O, you can try this method.
1.Turn it off first, press and hold the power button for 5 to 6 seconds;
2.Press and hold the power button;
3.With two fingers, simultaneously and repeatedly tap the bottom corners of
the touch screen;
4.Continue to tap the corners repeatedly until the device begins to reset;
5.Complete the device setup after the reset completes.